Social Etiquette & Manners

What is “etiquette”?

• Formal English food

• Behaviors based on rules of a polite society

• The proper way to wear a military uniform

• Parents' support for public education

The guest of honor for your Dining-Out asks, “What’s the order in the receiving line?”

• You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host’s spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.

As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).

• True

• False

Which of the following should you do when shaking hands?

• Look for someone to whom you can introduce them while shaking hands

• Stand at attention and only offer your hand when the other person puts their hand out

• Maintain eye contact with the person whose hand you are shaking

• Look at the other person’s name badge so you know their name

Which rule should you follow to receive awards or recognition?

• Offer the right hand to receive the award

• Offer the left hand to receive the award

• Wait to be instructed on how to receive the award

• Salute prior to receiving the award

You have to supervise a group of Cadets who will put the place settings on the tables at your spring Dining-Out. When one of them asks, “Why are there so many forks?”, what should you say is the purpose for each?

• X = Salad Fork; Y = Dinner Fork; and Z = Dessert Fork

• X = Dessert Fork; Y = Salad Fork; and Z = Dinner Fork

• X = Spare Fork; Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Serving Fork

• X = Serving Fork; Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Spare Fork

Where should you place a piece of silverware when you are not using it?

• Back on the table in the same position

• With the tip resting on the plate and the handle on the table

• Separated across the top of your plate

• Across the bread plate

Where should you place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?

• To the right of your plate

• On your chair

• On the floor below your chair

What is the first rule in social correspondence?

• Candor

• Sincerity

• Simplicity

• Conciseness

It is polite to RSVP to an invitation within ______ day(s).

• one

• two or three

• four or five

• seven to ten