WorksheetsU1C1L4 Etiquette and Manners
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is "etiquette"?
Formal English food
Behaviors based on rules of a polite society
The proper way to wear a military uniform
Parents' support for public education
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
You have to supervise a group of Cadets who will put the place settings on the tables at your spring Dining-Out. When one of them asks, "Why are there so many forks?", what should you say is the purpose for each?
X = Salad Fork; Y = Dinner Fork; and Z = Dessert Fork
X = Dessert Fork; Y = Salad Fork; and Z = Dinner Fork
X = Spare Fork; Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Serving Fork
X = Serving Fork; Y = Primary Fork; and Z = Spare Fork
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"
A group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in a line to welcome guests attending a function is called a _______________.
welcoming group
line welcome
welcome responsibility
receiving line
T or F: A polite dinner guest touches nothing on the table, not even the napkin, until after the blessing or invocation.
True
False
Explain the general rule for use of cutlery or silverware at a formal dinner.
Start with the outside pieces of silverware and work inward toward the plate.
Start at the left and work to the right.
Make sure you use only the salad fork first.
Never use the dessert spoon for stirring drinks.
T or F: The number of pieces of silverware on a formal table setting indicates the number of courses you can expect at the meal.
True
False
Where is the bread plate located in a formal setting?
On the right of the place setting
On the left side of the place setting
Above the place setting
None of the choices
Explain the zigzag method of the American eating style.
The fork is held in the left hand with tines down to secure the food being cut with a knife. After cutting no more than two or three bites, the fork is transferred to the right hand for eating.
Eating more that one course at the same time.
Using the fork, knife, and spoon on the same course.
Conducting polite conversation with diners on your left and right.
Where on the plate is silverware positioned to indicate the diner is finished eating?
When dinner is finished the silverware should be replaced on the table
On the napkin
Knife and fork are placed beside each other diagonally from the upper left to lower right, or from the 10:00 to the 4:00 position
On the bottom half of the plate upside down
You shouldn't ______ or take control of a conversation.
sorbet
repast
protocol
monopolize
A formal military dinner for military members only is known as ______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
protocol
stilted
______ is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society.
Dining-Out
Etiquette
Receiving line
Stag
A ______ is a group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a social function.
curtly
repast
protocol
receiving line
______ are name cards for a formal dinner.
Place cards
Tines
Stilted
Martial
If you do not normally speak a ______ or flowery language, you should not write in that way in a thank you note.
repast
protocol
martial
stilted
A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited is known as ______.
Dining-In
Dining-Out
comradeship
martial
______ are widespread customs accepted as socially correct ways of acting.
Manners
Etiquette
Protocol
Foundations
A military officer, the school principal, or a government official (such as a senator or mayor), are ______ at a JROTC Cadet Ball or Dining-In event.
hosts
important
dignitaries
not invited
The response a host receives from you that tells them you will attend or not attend a function is a(n) ______.
Dining-In
RSVP
good idea
monopoly
Where do you place your hands between courses during formal meals?
The right hand may be placed on the table with the left hand in the lap
On your lap or at your sides, and elbows should not be placed on the table
Either hand may be on the table but not both
It is acceptable to hold hands with a date, but it must be out of sight under the table
