• Entertainment, Table Setting and Social Graces

What is the purpose of using place cards when setting a formal dining table?

• To indicate where guest should sit at the table

• To provide special entertainment for the guests

• To serve as coasters for the drinks and foods

• To hold the napkins in place where the food is near

When should a host or hostess begin the entertainment program during a dinner party?

• • a) Immediately after guests arrive

• b) After the main course is served

• c) During dessert

• d) At the end of the meal

What is the purpose of an RSVP on an invitation?

• a) It asks guests to respond with their attendance status

• b) It indicates the time of the event when to arrive at a party

• • b) It requests guests to bring a special gift to please the host of the party

• • d) It specifies the dress code specific to the motif of the party to be attended

What is the proper placement for utensils when setting a formal dining table?

• • a) Alternating sides with forks on the left and knives on the right

• b) All on the left side of the plate including the different glasswares

• c) All on the right side of the plate including all the glasswares

• d ) Scattered around the plate for a modern look-unique and presentable

How should a guest handle the napkin when leaving the table temporarily during a meal?

• a) Leave it on the chair for the food servers to change it immediately

• • b) Place it on the table to the left of the plate

• • c) Tuck it into the collar and bring it with you even in the toilet

• • d) Place it on the seat of the chair

What is the purpose of a bread plate in a formal place setting?

• • a) To hold the dessert perfectly to avoid stain on the linens

• • b) To serve as a coaster for drinks so as not to spill anything on the table

• c) To display the main course on the table

• d) To hold bread and butter utensils

What is the recommended volume level for background music during a social gathering?

• • a) Low enough to allow easy conversation

• • b) Loud enough to drown out conversations

• c) Irrelevant, as music is not recommended

• d) As loud as the host prefers to entertain the guest well

When is it appropriate to begin eating at a formal dinner table?

• • a) Whenever you feel hungry and want to grab the food

• b) When the host starts eating to make you feel not disrespectful

• c) As soon as the food is served on the table

• d) After everyone is seated and served

How should a guest handle dietary restrictions or allergies when invited to a dinner party?

• • a) Bring their own food to let the host decide what everyone must eat

• • b) Inform the host in advance and offer alternatives

• • c) Eat beforehand and pretend to enjoy the meal until emergency situation happens

• • d) Politely refuse the invitation as you believe the host cannot provide your request

What is the purpose of a "thank you" note after attending a social event?

• a ) To request more future invitations

• b ) To critique the event for improvement in the next gatherings

• c ) To request a refund for the gift brought as it is mostly costly

• d ) To show appreciation for the hospitality