Social Graces and Etiquette Quiz

What are social graces primarily used for?

• To establish authority

• To interact politely in social situations

• To avoid communication

• To impress others

Which of the following is NOT included in social graces?

• Appearance

• Technical skills

• Body language

• Manners

What should you do when introducing yourself?

• Avoid eye contact

• Always use your name

• Introduce yourself last

• Use a nickname

What is the proper way to hold a fork in the continental style?

• Tines upward in the right hand

• Tines downward in the left hand

• Tines downward in the right hand

• Tines upward in the left hand

What is the purpose of etiquette?

• To create confusion

• To establish dominance

• To delineate expectations for social behavior

• To promote individualism

When should you start eating at a small table?

• As soon as you are served

• When everyone else has been served

• When the host starts eating

• Whenever you feel like it

What should you do with your napkin upon seating?

• Leave it on your chair

• Place it in your lap

• Fold it and put it in your pocket

• Place it on the table

How should you pass food at the table?

• Pass to the right

• Hand it directly to the person

• Throw it across the table

• Pass to the left

What is the correct way to eat soup?

• Skim towards you

• Dip the spoon straight down

• Sip from the side of the spoon

• Use a fork instead

What should you do with your utensils when taking a break?

• Rest them in an inverted V on your plate

• Leave them on your chair

• Place them on the table

• Hold them in your hand