Emily Post

Which of the following is NOT an example of gentlemanly courtesy in a restaurant setting?

• holding the door for a lady

• pulling out the chair for the lady

• taking the lady's coat

• deciding what the lady will eat

Which of the following is an inappropriate topic in a business conversation?

• hobbies

• weather

• political preference

• new restaurants in town

Which of the following is a common mistake when leaving a voicemail?

• staying on the phone for a long time

• including a brief description about the purpose of the call

• suggesting an appropriate time to call back

• leaving a name and phone number

When using the phone in public, it is important to keep your voice _________.

• loud so all can hear

• low so you don't bother those around you

At a company party, a new intern would like to meet the company's CEO. Which of the following is the correct behavior?

• waiting for someone to introduce her to the CEO

• introducing herself to the CEO

• waiting for the CEO to introduce himself to her

• introducing herself to everyone loudly

In most cases, who is the last person to order when dining in a restaurant?

• the guest of honor

• the oldest person at the table

• the host

• the highest ranking person of the group

Johnny is invited to a formal event. Which of the following type of clothing should he wear?

• jeans

• shorts

• t-shirt

• suit

Which of the following is appropriate when going to an interview?

• wearing a lot of cologne

• wearing big jewelry

• wearing clean and pressed clothing

• wearing a casual outfit

In which of the following occasions is it acceptable to NOT silence the ringtone on a cell phone?

• while grocery shopping

• during a church service

• in a movie theater

• during a wedding ceremony

An ___________________ dining occasion can be a casual dinner party, a lunch with family, or a meal in a casual restaurant.

• formal

• informal