Table Manners
Social
Digital
Cultural
100

Where should your napkin go when you sit down?


What is on your lap?


100

What is the polite way to greet someone new?


What is a smile, eye contact, and a handshake (or polite verbal greeting)?

100


What does think before you post mean?


What is considering how your message might affect others?

100

In some countries, which hand should you avoid eating with?


What is the left hand?


200

When you finish eating, how should your utensils be placed?


What is side by side on the plate?


200


You’re late to a social gathering. What is polite to do?


What is apologize and quietly join in?

200

What is the polite response time for an email?


What is within 24-48 hours?


200

When greeting elders in many cultures, what is expected?


What is show respect is often through a bow, handshake, or formal greeting?


300

True or False: Is it polite to start eating before everyone is served.


What is False?


300

When should you send a thank-you note?


What is after receiving a gift or favor?


300

What should you never share without permission?


What is someone else’s personal information or photos?


300

Why is cultural awareness important in etiquette?


What is it shows respect and avoids misunderstanding?

400

If you accidentally drop your fork, what should you do?


What is ask for a new one?


400

If someone interrupts you, what is the best response?


What is pause politely and resume when possible?


400

Should you use all caps in a message?


What is No~it looks like shouting?


400

In France, what is the polite thing to say before starting a conversation or asking for help?


What is bonjour or bonsoir?


500

When dining formally, which direction do you eat bread from?


What is tear small pieces from your own roll and butter them one at a time?


500

What is considered rude when someone else is speaking?


What is talking over them or checking your phone?


500

How should you handle disagreements online?


What is stay respectful and avoid arguing publicly?


500

In many cultures what should you do before entering someones home?


What is remove your shoes?