Etiquette Quiz

At an informal dinner what side of the plate do the forks go?

• On the right of the plate

• On the left of the plate

• In the middle of the plate

• In your mouth

Where should your cup go?

• In your lap

• To the left of your plate

• In the middle of your plate

• To the right of your plate

In an informal dinner setting do the spoons go to the left or the right of the knife?

• Down

• Right

• Left

• Up

In an informal dinner what direction does the knife face?

• Towards your guests

• Towards the plate

• Away from the plate

• Towards yourself

Answer explanation

Here is the standard place setting for an informal dinner!

Should you ever pull the chair out for someone during a business dinner?

• On special occasions

• Yes

• No

• Yes but with pizzazz

Answer explanation

No! You should leave all gendered behavior behind in a business setting.

Where should your elbows go during an informal dinner?

• On the table

• Just your left elbow on the table

• Off the table

• Just your right elbow on the table

Answer explanation

You should never keep your elbows on the table during a business dinner!

What should be done as soon as you sit down at a business dinner?

• Arrange your cutlery

• Adjust your outfit

• Yell at the waitstaff

• Put your napkin in your lap

When at a business dinner you should always...

• Answer all phone calls you recieve

• Insert weird anecdotes into the conversation

• Be polite to the waitstaff

• Put your elbows on the table

How should you hold your wine glass?

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How should you indicate you are done with your meal at a formal dinner?

• Put your fork above your knife in a diagonal position across your plate

• Put your fork above your knife in a diagonal position across the plate

• Put your fork below your knife in a diagonal position across the plate

• Put your fork below your knife in a diagonal position across your plate

Answer explanation

Here is the correct finish position for an informal dinner.