First Impressions
You will never have another chance to make this.
What is a first impression?
Ladies should wear a long or short party dress. Before 6 o'clock the gentleman should wear dark suit and tie. After 6 o'clock gentleman have the option to wear a tuxedo.
What is semi-formal dress?
The utensil you will find on the left.
What is the fork?
When someone gives a few words of praise. A simple thank you is the correct reply.
What is a complement?
Répondez s'il vous plaît. Call, text, email, or mail...follow the format of the invitation to respond with your attendance or regrets.
What is RSVP?
Informal dress is appropriate when going to one of these.
What is the dress for a job interview?
You should never be in a rush while doing this. Take your time!
What is greeting or introducing someone?
Ladies wear a nice dress. Gentleman wear dress, slacks, dress shirts, and, although they may not wear it continuously, a sport coat or blazer. Suits may also be worn by the gentlemen.
What is informal dress?
The utensils you will find on the right side of the plate.
What is the knife and spoon?
Should not happen before 9:00AM or after 9:00PM.
When to phone call or text?
If invited as a guest, especially if staying overnight, be sure to bring at least a small one of these.
When to bring a gift?
Background information you collect for a job, award, scholarship or placement into a school or program.
What is research?
Firm grip, eye contact, 2-3 seconds.
How do you shake hands?
Nice jeans and classic shorts can be worn by both ladies and gentlemen. Sundresses, slacks and casual skirts are appropriate for the ladies. Long or short trousers, worn with an oxford or polo-type pullover shirt, are appropriate for the gentlemen. For a more classic look, wear a sweater.
What is Comfortable Casual?
The host or hostess is first to pick it up.
Who is first to pick up the napkin?
Ladies may leave this on, but gentleman should remove this when entering a building.
This is a person who stays overnight, shows politeness to host(s), keeps the guest room clean, and offers to help with meal prep or clean up. They are sure to send a thank-you note to the host after their stay.
What is a considerate guest?
Only do this once the interviewee has asked you to "have" one of these.
When to be seated?
This goes on the right shoulder.
What is your name tag?
Gentlemen must wear a tuxedo, and ladies wear a tea length or long dinner, dress or evening separates. If the dress is strapless or extremely bare, it should be worn with a matching jacket.
What is "Black Tie"?
The guest of honor should be the first to do this. If not the guest of honor, then the host or the hostess is the first to do this.
Who is the first to begin eating?
Gentleman should do this for a lady to walk through, and the other for a lady to take her place at a table.
What is open doors and pull out chairs?
Welcomes guests, asks if guests would like a beverage or food, helps to entertain, and contributes to the spirit of the party.
How to be a good host or hostess?
What is a thank-you note?
You should never wear these. Learn to iron, steam, or invest in Downy spray.
What are wrinkled clothes?
Before 6 o'clock, ladies wear a short or tea length, late afternoon dress. Gentleman wear a dark suit and tie. After 6 o'clock formal dress is either "Black-Tie" or "White Tie."
What is formal dress?
If someone asks for the salt.... or the pepper.
When do you pass the salt and pepper together?
Always give and ask for first and last names when doing this.
What is proper phone call etiquette?
A call, text, email, or letter. Depending on the formality of the event, the format of this should reflect how formal or informal the event is and let the guests know when, where, and what to expect.
What is an invitation?
The amount of time you should arrive before an interview time.
What is 15 minutes?