COMMON COURTESY
Opening the door for someone entering or exiting a building as a sign of respect.
What is common courtesy?
Wearing items like Crocs, slides, or tennis shoes to a formal event.
What is improper attire?
Leaving the room to take a phone call.
What is proper phone etiquette?
An annual formal event where cadets participate in traditions, ceremonies, and social interaction.
What is a Military Ball?
Not talking with your mouth full or stuffing your face.
What are proper table manners?
Using formal and respectful language when addressing an officer or adult.
What is proper etiquette?
Wearing the appropriate JROTC uniform for males with all the required parts present and properly placed.
What is proper cadet uniform wear (for males)?
Silencing your phone and avoiding texting during a formal event or ceremony.
What is proper phone etiquette?
A universal custom used to honor someone during the event.
What is a toast?
Your plate should be directly in front of you in a formal setting.
What is proper place setting?
Introducing people so nobody feels left out in a social gathering.
What is proper introduction etiquette?
The level of dress expected for guests attending a Military Ball.
What is formal attire?
Standing when a senior- ranking officer or distinguished guest enters the room.
What is a sign of respect?
The position you must be in when giving a toast.
What is standing/ at attention?
Placing your napkin on your lap after being seated at the table/ before eating
What is proper napkin etiquette?
Avoiding slang like “yeah” or “nope” when speaking to instructors or adults.
What is respectful/proper communication?
Wearing your outfit with confidence, proper posture, and attention to detail.
Keeping your posture straight and avoiding slouching during formal events
What is a proper public appearance?
The formal meal portion of the event where cadets and guests are served dinner.
What is the banquet?
The formal request made to speak or address the group during the event.
What is requesting permission to address the mess (gathering)?
Taking care of your guest and ensuring they are comfortable at an event.
What is being responsible for your guest?
Dressing appropriately for the receiving line and formal parts of the event.
What is proper formal appearance?
Showing respect to adults, teachers, and senior-ranking individuals at all times.
What is respect for authority/ respect for elders?
The year the first recorded American Dining-In took place.
What is 1776?
Talking about casual topics like weather, music, or sports.
What are appropriate dinner conversation topics?