Dining Etiquette and Table Manners

Which utensil is typically used for eating soup at a formal dining table?

• Fork

• Spoon

• Knife

• Chopsticks

What is the correct position to place your napkin when you first sit down at the dining table?

• On your lap

• On your chair

• On your plate

• In your pocket

Which side of the plate is the fork usually placed in a standard Western table setting?

• Right

• Left

• Top

• Bottom

What should you do with your elbows while eating at the table?

• Rest them on the table at all times

• Keep them off the table while eating

• Place them on your lap

• Lean on them

Which utensil should you use first if there are multiple forks at your place setting?

• The innermost fork

• The outermost fork

• The largest fork

• The fork closest to your plate

When is it appropriate to start eating at a formal dinner?

• As soon as you are served

• After everyone is served and the host begins

• When the first person starts

• After the dessert is served

If you need to leave the table temporarily, where should you place your napkin?

• On your chair

• On the floor

• On your plate

• In your pocket

Which of the following is considered polite table conversation?

• Talking with your mouth full

• Discussing pleasant topics

• Arguing loudly

• Interrupting others

Why is it important to sit up straight at the dining table?

• It helps you eat faster

• It shows respect and good manners

• It makes you look taller

• It is more comfortable

If you are unsure which bread plate is yours at a formal table setting, what should you do?

• Take the one on your right

• Take the one on your left

• Wait and observe others

• Ask the waiter