Party Manners
What does RSVP stand for?
What is "Répondez s'il vous plaît" or "Please respond."
What is the correct direction to pass food at the table?
What is passing to the right?
Ask these when there is a lull in conversation.
What are questions about the other person’s interests?
Don’t check this during a date.
What is a phone?
Do you have to tip your DoorDash/Uber driver? Similarly, do you have to tip if you're picking up your food?
Yes - 5-10% is considered acceptable.
Is it okay to wear white to a wedding?
Only if you're the bride!
You always pass this when passing the salt.
What is pepper?
It is rude to do this when it is someone else’s turn to share their thoughts.
What is interrupting?
How do you avoid kissing on a date with someone if the vibe isn't there?
Respectfully say "I had a lovely time, and I thank you for the pleasure of your company this evening" and reach your hand out to shake theirs. They will get the picture.
You should avoid wearing an overpowering amount of this in social settings.
What is perfume?
Is it okay to ask for food if you're at someone's house?
No - but they should offer you refreshments without having to be asked.
True or false - You always cut bread.
False! You tear it apart gently.
Long conversations in public while on this device are rude. Especially on speaker.
What is a phone?
Don’t apply this while with your date.
What is makeup?
Don’t take pictures of someone without this.
What is their permission?
You send these after hosting a party where you receive gifts.
What are thank-you notes?
This is an appropriate amount to tip at a restaurant.
What is 10% (for just-okay service), 20% (for good service), and 25% (for exceptional service)?
These topics are taboo in casual conversation.
What are weight, politics, religion, and salary?
You are not obligated to do this on a date.
What is kissing (or any other physical contact)?
It is not socially acceptable to pick at this in public.
What is anything (face, nose, pants, etc.)?
True or false - it is okay to buy your hostess a dress or item of clothing as a gift.
False! Don't buy clothing as gifts. Sizes can become a touchy subject.
You do this when the waiter brings your food but others at the table do not have their food yet.
What is waiting to eat?
What should you always maintain in a conversation?
What is eye contact?
True or false - you should always order the most expensive thing if your date is paying.
False - you should order food in the same price range as what they ordered.
This is the most essential role of etiquette.
What is making others feel comfortable and valued?