Basic Manners Quiz

When is it appropriate to start eating at a dinner table?

• As soon as you sit down

• After everyone has been served

• Once the host starts eating

• After saying a prayer or toast, if applicable

What is the proper way to greet someone you are meeting for the first time?

• With a hug

• With a polite nod

• With a handshake

• With a high five

How soon should you send a thank you note after receiving a gift?

• Within a week

• Within a month

• The same day

• Whenever you feel like it

Why is maintaining eye contact important when someone is speaking to you?

• It shows you are trying to intimidate them

• It shows you are bored

• It shows you are paying attention

• It is not important

What is an appropriate distance to keep from someone when having a conversation to respect their personal space?

• 6 inches

• 1 foot

• 2-3 feet

• 5 feet

Which of the following is considered polite language?

• Using slang and jargon

• Using please and thank you

• Speaking loudly

• Interrupting others

What should you do with your napkin at a formal dinner?

• Leave it on the table

• Tuck it into your shirt

• Place it on your lap

• Use it to signal the waiter

How should you address someone you're meeting for the first time?

• By their first name

• By their nickname

• By Mr./Mrs./Ms. followed by their last name

• However they introduce themselves

When is it appropriate to use your phone at the dinner table?

• When you are bored

• In case of an emergency

• To show a funny video to everyone

• It is never appropriate

What is the correct way to listen to someone?

• By preparing what to say next while they are talking

• By interrupting with your own story

• By actively listening and asking follow-up questions

• By nodding and not saying anything