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D AS IN DATING
DRIVING
NETIQUETTE
100
A short ritual commonly done upon meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude or completing an agreement.
What is a handshake? (A good handshake will be firm but not too tight, especially with the elderly. It is short and dry and should be followed with a smile and eye contact. )
100
Immediately after seated at a table (but after a prayer if there is one being said) this is placed on your lap. This also goes on your plate or on the table when you are finished eating.
What is your napkin?
100
Doing this on a first date can send the wrong message and is usually not appropriate.
What is kissing? (For the Strength of Youth: Before marriage, do not participate in passionate kissing)
100
This is something you should never do while driving.
What is texting? (Or using a mobile device to do anything.)
100
Leave this on silent or turned off at dinner, church activities, class, job, or on a date.
What is a cell phone? (Never answer the phone at the table. If there is an emergency excuse yourself and answer it outside of the restaurant. It is inappropriate to post about your food until)
200
In the context of social invitations, this commonly used French initialism for "Repondez s'il vous plait" is a request for a response from the invited person or people.
What is RSVP?
200
These never go back on the table used. They rest on the edge of the plate.
What are your utensils? (Fork, Knife, Spoon)
200
When ordering food this person goes first.
Who is the woman? (Or guest if taking a friend or business client out to eat.)
200
Something you must wear, even when in the car with your friends or going somewhere for a youth activity.
What is your seat belt?
200
Call, email or text back a response promptly and politely, as is appropriate, and as long as you are not in church or class.
What should you do when someone sends you a message?
300
Please, May I, Excuse Me, Sorry and Thank You are all forms of these.
What are courteous or polite expressions? (Use please when asking for something at a dinner. Use thank you after sharing a dance with someone. A day after a party/dinner/date you should send a thank you card or make a phone call.)
300
In a family eating setting, food is always passed this direction.
What is to the right? (Counter-clockwise)
300
This is the person who walks closest to the road when walking down the street on a date.
Who is the man?
300
This is never appropriate when picking someone up in your car.
What is honking the horn? (You should always get out of the car and get them)
300
SENDING A MESSAGE IN ALL CAPS HAS DEVELOPED THIS LOUD FORM OF SPEAKING.
What is YELLING?
400
This is the appropriate time to arrive to a party, date, dinner, church activity, job interview etc.
When is 5 minutes before or right on time?
400
You can do this, but only after asking if anyone else would like more and if no one else does.
What is take the last of an item on a serving plate?
400
This is when it is appropriate for a gentleman to open the door or get a chair for a lady.
What is any time and at any situation?
400
This person gets to pick what is on the radio.
Who is the passenger?
400
When you are using it to look up scriptures, etc. during Sunday School or YW/Priesthood.
When is it okay to use your phone/iPod/tablet at church?
500
Having this is the ability to make others feel comfortable.
What is etiquette?
500
If you really must do this you should do it with the utensil you used to put it into your mouth.
How do you spit out a really bad food?
500
Preferably this is done at least 2-3 days in advance.
What is asking someone out on a date? (Should also include mentioning a time and place.)
500
During a lane change or when turning, this increases the likelihood of an accident by surprising other drivers.
What is not using the turn signal.
500
LDS Youth, Mormon Channel, Gospel Library, and LDS Tools
What are good apps to use frequently?