Basic Table Manners
Proper Dress
Introductions
The Art of Conversation
Thank You Notes
100
Where should the highest person in the room sit?
Where should the lowest person in the room sit?
Middle (or where ever you can see the speaker without having to turn) The highest person gets the best seat at the table
The lowest person gets the worst seat at the table, so in this case the sides.
100
Which is not appropriate?
Holes in clothes
Wrinkles
Clothing that doesn’t fit
Trick question !! They all are
100
Which side of your chest should you put your name tag? Right or left?
Right
100
The key to the art of conversation is?
Talking
Listening
Pacing
Looking past the room to other people
THE ABILITY TO LISTEN
100
True or False-You should write your thank you notes immediately?
True !!!!!!
200
When do you start eating?
When everyone has their food
200
When engaging with adults in conversation what is the best way to convey something someone thanks you for?
No problem
You’re welcome
You’re welcome. (no problem conveys that they were a burden to you)
200
What is a proper hand shake? Which hand should you carry your purse in? (Bonus)
Right hand shake - Left Purse so your hand is free
200
Before you enter a conversation with someone at an event or interview, you should do which of the following?
Know who is attending and research them
If it’s a company, what do they do, who is their leadership
What volunteer organizations they belong to?
All the above
ALL THE ABOVE!!
200
True or False- You should hand write your note?
True - Handwritten is preferable but email is okay is no other choice.
300
Which way do you pass food?
Right
300
True or false when talking to adults in a group setting it’s perfect fine to say: “You guys”
FALSE!!!! Not respectful
300
What questions are appropriate to ask someone? (Bonus) What questions should you avoid?
Do you have family around here? Don't ask if people have kids
300
Q- What is the most important Question to ask someone?
Tell me about yourself
Are you a jacksonville native, do you have family in the area?
How do you spend your time?
What community organizations are you involved in?
What does your job entail?
All of the above
ALL THE ABOVE!!
300
True or False - It’s okay to write a note and scribble out a word even if it looks neat.
FALSEEEE!!!!!!!! UNPROFESSIONAL
400
True or false you should pass salt and pepper together and cream/sugar together if only one is requested?
True
400
Two things that should NEVER be on left the table where you are dining? (Bonus pts for both)
Cell phone and purse
400
True or False
At events if you are mingling with people you already know you are not doing your job networking?
TRUE !!!!!!! GET TO KNOW PEOPLE
400
Should you ask "do you have any advice for me?"?
NO!!!! makes it look like your conversation is a transaction and you're trying to get something out of them.
400
4 Common things to remember?
Think of others and how to put them at ease
Show respect
Listen
Be Grateful
500
When do you put your napkin on your lap?
Bonus- if you have to excuse yourself where do you put your napkin
Double- After you are done eating where do you put your napkin
When the Highest person at the table does.
Bonus- On your seat
Double bonus- To the left of your plate
500
Define For women:
Business Professional
Business Casual
Business Professional for Women
- Solid color, conservative suit with a coordinated blouse, moderate shoes, tan or light pantyhose, limited jewelry
- Neat, professional hairstyle, manicured nails, light makeup, little or no perfume
Business Professional for Men
- Solid color, conservative suit, long sleeve shirt, conservative tie, dark socks, professional shoes
- Neat hairstyle, trimmed nails, little or no cologne or aftershave
Business Casual Attire for Women
- Khaki, corduroy, twill or cotton pants or skirts, neatly pressed
- Sweaters, twinsets, cardigans, polo/knit shirts
- Solid colors work better than bright patterns
Business Casual Attire for Men
- Khaki, gabardine or cotton pants, neatly pressed
- Cotton long-sleeved button-down shirts, pressed, polo shirts or knit shirts with a collar
- Sweaters
- Leather shoes and belt
- Tie optional
500
What would be the proper way to introduce a recruit and her parents to President Cost?
Why?
"President Cost, I want to introduce TO YOU Sally Holbert and her parents, Liz and Steve. Sally is our top women's lacrosse recruit from Ohio."
The seed is planted in President Cost's mind where she is from and what sport she plays for conversation starter.
500
How long should a small talk conversation be? What is a polite way to end a conversation? Bonus points for multiple correct answers
3-5 minutes!
"It was great speaking with you. If I don't run into you later, I hope to see you at another event soon"
etc.
500
"Thank you so much for everything you did for this event" is a perfect way to start a Thank you card. True or False
FALSE!!!!!! you want it to be personal and warm and when you say "thank you for everything" you are really thanking them for nothing, be specific of what they did