Dining Etiquette Quiz

15 Questions | By Susiewilson1 | Updated: Oct 15, 2013 | Attempts: 178

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1.

Place your napkin on your lap when food arrives.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Place your napkin on your lap when you sit down.

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2.

It is proper dining etiquette to butter the whole piece of bread at once.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
It is proper dining etiquette to butter your bread each pice at a time.

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3.

You can start eating once everyone has been served.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You can start eating once everyone has been served AND the host (or hostess) has taken a bite.

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4.

Always scoop your soup going away from you.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

When someone asks you to pass the salt, you also pass the pepper.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
You always "marry" the salt and pepper and they are passed together.

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6.

It wasn't always this way...but in today's technology business world, it is acceptable to answer your cell phone during a meal.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
NO! NO! NO! You should not answer your cell phone during a meal. If you are expecting a call during the meal, you should tell the people you are dining with that you are expecting an important call that you will have to take. Whe the call comes in, then excuse yourself from the table and take the call.

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7.

In a professional setting, nourishment is not the primary goal of a dining experience--networking is the main purpose.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
You should never order anything that is messy to eat or something that you would have to eat with your hands, such as a burger or shellfish. An entree such as a grilled, boneless, skinless chicken breast is a good choice.

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8.

The dining rule "never season without a reason" means you do not add condiments, spices, and sauces to your meal until after you taste.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

It is okay to greet from your seat when new guests join your table.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Never Greet from your seat.

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10.

Always select your silverware starting from the outside in.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

A good way to indicate to the wait staff that you are finished is to push your plate forward a few inches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
A good way to indicate to the wait staff that you are finished is to place you silverware diagonal at the 4:00 position on your plate.

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12.

You should not put a utensil back on the table after you start to use it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
13.

Your drinking glass is on the right if you are right handed and on the left if you are lefthanded.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Always remember that the bread is to the left and your drink is always to the right.

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14.

It is proper to chew mints/gum after a meal to freshen your breath as long as you offer a piece to everyone at the table.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
ABSOLUTELY NO GUM!! Mints - always use them discretely and privately.

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15.

When dining with professional, if you really have a craving for pizza, ribs, burgers, spaghetti, crab, or lobster, it's OK to order it--especially if you are paying.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
You should never order anything that is messy to eat or something that you would have to eat with your hands, such as a burger or shellfish. An entree such as a grilled, boneless, skinless chicken breast is a good choice.

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Dining Etiquette Quiz

Place your napkin on your lap when food arrives.

It is proper dining etiquette to butter the whole piece of bread at once.

You can start eating once everyone has been served.

Always scoop your soup going away from you.

When someone asks you to pass the salt, you also pass the pepper.

It wasn't always this way...but in today's technology business world, it is acceptable to answer your cell phone during a meal.

In a professional setting, nourishment is not the primary goal of a dining experience--networking is the main purpose.

The dining rule "never season without a reason" means you do not add condiments, spices, and sauces to your meal until after you taste.

It is okay to greet from your seat when new guests join your table.

Always select your silverware starting from the outside in.

A good way to indicate to the wait staff that you are finished is to push your plate forward a few inches.

You should not put a utensil back on the table after you start to use it.

Your drinking glass is on the right if you are right handed and on the left if you are lefthanded.

It is proper to chew mints/gum after a meal to freshen your breath as long as you offer a piece to everyone at the table.

When dining with professional, if you really have a craving for pizza, ribs, burgers, spaghetti, crab, or lobster, it's OK to order it--especially if you are paying.