DINING ETIQUETTE

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This is just a short quiz to test your basic etiquette knowledge. It's not to embarass anyone, but to educate.
So, good luck and do your best.

Questions and Answers

1.

When you have finished eating, place your napkin in the center of your plate?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
2.

It is ok for you to burp at the table if you say excuse me afterwards?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
3.

There are two forks at your table setting. You will start eating the first course of your meal __________________ to you.
- A.
  
  With the fork that is closest to your plate
- B.
  
  With the fork that is farthest from your plate
- C.
  
  With a spoon
- D.
  
  With your fingers
Correct Answer
B. With the fork that is farthest from your plate
4.

You have food stuck in your teeth but there are no toothpicks on the table, you _________________.
- A.
  
  Excuse yourself from the table, go to the restroom and remove it
- B.
  
  Call the waitress over and ask for a toothpick
- C.
  
  Use your fork to remove the food
- D.
  
  Take out your own dental floss and remove it at the table
Correct Answer
A. Excuse yourself from the table, go to the restroom and remove it
5.

What does R.S.V.P. mean?
- A.
  
  Recall the invitation
- B.
  
  Reserve my seat.
- C.
  
  Respect me.
- D.
  
  Respond to the invitation, (répondez s'il vous plaît)
Correct Answer
D. Respond to the invitation, (répondez s'il vous plaît)
6.

It is perfectly fine to arrive fifteen minutes late to a formal dinner?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.

You received and invitation and it says R.S.V.P. and you did. But you had unexpected relatives come into town. Is it acceptable to bring them along with you to the event?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No
8.

You have been invited to a formal/semi-formal event, what do you wear?
- A.
  
  Suit coat, jeans, and sneakers(male)
- B.
  
  Tuxedo(male), and long gown(female)
- C.
  
  A mini-dress/skirt(female), khaki shorts and polo shirt(male)
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Tuxedo(male), and long gown(female)

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Dining Etiquette

When you have finished eating, place your napkin in the center of your plate?

It is ok for you to burp at the table if you say excuse me afterwards?

There are two forks at your table setting. You will start eating the first course of your meal __________________ to you.

You have food stuck in your teeth but there are no toothpicks on the table, you _________________.

What does R.S.V.P. mean?

It is perfectly fine to arrive fifteen minutes late to a formal dinner?

You received and invitation and it says R.S.V.P. and you did. But you had unexpected relatives come into town. Is it acceptable to bring them along with you to the event?

You have been invited to a formal/semi-formal event, what do you wear?