May I present?
Just plain etiquette
At the Table
Wear what?
Etiquette you never knew...
100
What two forms of address should you use for an university professor?
Professor or Dr.
100
What side of your body should you wear a name badge?
The right shoulder.
100
True or False: It's improper etiquette to ask for a (take home) doggy bag unless you're dining very informally.
True
100
The end of the tie should come to the ______ of the waistband of your pants
Middle or bottom
100
What should you carry in your pocket every time you play golf?
A ball mark repair tool for repairing marks on the green and 2 ball markers
200
What is the default form of address for a woman?
Ms.
200
How many piercings and tattoos should be shown during an interview or at the workplace?
Only one piercing and no visible tattoos.
200
When passing someone an item on the table, you should pass how?
To the left
200
If the event is a "White Tie" event, do you wear gloves?
Yes. For a bonus 100 - list the two colors you can wear
200
At job fairs -- and other professional settings -- when I receive a business card from someone, I should take the time to really read the card before sticking it in my pocket or briefcase.
True. It is seen as quite rude when a person who receives a business card quickly puts the card away. You should show respect for the person who gave you the card by reviewing it for a few seconds, perhaps even using that time to remember the person's name. Then thank the person for the business card and put it away.
300
How do you address or introduce a married couple when the wife prefers Ms.?
Mr. John Kelly and Ms. Jane Kelly Mr. and Ms.John Kelly is incorrect
300
Who goes through the revolving door first? The host or the guest?
The Host: then he/she can direct the guest after they come out.
300
When you are finished eating, where should you place your napkin?
To the left of your plate
300
Shoes should be the _______ or __________ than the color of your suit or clothing.
Same or darker
300
You're at a dinner and champagne is served with the dessert. You simply can't drink champagne yet know the host will be offering a toast. What should you do?
Say nothing and allow the champagne to be poured. It's more polite not to call attention to the fact that you can't drink champagne.
400
In a business setting, when introducing two people to each other, who gets introduced first?
In business, introductions are based on power and hierarchy. Simply, persons of lesser authority are introduced to persons of greater authority."Mr./Ms. Greater Authority, I would like to introduce Mr./Ms. Lesser Authority." However, a client ALWAYS gets introduced first.
400
How many feet should you stand apart from talking to someone?
Three feet
400
If you stop eating briefly to talk or have a drink, where should you place your utensils?
Fork and knife crossed at the top of your plate
400
What is the correct suit jacket length?
Stand with your arms hanging naturally at your sides. The jacket should hit just under the curve of your derriere.
400
When getting married, how many weeks in advance should you mail the invitations?
Four to Five
500
As you are making introductions, what should you include?
Include a brief but meaningful piece of information about each of the people to explain their uniqueness or importance. "Sally is the PR consultant who helped me get all that coverage in the national press. Bob is the photographer whose work you admired in my office, Sally." Never qualify a description by saying "my best client" or "my dearest friend" because the automatic implication is that the other person holds a lower position in your personal hierarchy. When in doubt, be less personal rather than more personal.
500
If you are mixing and mingling at a party, what hand should hold your drink?
Left. The right one should be available for shaking hands.
500
How will the letters "b" and "d" (in that order) help you at dinner? Hint: There are four sets of "B&D" things
a.Bread on the left, drink on the right b.They will remind you of good manners, or to "be docile" c.They will remind you to always compliment your host, "best dinner" d.Beverage on the left, dessert on the right
500
According to the Society of Human Resource Management, what color of purse and shoe should NOT be worn to an interview?
White
500
R.S.V.P. stands for what?
répondez s'il vous plaît Word of etiquette advice...RSVP's aren't optional
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