WorksheetsWHATS YOUR SOCIAL IQ?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. The following is true about Continental and American style dining is?
American style the knife is used only for cutting and held in the right hand for right handed people.
Continental style the knife remains in the left hand and the fork in the right for right handed people.
American style the tines of the fork face downward when bringing food to your mouth.
2. In modern business settings, it does not matter who initiates handshakes..
TRUE
FALSE
3. Regarding “thank you” after a lunch meeting:
Sending an email thank you is all that is expected.
The hand-written note is always the best option.
Just call…it takes so much less time.
4. How long does a person have to return business phone calls?
Business calls should be returned within one hour
A maximum of seven days
Each person needs to establish a return calls policy
5. Studies show up to 55% of a first impression is based on (a) .
6. In North American business, you are expected to maintain eye contact for (a) seconds when you first greet someone
7. When do you place your napkin on your lap?
Immediately after sitting at the table
When your food arrives
After the host or guest of honor
8. When you are the guest of honor and the the toast is to you,
you do not take a drink or take a toast is to you,
you do not take a drink or make a toast to yourself?
TRUE
FALSE
9. 85% of people polled felt that (a) would make the world a happier, more civilized place.
10. “Tatami” is how you say “hello” in Japanese.
TRUE or FALSE
(a)
11. If invited to a function where will I not know anyone
except the guest of honor, who am I allowed to bring?
No one, unless the invitation explicitly states “and guest”.
A client or friend who may know the guest of honor.
If you are uncomfortable alone, don’t attend. Send a note of regret.
12. If you are uncomfortable alone, don’t attend. Send a note of regret.
TRUE
FALSE
13. How would you introduce your boss to your spouse at a work related event?
Mr/Ms Boss, I’d like you to meet my spouse.
Spouse, this is my boss Mr./Ms. Boss
Spouse, I’d like to introduce Mr./Ms. Boss.
14. During office hours, it is appropriate to address all co-workers,
regardless of their rank, by their first name.
FALSE
TRUE
15. In South America men greet by (a) ; this is known as the “abrazzo.”
16. Business casual means a man’s shirt should have a collar.
TRUE
FALSE
17. You should always take a drink of offered in a “mixing” situation so others will feel comfortable drinking.
TRUE
FALSE
18. You are attending an industry convention…
Visit as many trade show booths as possible and get free stuff.
Make a quick appearance and spend the day shopping
Pretend you are ill and skip out of sessions early.
Attend all the required events and have a little fun as well.
19. A very significant non verbal element related to perceived confidence and credibility is
(a) .
20. Your bread plate is the one on the left or the right?
Left
Right
