Table Manners
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 time is one of the most important parts of etiquette.
In Japan, which color should be avoid to wrap the gifts?
a. Blue b. White c. Black
The correct answer is B. White wrapping paper in Japan means death.
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
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
True or False
it is considered rude to take a sip of your drink while still chewing.
True
What does RSVP mean?
répondez s'il vous plaît--"Please Respond" in French.
When dining in India, which hand should you eat with? a. The right hand b. The left hand c. Either hand
A. Right hand
It is impolite to use the left hand for dining in India, and in many North African and Middle Eastern countries.
True or False. It is acceptable to use your napkin as a handkerchief.
False
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 This handshake is usually reserved for close friends, politicians, and for conveying sympathy or condolences. Use your right hand and give a firm handshake.
When eating meat, should you cut and eat one piece at a time, or cut all of your meat up first, and then eat the meat?
One piece at a time
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.
In which countries should the "OK" sign be avoided (thumb and forefinger forming a circle with other three fingers splayed upward)? A. France B. Japan C. Both
A. in France it signifies "zero" or "worthless". In Japan it can mean "money", as if making the shape of a coin.
What do you do when the salad has big pieces of lettuce? Can you cut them with your knife?
Yes,
When at meetings,the best place to put your name tag is on ________A. Left shoulder B. Right shoulder C. Forehead
A or B .
Officially, you should place your name tag on your right shoulder. However, in practice, most people wear theirs on the left side.
What is the correct way to butter bread or a roll?
break the bread with your fingers into pieces small enough for one or two bites; butter a small piece and then eat it. Do not butter the entire roll or piece of bread at one time.
What is the appropriate time to arrive to a dinner party?
Right on time, or within 8 minutes of the appointed time
True or false
the Turkish, 'Yes' is indicated with a nod of the head upwards, while 'no' is also an upward nod but accompanied by the raising of the eyebrows.
True
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. A & B
B. Wait for all to be served
In a party of mixed-company (male & female) at a restraunt, who orders their food first?
ladies first
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.
True or false. If you offer to help the host and he/she refuses, is it polite to continue to offer to help?
False, no means no
In China, if you need to point at something A. With your index finger (same as U.S.) B. With your middle finger (not same as U.S.) C. With your entire hand
C. With your entire hand
If you have a piece of spinach(菠菜） 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.
What is the most important rule of etiquette? A. To make others feel comfortable B. To show style and grace C. To maintain eye contact
A. To make others feel comfortable