SkillsUSA Etiquette
Study Guide for Districts, States, etc.
- 1.
When introducing a man and a woman to one another, _________ should be introdiced first.
- A.
The man
- B.
The woman
- C.
The elder of the two
- D.
The younger of the two
Correct Answer
B. The woman -
- 2.
When leaving a gratuity at a resturant, good service warrants:
- A.
5% of the bill
- B.
10-15% of the bill
- C.
15-20% of the bill
- D.
What you think is warranted
Correct Answer
C. 15-20% of the bill -
- 3.
In family style dinners, the salt and pepper should be passed _______.
- A.
Separately
- B.
Together
- C.
Salt before pepper
- D.
Pepper before salt
Correct Answer
B. Together -
- 4.
Knives, forks, and spoons are set next to the plate or bowl with the utensils to be used first on the _______.
- A.
Serving tray
- B.
Right side of the dish or bowl
- C.
Inside
- D.
Outside
Correct Answer
D. Outside -
- 5.
When not in use, a spoon or fork should be rested _______.
- A.
At the right side of the plate
- B.
At the left side of the plate
- C.
Middle of the plate
- D.
In your left hand
Correct Answer
A. At the right side of the plate -
- 6.
When finished with your meal, place your napkin, loosely but neatly folded, ___________.
- A.
On your plate
- B.
Under your coffee cup
- C.
Around your utensils
- D.
In its original position beside your plate
Correct Answer
D. In its original position beside your plate -
- 7.
An example of a proper complimentary closing for a business letter may be:
- A.
"Dear _____"
- B.
(Your name)
- C.
"Respectfully"
- D.
"Thanks"
Correct Answer
C. "Respectfully" -
- 8.
The letters "cc" that are typed two or three lines below the signature, stand for:
- A.
"closed captioned"
- B.
"carbon copy"
- C.
"color copy"
- D.
"condensed copy"
Correct Answer
B. "carbon copy" -
- 9.
When you have finished eating, placing your utensils _______ will signal the waiter or waitress.
- A.
At the right side of your plate
- B.
At the left side of your plate
- C.
At the 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock position on the plate
- D.
In their original positions beside the plate
Correct Answer
C. At the 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock position on the plate -
- 10.
Being neat, clean, and dressing to suit the occasion is the pride you show in your ____________.
- A.
Occupation
- B.
Parents
- C.
Appearance
- D.
Job
Correct Answer
C. Appearance -
- 11.
Professional etiquette is displayed in:
- A.
The firmness of your handshake
- B.
Your ability to learn
- C.
Your poise in an unfamiliar situation
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 12.
When adressing sone through written correspondence it is important to remember:
- A.
That just as people form quick impressions by your appearance, they also pick up strong clues from your letter writing
- B.
That this is only a formality
- C.
That quantity, not quality, works best
- D.
To focus on your accomplishments and not the person you are addressing
Correct Answer
A. That just as people form quick impressions by your appearance, they also pick up strong clues from your letter writing -
- 13.
When introducing a guest, it is proper to:
- A.
State the guest's name first
- B.
Give some background information about the people you are introducing
- C.
State the name of the person you are introducing to the guests first
- D.
Let the individuals introduce themselves
Correct Answer
B. Give some background information about the people you are introducing -
- 14.
When staying in a private home as a guest, you should:
- A.
Respect your hosts' customs for meals and bedtime
- B.
Pitch in with the housework and clean up after yourself
- C.
Pay for any telephone calls or other expenses you have incurred
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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