Manners

Table Manners

100

What direction should food be passed at the table?

To the right

200

True or False it is considered rude to take a sip of your drink while still chewing?

True

300

When eating meat, should you cut and eat one piece at a time, or should you cut all of your meat up first, and then eat the meat?

One Peice at a time

400

What is the correct way to butter bread or a roll?

When served bread or a roll on a bread/butter plate; break the bread with your fingers into pieces small enough for one or two bites; butter a pulled apart piece and then eat it. Do not butter the entire roll or piece of bread at one time.

500

When you have some food in your mouth that you don’t want to swallow, what should you do? A. Swallow it anyway B. Wash it down with water C. Move the food forward with your tongue onto the fork and place it back on the side of your plate D. Spit it out discreetly in to your napkin

C. Move the food forward with your tongue onto the fork and place it back on the side of your plate

Party Manners

100

True or False, it is not impolite to leave a party without expressing thanks to the host if he/she appears be busy with other guests.

False A thoughtful guest always thanks the host before leaving. Expressing appreciation at the right times is one of the most important parts of etiquette.

200

What does RSVP mean?

répondez s'il vous plaît--"Please Respond" in French.

300

What should you do with your cell phone at a dinner party?

Turn it off or put it on vibrate before you are seated. Never answer the phone at the table. If it is necessary...excuse yourself and answer it outside of the restaurant.

400

What is the appropriate time to arrive to a dinner party?

Right on time, or within 8 minutes of the appointed time

500

True or false. If the you offer to help the host and he/she declines it is polite to continue to offer to help?

False, no means no

Manners

100

What do you say when people give you somthing

 What is Thanks

200

How do you properly set a table

What is fork on left knife & spoon on right

300

What is a verbal table manner

What is thank you or please or escuse me 

400

The common term known to apologize for a passing of gas at the table whether it be from your mouth or your rear.

What is excuse me

500

What is one thing you shouldn’t wear at the table

What is a hat

Table Manners x2

100

What is the first thing you do when you are seated at the table. A. Put the napkin on your lap B. Put your napkin in your collar C. Take a sip of water D. Say hello to the person sitting next to you

A. Put the napkin on your lap

200

True or False. It is acceptable to use your napkin as a handkerchief

False

300

What do you do when the salad has big pieces of lettuce? Can you cut them with your knife?

Yes, Years ago, when knife blades were still made of silver, vinegar in dressings harmed the blades. However, today, most knife blades are stainless steel and therefore, may be used to cut lettuce into smaller bites.

400

You were just served your food and it is hot and ready to eat. Everyone has their food except for one person. What do you do? A. Dig in B. Wait for all to be served C. Commnet about how you can't wait to eat D. B & C

B. Wait for all to be served

500

If you have a piece of spinach stuck in between your teeth how should you get it out? A. With your fingers B. With your fork C. By excusing yourself to the restroom D. All of the above are acceptable

C. By excusing yourself to the restroom

General Etiquette

100

What should you do if piece of your silverware falls on the floor? A. Pick it up if you can reach it B. Ask for another one. C. If you can't reach it leave it. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

200

True or False. When greeting someone for the first time, a cupped handshake (in which my left hand covers the normal handshake) is a good way to show my sincerity and interest.

False You do not want to do the cupped handshake (a.k.a. the glove), which can be seen as condescending in some cultures, controlling in others. This handshake is usually reserved for ministers, close friends, politicians, and for conveying sympathy or condolences. Use your right hand and give a firm handshake -- just don’t squeeze too hard. The handshake should be brief, but long enough for both parties to say each other’s name in greeting. A firm handshake communicates confidence, interest, and respect. Americans, keep in mind that the general handshake in France is a bit lighter and briefer than in the US. It usually consists of one pump instead of two.

300

When at meetings at which people are wearing name tags, the best place to put your name tag is on A. Left shoulder B. Right shoulder C. Forehead D. Wrist

Officially, you should place your name tag on your right shoulder because during the handshake (using your right hand), the other person’s eyes naturally follow your right arm up to your head to make eye contact, allowing time to slip another look at your name on your name tag. However, in practice, most people wear theirs on the left side.

400

In a party of mixed-company (male & female) at a restraunt who orders their food first?

The women

500

What is the most important rule of etiquette? A. To make others feel comfortable B. To exhibit style and grace C. To maintain eye contact

A. To make others feel comfortable