The meal is over when...

The host places napkin on table

Thank you notes should be...

Not necessary if you thanked the giver in person

When the meal is over, you napkin is placed...

Loosely folded, placed on the left

Folded and placed under the front lip of your plate

When you are resting American style, your knife goes...

On the table, next to the plate

Your meat should be cut...

However way your host is cutting his/her meat

When dining family style dishes are passed to the...

Reach politely for what you need

When you have been toasted, you should...

Smile, say thank you, and return a short toast

Stand, take a sip and say a few words

Smile, say thank you, and return a short toast

Where is the head of the table?

Any seat where the host is sitting

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1.

The bread and butter plate is located...?
- A.
  
  On the left
- B.
  
  On the right
- C.
  
  Near the bread basket
- D.
  
  At the top of the plate
Correct Answer
A. On the left

Explanation
Your bread plate is always located at the upper left of your place setting

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2.

What is the name of the plate under your soup bowl?
- A.
  
  Salad plate
- B.
  
  Charger
- C.
  
  Service plate
- D.
  
  First course plate
Correct Answer
C. Service plate

Explanation
The service plate may hold a soup bowl or salad bowl. Place your spoon on the service plate when finished with that course.

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3.

The meal is over when...
- A.
  
  You are finished
- B.
  
  Waitperson brings coffee
- C.
  
  The host places napkin on table
- D.
  
  When everyone is finished
Correct Answer
C. The host places napkin on table

Explanation
The meal is always over when the host is finished and places his/her napkin on the table.

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4.

Which method is also the American style of eating?
- A.
  
  Continental
- B.
  
  Left-Right Switch
- C.
  
  European
- D.
  
  Zig Zag
Correct Answer
D. Zig Zag

Explanation
Zig Zag is the American style of eating where your switch your fork between hands.

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5.

Thank you notes should be...
- A.
  
  Sent promptly
- B.
  
  Not necessary if you thanked the giver in person
- C.
  
  Emailed
- D.
  
  A thank you call is sufficient
Correct Answer
A. Sent promptly

Explanation
Thank you notes should always be sent promptly and hand written.

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6.

When the meal is over, you napkin is placed...
- A.
  
  On your plate
- B.
  
  On the chair
- C.
  
  Loosely folded, placed on the left
- D.
  
  Folded and placed under the front lip of your plate
Correct Answer
C. Loosely folded, placed on the left

Explanation
When you are finished dining, place your loosely folded napkin to the left of your dinner plate. Watch your host closely to determine when he/she is finished. This will alert you to finish as well.

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7.

Which fork is on the right?
- A.
  
  Aperitif fork
- B.
  
  Fish fork
- C.
  
  Seafood fork
- D.
  
  Salad fork
Correct Answer
C. Seafood fork

Explanation
Your seafood fork (if available) will be the one located to the right of your plate.

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8.

When you are resting American style, your knife goes...
- A.
  
  Top of the plate
- B.
  
  On the table, next to the plate
- C.
  
  Kept in your hand
- D.
  
  Left on your bread plate
Correct Answer
A. Top of the plate

Explanation
Your knife is placed at the top of your plate, blade facing center.

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9.

Your meat should be cut...
- A.
  
  All at once
- B.
  
  Five to six pieces at a time
- C.
  
  One to two bites at a time
- D.
  
  However way your host is cutting his/her meat
Correct Answer
C. One to two bites at a time

Explanation
Your meat should always be cut one or two bites at a time.

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10.

When leaving the dining table during the meal, your napkin should be...
- A.
  
  Left on the table
- B.
  
  Placed on your chair
- C.
  
  Taken with you
- D.
  
  Placed neatly on your plate
Correct Answer
B. Placed on your chair

Explanation
Place your napkin in your chair when you leave during the meal. This will alert the waitstaff that you are returning to the table.

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11.

When dining family style dishes are passed to the...
- A.
  
  Left
- B.
  
  Right
- C.
  
  Doesn't matter
- D.
  
  Reach politely for what you need
Correct Answer
B. Right

Explanation
For the first passing, dishes are always passed to the right. After that, whichever direction is convenient.

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12.

When you have been toasted, you should...
- A.
  
  Stand, take a sip and say a few words
- B.
  
  Take a sip
- C.
  
  Stand and give a toast
- D.
  
  Smile, say thank you, and return a short toast
Correct Answer
D. Smile, say thank you, and return a short toast

Explanation
Smile, say thank you and return a short toast. You should never take a drink when being toasted.

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13.

Where is the head of the table?
- A.
  
  Seat closest to the door
- B.
  
  The middle seat
- C.
  
  Seat farthest from the door
- D.
  
  Any seat where the host is sitting
Correct Answer
C. Seat farthest from the door

Explanation
The seat farthest from the door is the head of the table. Always wait to be asked to be seated before selecting a seat.

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14.

The salt and pepper shaker are...
- A.
  
  Passed as needed
- B.
  
  Used sparingly
- C.
  
  Always passed together
- D.
  
  Passed with the bread basket
Correct Answer
C. Always passed together

Explanation
Always pass the salt and pepper shaker together and place them on the table near the recipient, not in their hand.

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15.

The napkin can be used to...
- A.
  
  Blow nose
- B.
  
  Remove lipstick
- C.
  
  Clean silverware
- D.
  
  Signals the end of the meal
Correct Answer
D. Signals the end of the meal

Explanation
The host signals the end of the meal by placing his napkin on the table. Excuse yourself from the table if you need to blow your nose or remove lipstick. Ask the waitstaff for clean silverware if needed.

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Five Star School Of Etiquette

The bread and butter plate is located...?

What is the name of the plate under your soup bowl?

The meal is over when...

Which method is also the American style of eating?

Thank you notes should be...

When the meal is over, you napkin is placed...

Which fork is on the right?

When you are resting American style, your knife goes...

Your meat should be cut...

When leaving the dining table during the meal, your napkin should be...

When dining family style dishes are passed to the...

When you have been toasted, you should...

Where is the head of the table?

The salt and pepper shaker are...

The napkin can be used to...