Table Manners
This utensil is used to cut your food at the table.
What is a knife?
The most common and polite way to greet someone when meeting them for the first time.
What is "a handshake"?
When you’re invited to a party and can't attend, this is the polite way to respond.
What is "Thank you for the invitation, but I won’t be able to make it"?
This is the polite way to begin a phone conversation.
What is "Hello, this is [your name]"?
This is the polite way to start an email.
What is "Dear [Name]" or "Hello [Name]"?
When you’re done eating, it's polite to place your fork and knife here.
What is the "plate" or "center of the plate"?
This is a polite phrase to say when you arrive at someone's house.
What is "Thank you for having me"?
If you borrow something from someone, this is the next polite thing to do.
What is "return it promptly and in good condition"?
When speaking to someone on the phone, it’s polite to avoid doing this.
What is "interrupting them"?
This is considered impolite when texting or emailing someone
What is "using all caps" (which can be interpreted as shouting)?
If you have to leave the table during a meal, this is the polite thing to say before getting up.
What is "Excuse me"?
If you’re on the phone and someone enters the room, it's polite to do this.
What is "pause the conversation" or "acknowledge them"?
This action shows respect when you're having a conversation with someone.
What is "making eye contact"?
This is the polite way to end a phone call.
What is "Thank you for your time, have a great day"?
When you’re invited to an online meeting, this is the polite thing to do before it starts.
What is "mute your microphone until you're ready to speak"?
When eating soup, this is the best way to hold your spoon.
What is "holding it by the handle"?
When saying goodbye, it's polite to do this, especially if you’ve had a pleasant time.
What is "thank them" or "say, 'It was nice to see you'"?
When you are in a group and someone speaks, it’s polite to do this before responding.
What is "wait for them to finish talking"?
If you're in a public place and need to answer the phone, it’s polite to do this.
What is "speak quietly" or "step away from others"?
When you’re having a video call, this is the polite thing to do if you need to leave the room.
What is "excuse yourself and turn off your camera temporarily"?
You should chew with your mouth closed to avoid doing this.
What is "making noise or showing food"?
If you’re meeting someone you respect, this is the polite way to address them.
What is "Mr." or "Ms." followed by their last name?
This is the polite thing to do when someone gives you a gift.
What is "say thank you"?
If you miss a call from someone, this is the polite thing to do.
What is "call them back as soon as possible"?
If someone messages you, this is the polite response when you can’t respond immediately.
What is "Let them know you’ll get back to them as soon as possible"?