Minding you Manners
Terms to know
It's my party.......
Table Etiquette
Potpourri
100

The difference between morals and manners.

What are: Morals are what guides you and manners are how you act.

100

This term is defined as politeness that people can be expected to show.

What is a basic courtesy?

100

When you receive a birthday gift, you should do this as soon as possible.

What is write a thank you note?

100

The three types of table linens.

What are:

Tablecloths- cover the entire table

Runners- long, narrow cloths that run down the center of the table.

Place mats- cover the area of a single place setting

100

The 3 ways you can practice good etiquette when sending a text message.

What are:

-NEVER TEXT IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS!

- Always proofread your work 

-Don't share other's personal information or your own personal information. 

- Keep your message brief and to the point.

200

These are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other both verbally and non-verbally.

What are social skills?

200

This term is defined as a way of behaving towards others.

What are manners?

200

True or False: It is always better to mail invites than to send an email or text message.

What is true?

200

During the meal, what are 2 of the 4 tips for good etiquette?

What are:

Place napkin on your lap

Sit up straight with both feet on the floor

Keep elbows off the table

Chew with your mouth closed

200

Three examples of non verbal communication.

What are:

gestures

-body language

-our personal appearance

300

Body language includes: 

A. Eye movement

B. Body posture

C. Touch and use of space

D. all the above

What is D?

300

This term is a type of nonverbal communication where physical behaviors are used to express information.

What is body language?

300

True or False: You should not send a thank you card for a gift you do not like.

What is false?

300

The three types of dinner services.

What are:

Buffet

Family service


Plate service


300

Three examples for good personal appearance.

What are:

-Stand tall

- Eliminate imperfections

-Practice good grooming skills: hair, nails, teeth, face

-Clothing are well fitted

-Dress for the occasion

400

This is a form of non-verbal communication in which body actions communicate a message.

What is a gesture?

400

A person who is said to have bad or poor manners is said to be?

What is ill mannered?

400

Three things to include in a thank you note.

What are:

make the note personal

 thanking the person for the gift

mention why you like it

400

As a dinner guest what are 4 of the 8 things you should do before the meal begins?

What are:

1. be on time

2. dress appropriately

3. wash your hands

4. never comb hair or apply makeup

5. wait for the host to tell you where to sit

6. remain standing until everyone sits down.

7. sit from left of chair

8. males assist females with chair

400

Three examples of basic courtesies.

What are:

Provide a warm welcome

-Use eye contact

-always say please and thank you

- hold the door open for other people

-Congratulate people

-Groom yourself appropriately


500

These are the rules governing socially acceptable behavior.

What is etiquette?

500

This term is defined as a person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do.

What are morals?

500

The 5 things you should include on and invitation for a party.

What are:

 the type of party (for example, a birthday or surprise party)

 - who the party is for

 - when and where the party is taking place

-  to whom and by when the invitee should RSVP.

- Also, include any other information the invitee might need to know – such as directions to the party.

500

Three things good table manners can do for you?

What are:

-Show respect and consideration for others

-Allow you to feel comfortable in social situations

-Can assist you in the working world as many meetings and interviews may take place during meals

500

Two things you should do when a formal meal is finished.

What are:

Wait for the host or hostess to end the meal

Ask to be excused

Do not use toothpicks at the table

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