Workplace Etiquette Quiz

You meet a new colleague at work for the first time. What is the best way to greet them?

• Hey, what's up?

• You're the new person, right? I hope you're ready for a lot of work.

• Hello, nice to meet you. I'm [Your Name]. Welcome to the team!

You're having dinner at a friend's house, and you don't like the dish served. What should you do?

• Push the plate away and say, "I don't eat this."

• Politely eat a small portion and thank your host.

• Tell your friend they should cook something else.

You're in a meeting, and your phone rings loudly. What should you do?

• Ignore it and let it keep ringing.

• Answer it immediately, even if it's not urgent.

• Apologize, quickly silence your phone, and take the call later.

You're the first one in the elevator. Someone else enters and stands in front of the control panel. What should you do?

• Ignore them and stand silently.

• Ask them loudly to press your floor number.

• Politely say, "Could you please press the button for the 5th floor? Thank you."

You accidentally bump into someone at the grocery store. How should you respond?

• Walk away without saying anything.

• Blame them for not paying attention.

• Say, "I'm so sorry! Are you okay?"