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WorksheetsMillion Dollar Manners
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is proper?
a)
A girl should thank a boy for taking her on a date.
b)
A girl should not thank a boy for taking her on a date.
2.
Which represents good manners?
a)
Combing hair in public.
b)
Applying make-up in public.
c)
Blowing on soup to cool it.
d)
None
3.
It is proper to drink soup served in a cup or a bowl with handles.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which represents good manners?
a)
Reading someone's mail or diary without permission.
b)
Entering someone's closed bedroom door without knocking.
c)
Listening on phone extension without permission.
d)
None
5.
Which are irritating habits or mannerisms to be avoided?
a)
Knuckle cracking
b)
Drumming on table
c)
Repeating words or phrases often such as, "You know," or, "Whatever."
d)
All of the above
6.
It is good etiquette to break one date to accept another.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Putting gum under chair or desk.
b)
Chewing gum with mouth open.
c)
Putting gum in a piece of paper before disposing it.
8.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Accept invitation but don't show up or call.
b)
Go to party but leave because you don't like some of the guests.
c)
Thank host or hostess for party.
9.
In quitting your job, you should give your employer two weeks notice, or whatever time is required.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
In quitting your job, you should give your employer two weeks notice, or whatever time is required.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which are irritating habits or mannerisms to be avoided?
a)
Snapping gum
b)
Fidgeting
c)
Nail biting
d)
All of the above
12.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Boys should rise when a woman or older man enters room.
b)
Girls should rise when introduced to older people.
c)
Boys should rise when introduced to anyone.
d)
All of the above
13.
It is proper to attend your brother or sister's party even if you are not invited, since you are a member of the family.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Which represent(s) good telephone manners?
a)
CALLER should give name immediately unless well known to person called.
b)
CALLER should ask if it's convenient to talk except for brief calls.
c)
PERSON CALLED should end the phone conversation.
d)
A and B only.
15.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
A boy helps a girl with her coat.
b)
A boy opens doors for a girl.
c)
A boy lets the girl walk on STREET SIDE when walking with her.
d)
A and B only.
16.
It is good manners to wear excessive lipstick to the table which will smear on a napkin, glass or cup.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Cut salad with knife.
b)
Tip back on chair at table.
c)
Use toothpick in public.
18.
In polite conversation which should you avoid?
a)
Bragging
b)
Listening
c)
Personal questions
d)
A and C only
19.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Answer an invitation promptly.
b)
Be courteous and friendly to host or hostess's family.
c)
Act bored if party isn't as exciting as expected.
d)
A and B only
20.
A man or boy should shake hands with a woman or girl only if she offers her hand first.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Which represent(s) good manners?
a)
Hand holding in public.
b)
Necking at the movies.
c)
Ardent kissing on dance floor.
22.
When you reach the wrong number on the telephone, it is not necessary to excuse yourself. Just hang up.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
In polite conversation which should you avoid?
a)
Monopolizing conversation
b)
Interrupting
c)
All of the above
24.
When should you write and send a thank-you note?
a)
When you've spent a weekend or longer in a friend's home.
b)
When someone has sent you a present.
c)
When someone has given a party in your honor.
d)
All of the above.
25.
In a restaurant, if your silverware or glass is not clean, it is better to wipe it off with your napkin than to ask for a replacement.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Which is the best response when you are introduced to Mr. Jones?
a)
Say: How do you do, Mr. Jones?
b)
Say: How do you do?
c)
Extend your left hand to shake hands
27.
Which would you do if you had a fish bone in your mouth?
a)
Slip it onto fork or fingers and put on edge of your plate.
b)
Slip it onto fork or fingers and put in your napkin.
28.
If you are having a good time, it is proper to linger on after a party is over...even if you have not been asked to do so.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
After a meal your napkin should be
a)
placed neatly on your chair
b)
placed neatly beside your plate.
30.
At which times is it polite to make phone calls? (except for emergencies)
a)
Mealtime
b)
Very early in the morning before people are up
c)
After bedtime
d)
None
31.
It is courteous to answer a question with more than just, "yes," or "no," in order to help a conversation along.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Which is the best and safest way to answer your home phone?
a)
Say: Yes.
b)
Say: Hello
c)
Say: (name), residence, (your name) speaking.
33.
When you have finished eating leave your fork and knife?
a)
resting on edge of your plate with handles on table.
b)
resting side by side on center of your plate.
34.
A small piece of bread may be used as a "pusher" to help guide food onto your fork.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Which is the proper way to handle a wrong number on the phone?
a)
Say: "I'm sorry, you have the wrong number. This is (your number).
b)
Say: "You've got the wrong number, dummy!" Bang down receiver.
36.
If you accidentally squirt peas or other food off your plate, which is proper?
a)
Pick food up with fingers
b)
Pick food up with clean spoon.
37.
When asked for a date or invited to a party, it is proper to say, "Can I let you know tomorrow?" without saying why.
a)
Truer
b)
False
38.
When asked for a date or invited to a party, it is proper to say, "Can I let you know tomorrow?" without saying why.
a)
Truer
b)
False
39.
Which is proper after you introduce two people?
a)
Help them start a conversation about something, perhaps a common interest.
b)
Leave them alone to them get acquainted
40.
Which is proper when eating corn on the cob?
a)
Butter and eat 2 or 3 rows at a time.
b)
Butter whole ear, then eat it.
41.
Which is proper when eating corn on the cob?
a)
Butter and eat 2 or 3 rows at a time.
b)
Butter whole ear, then eat it.
42.
A girl precedes a boy into a bus or other public conveyance, but he gets out first.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Which is proper?
a)
Eat from whole slice of bread or roll.
b)
Break a whole slice of bread or roll into 2 or more pieces.
44.
Where should you leave your spoon when you've finished a cup of coffee or food served in a bowl?
a)
In the cup or bowl.
b)
On the saucer or plate under bowl.
45.
It is proper to remove an olive pit from your mouth with your fingers.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
If the phone call is for someone else, which is the polite response?
a)
Say: Just a minute please, "I'll call her (him).
b)
Drop the phone and yell: (name of person), telephone!
47.
When eating soup, which is the proper direction to tip your spoon?
a)
Towards you.
b)
Away from you.
48.
It is proper to tuck your napkin in your belt or under your chin.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
Which is proper?
a)
Cut all meat on your plate at one time.
b)
Cut only a bite or two of the meat on your plate at one time.
50.
In passing your plate to head of table for seconds, which is proper?
a)
Leave your knife and fork on your plate.
b)
Remove your knife and fork from your plate.
51.
It is proper to rest elbows on the table before or after eating.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Which is proper?
a)
Cut a roll apart with a knife
b)
Break a roll apart with your fingers
53.
At a game or movie, which is proper?
a)
Girl follows boy down aisle to seats.
b)
Girl precedes boy down aisle to seats
54.
Food at the table should be passed to the
a)
left.
b)
right.
55.
Goblets or glasses with stems should be held by the
a)
stem.
b)
bowl.
56.
The general rule to follow about which piece of silverware to use is
a)
start from the outside and work in.
b)
start from the inside and work out.
57.
Which is the best way to introduce Mary Smith, age 15, and Jim Jones, age 18?
a)
Say: Mary, this is Jim.
b)
Say: Jim, I'd like you to meet Mary Smith.
c)
Say: Mary Smith, this is Jim Jones.
58.
Which is the best way to introduce your teen-age friend and your mother?
a)
Says: Mother, this is Sue Blake.
b)
Say: Sue, I'd like you to meet my mother.
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