Emily Post, Who? - Quiz

At a company party, a new intern would like to meet the company’s CEO. Which of the following is the correct behavior?

• Waiting for someone to introduce her to the CEO

• Introducing herself to the CEO

• Waiting for the CEO to introduce himself to her

• Introducing herself to everyone loudly

Which of the following is an inappropriate topic in a business conversation?

• Hobbies

• Weather

• Political preference

• New restaurants in town

In which of the following occasions is it acceptable to NOT silence the ringtone on a cell phone?

• While grocery shopping

• During a church service

• In a movie theater

• During a wedding ceremony

Which of the following is a common mistake when leaving a voicemail?

• Staying on the phone for a long time

• Including a brief description about the purpose of the call

• Suggesting an appropriate time to call back

• Leaving a name and phone number

Which of the following is appropriate when going to an interview?

• Wearing a lot of cologne

• Wearing big jewelry

• Wearing clean and pressed clothing

• Wearing a casual outfit

Where should the napkin be placed after the meal?

• At the left side of the plate

• In the plate

• In the chair

• On the arm of your chair

Alice is invited to a wedding but she is not certain about what to wear. What should Alice do?

• Do not attend the wedding

• Call the host to clarify the dress code

• Dress formally

• Dress casually

Jonny is invited to an formal event. Which of the following types of clothing should he wear?

• Jeans

• Shorts

• T-shirt

• Suit

In most cases, who is the last person to order when dining in a restaurant?

• The guest of honor

• The oldest person at the table

• The host

• The highest ranked person of the group

Which of the following is NOT an example of gentlemanly courtesy in a restaurant setting?

• Holding the door for the lady

• Pulling out the chair for the lady

• Taking the lady’s coat

• Deciding what the lady will eat