Social Etiquette and Manners in JROTC

What is the proper way to hold a fork and knife while dining?

• Hold the fork and knife both in the right hand.

• Hold the fork and knife both in the left hand.

• Hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand.

• Hold the fork in the right hand and the knife in the left hand.

When meeting someone for the first time, what is the appropriate way to greet them?

• Ignore them completely

• Hug them tightly

• Give them a high five

• Offer a handshake and introduce yourself

How should one maintain eye contact during a conversation?

• By looking at the person's eyes for a few seconds at a time, without staring or looking away too frequently.

• By staring intensely without blinking

• By looking at the person's feet instead of their eyes

• By avoiding eye contact completely

What is the correct way to excuse yourself from the dining table?

• Say 'Excuse me' and leave the table quietly

• Stand up abruptly and knock over your chair before leaving

• Yell 'I'm outta here!' and run away from the table

• Say 'I can't stand you people' and storm off

Why is it important to show respect towards others?

• To make others feel inferior

• To create conflict and tension

• To assert dominance and control

• To promote positive relationships and create a harmonious environment.

What are some guidelines for using social media in a respectful manner?

• Post whatever you want without considering others' feelings

• Share private information about others without their consent

• Use offensive language and content freely

• Be mindful of what you post, respect others' privacy, and avoid offensive language or content.

What is the appropriate way to address someone older than you?

• Dude or Bro

• Old timer

• Hey you

• Sir or Ma'am

Why is it important to listen actively during a conversation?

• Active listening demonstrates respect and understanding to the speaker.

• Active listening can be seen as disrespectful to the speaker

• Active listening shows that the listener is not interested in the conversation

• It is not important to listen actively during a conversation

What are some common table manners that should be followed?

• Reaching across the table for food

• Chewing with your mouth closed, using utensils properly, not talking with food in your mouth, and waiting for everyone to be served before starting to eat.

• Talking loudly while eating

• Eating with your hands

How can one show appreciation for someone's help or kindness?

• Pretending like their help was not important

• Complaining about their help

• Saying thank you or writing a thank you note

• Ignoring them completely