Black Tie Affair Meeting 10-11-24

Social Etiquette

Social Etiquette

Social etiquette is a set of rules and behaviors that govern how people interact with each other in social settings. Its a way to show respect and consideration for others, and to create a mutually respectful environment.

"The Brother or Sister WHO DOES NOT RESPECT THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO EAT WITH THE ELDERS."
-AFRICAN PROVERB

When it comes to considerate behavior, most people tend to be a bit more on their toes when they're socializing-- which is a good thing, because the standards are higher in these situations than when you are relaxing in your living room. And as a survey found, women both notice and care about how men behave in their social lives.

-The key to social success is not to think of "social etiquette" as a series of traps you can stumble into but as a terrific opportunity to do things right, thus pleasing and impressing those you're with.

When asked what do men "do well" in social life; they mentioned things like the following:

-holding coats, elevators, doors, and chairs for women
-carrying packages and heavy items
-being careful to make introductions
-saying "please" and "thank you"
-simply being polite, being a gentleman, or be chivalrous

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

Social Etiquette

All those gestures are the mark of a man who is aware and respectful of the people around him. Men who got the best grades on manners from their significant others don't just do one of those things previously listed--they instinctively do all of them right most of the time. It's the cumulative effect of good manners that creates a lasting positive impression.

Etiquette Imperative:
-Show kindness and humility.
-Take the high road.
-Refuse to engage with other people who are being juvenile
-Refuse to fight or argue
-Show respect to ALL people
-Show respect for different viewpoints and ways of being.

Multiple Choice

When you complete your job interview, you should get up, shake hands, and leave.

True or False

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You should not talk badly about the boss you used to work for when you apply for a new job.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When you introduce an older person to a younger person, you should say the older person's name first.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In American culture, it's impolite to look people in the eyes.

True or False

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you're invited to a party and one of your homies is in town, it's okay to take him/her with you.

True or False

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

When you place your fork and knife at the 3:15pm position, it means you have finished eating and the waiter can take your plate.

True or False

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It's okay for a man to throw his tie over his shoulder when he eats.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You should begin eating when _______ at your table has been served.

• the main guest

• the host

• everyone

• the prettiest girl

Multiple Choice

Your butter plate is always to the ______ of your plate.

• left

• right

• top

• bottom

Multiple Choice

Your water glass is always to the _____ of your plate.

• bottom

• left

• top

• right