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What Not to Wear
Potpourri
100
The time at which you should write a thank you note to someone
What is immediately upon receiving a gift, visit, condolence, etc., if possible, but certainly within two weeks?
100
Only after everyone else has had a first serving
When is it proper to take a second serving? (This includes drinks!)
100
The proper way to introduce yourself
What is give you first and last name, then offer your hand to shake?
100
A big reason why one should dress appropriately
What is . . . - dressing appropriately shows respect for others? - inappropriate dress can be distracting to others? - one should not want to get negative attention for his or her dress?
100
Do this if you arrive somewhere late.
What is be apologetic and as unobtrusive as possible? Don't make excuses or give a long explanation. Just apologize briefly and blend in as unobtrusively as possible.
200
One time at which you MUST send a written thank you note -- Hint: After you receive a gift at your birthday party is not a correct response.
What is . . . - after you have an overnight visit at someone's home? - after you attend a party at someone's home that is not honoring a person or their home? - after you receive a formal invitation? - after you receive a condolence letter or gift in sickness? - after you receive a hostess gift?
200
Do this immediately upon sitting at a table in a restaurant or formal event.
What is put your napkin in your lap?
200
The proper way to address an adult to whom you are introduced
What is by Mr. or Mrs, plus his/her last name, unless an adult asks you to do otherwise?
200
A time that it is appropriate for a lady or gentleman to show any part of her or his undergarments in public
What is NEVER? This includes boxers and bra straps!
200
A good description of a ladylike/gentlemanly handshake
What is firm but neither floppy nor bonecrushing -- or something similar?
300
The proper ink color for handwritten thank you notes
What is black, followed by blue?
300
The proper time to begin eating when you are having dinner with others
What is after everyone has been served and your host/hostess has taken the first bite? (Unless your host/hostess invites you to begin or there is a pre-set salad)
300
Proper time to whisper to one individual in a group conversation
What is never . . . unless you are telling her that she has spinach in her teeth, etc.?
300
The person in your audience to whom you should appeal in choosing your attire
Who is the most conservative person in your audience?
300
The best general rule for using electronic devices around other people
What is never use your techno-device around other people unless you are sharing it or using it to benefit everyone around you?
400
The proper way to acknowledge the receipt of an unwanted gift
What is politely mention your gratitude for the thoughtfulness of the gift, then move on to another reason you appreciate the giver?
400
An acceptable time to ask your hostess to serve you something different than the meal she is already serving
What is NEVER?
400
The proper way for a young man or lady to introduce his or her parent to another adult
What is introduce the other adult to her parent(s) first, i.e. "Mom and Dad, this is my youth leader, Ms. Christina Rushing. Ms. Christina, these are my parents, Bryant and Jennifer Senio."
400
Word that starts with *gr* and is more important than what one is wearing
What is GROOMING?
400
Your goal as a guest
What is be grateful and gracious? And communicate to your host that you were honored to have been invited and that all his/her hosting efforts were successful.
500
The polite way to respond to a gift of money in a written thank you note
What is express your gratitude for the "generous" or "thoughtful gift, but do not mention the amount given? (Also tell what you will do with the monetary gift.)
500
The main purpose for using proper table etiquette
What is to help make the meal enjoyable for everyone?
500
The thing you should do if you can't remember someone's name and you must introduce him to someone else
What is admit your forgetting his name with humor and without making a big deal about it? Just introduce yourself again to the person whose name you forgot, ask him to remind you of his name, then introduce the others to each other. You can also make a very complimentary introduction, i.e. "Abby, I'd like you to meet my friend who played Linus in *You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.* He was hilarious! This is my friend Abby Jackson. She went to the show with me."
500
Appropriate time to show one's belly button in public
What is at the beach or pool?
500
The number of times you are able to make a first impression
What is only one?
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