U1C1L4 Social Etiquette and Manners

The guest of honor for your Dining-Out asks, "What's the order in the receiving line?"
"What should you tell her?"

• You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host's spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.

As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).

• true

• false

Which of the following should you do when shaking hands?

• Look for someone to whom you can introduce them while shaking hands

• Stand at attention and only offer your hand when the other person puts their hand out

• Maintain eye contact with the person whose hand you are shaking

• Look at the other person's name badge so you know their name

Which rule should you follow to receive awards or recognition?

• Offer the right hand to receive the award

• Offer the left hand to receive the award

• Wait to be instructed on how to receive the award

• Salute prior to receiving the award

Where should you place a piece of silverware when you are not using it?

• Back on the table in the same position

• With the tip resting on the plate and the handle on the table

• Separated across the top of your plate

• Across the bread plate

Where should you place your napkin if you must leave the table during dinner?

• To the right of your plate

• On your chair

• On the floor below your chair

• Above your plate

What is the first rule in social correspondence?

• candor

• sincerity

• simplicity

• conciseness

It is polite to RSVP to an invitation within ______ day(s).

• one

• two or three

• four or five

• seven to ten

After the formal event is over, to whom should you write a thank you note?

• The event host

• Special guests or dignitaries

• Sponsoring organizations

• All of the choices

Read the following paragraph and select the most correct option (A-D).

Invitations must be understood by the invitees. The invitees should know what they are being invited for, where it will be held when they should be there, and what they should wear. R.S.V.P. means "please reply," and means that the host or hostess is expecting you unless you notify them otherwise. If you can accept, then you need not to reply, you just need to be there on time.

• Replace "understood by the invitees" with "elegant and professional"

• Replace "R.S.V.P" with "R.S.V.P. Regrets only"

• Replace "what they should wear" with "what they should bring"

• Replace "what they should wear" with "where they can send thank-you notes"