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Vocabulary (spell it out)
Table Manners
Dos and Don'ts
Old-Fashioned Rules
Other
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annoying or irritating
irksome
100
Correct way to serve or pass dishes. Explain and/or demonstrate.
Always serve from the right. Pass dishes to the right.
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To talk on the cellphone in a restaurant.
Don't
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Where does the word etiquette come from ? Give examples.
1700s France. Specific instructions were given on small "tickets"
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What do you do with your cellphone at supper or at a dinner party.
Turn it off, set to silent. Don't answer the phone ! If it is very important, excuse yourself and leave the room to answer the call.
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a sense of self-respect
dignity
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In this situation, it is appropriate to decline food at someone else's house.
If you have allergies.
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To eat devilled eggs with one bite.
Don't
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A man man should not bow to a lady from a window. True of False?
TRUE. “A gentleman should not bow from a window to a lady on the street, though he may bow slightly from the street upon being recognized by a lady in a window. Such recognition should, however, generally be avoided, as gossip is likely to attach undue importance to it when seen by others.” http://www.almanac.com/content/etiquette-and-manners-victorian-era
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It is okay to talk about personal topics on the cellphone, while on the bus.
No, you should not talk on the phone. if you receive a call while on the bus, you should tell the person that you will call back at a later time.
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a small detail
nicety
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If someone asks for salt, what is the correct way to pass the salt.
Pass salt AND pepper. They always stay together. Do not stand up. Do not cross someone's plate.
300
To ask for permission before taking a picture of someone.
Do also ask for permission before posting a picture of them on social media.
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In the late 1800s, Europe, Greeting someone by saying :"Hello, old fellow" was considered vulgar.
TRUE. “To greet someone by saying “Hello, old fellow” indicates ill-breeding. If you are approached in this vulgar manner, it is better to give a civil reply and address the person respectfully, in which case he is quite likely to be ashamed of his own conduct.” Source: The 1973 Old Farmer's Almanac
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Body language, What could indicate that you are being authoritative in a conversation ?
head straight, direct eye contact.
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open and welcoming to guests
hospitable
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Correct way to eat bread and butter. Where is your bread plate ?
The bread plate is on the left. Don't cut the bread, tear it. Butter as you go.
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To stack your dishes when done eating.
Don't.
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You should leave a party only after the guest of honour has left.
True.
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How should you pick up your date ? What is expected.
Arrive on time. Always go to the door. Be ready to meet the parents.
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the quality of being proper, suitable behavior
propriety
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What should you do with pits ? Appropriate way to spit out food.
Remove from mouth with the utensil. (Fork or spoon) Put to the side of your dish. If served at a cocktail (without utensils), discreetely spit the pit into the palm of your hand, not directly into the napkin. Then put it into a napkin or to the side of your plate.
500
To use both armrests while seated in the middle seat on an airplane.
Do. The person in the aisle seat get one armrest and room for their legs. The person near the window gets one armrest and the window to lean on. The middle seat gets both armrests.
500
In the late 1800s, Europe, if you had a light complexion and bright red hair, you were expected to marry a person with very dark hair. True of False ?
TRUE. People who had red hair and a flushed complexion were considered to have an excitable and hot tempered personality, so they were encouraged to marry someone with a different temperament, such as someone with jet-black or brown hair. Someone with a thin, long-face was encouraged to marry someone with a round face. A woman with the features of her father was told that she should marry a man with the characteristics of her mother. A hyper and talkative person was encouraged to marry a shy and calm person. And people were told to never marry someone with the same eye color as they have. (http://guff.com/bizarre-and-outdated-etiquette-rules-from-the-late-1800s)
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Body language, How do you indicate that your are attentive while in a conversation ? (at least 2 elements)
tilt head to the side, alternating. Do not cross your arms. Eye contact. If your legs are crossed, the inner part of your leg should be toward the person you are talking with.