| 1. | When you receive an invitation to a party with a request to RSVP, ideally when should you RSVP? |
| a. | | Anytime before the party |
| b. | | Anytime before the RSVP date |
| c. | | As soon as you know if you can attend or not |
| d. | | Really doesn't matter – the concept of RSVPing is a dated one
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| 2. | At what age should children be taught how to write a thank you note? |
| a. | | 18, so they handle them well in their adult life |
| b. | | As soon as they can write |
| c. | | 10 |
| d. | | First grade
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| 3. | When you are the gym, what should you do as you leave a weight machine? |
| a. | | Leave the setting at the same level as when you were using the machine |
| b. | | Set it to the lowest/lightest setting |
| c. | | Set it at a median setting |
| d. | | Set it to the highest/heaviest setting
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| 4. | What is the best course of action when shopping with children during the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season? |
| a. | | Leave them at home |
| b. | | Bring them along, but make sure they bring some entertainment along |
| c. | | Bring them along and hope other shoppers aren't too distressed by them |
| d. | | Let them bring friends to keep them occupied
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| 5. | You're heading out of the bank; who holds the door for whom? |
| a. | | An older man holds the door for a younger man or lady |
| b. | | An older woman holds the door for a younger man or lady |
| c. | | Whoever goes first holds the door for others behind him or her |
| d. | | There is no obligation to hold the door for anyone
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| 6. | What is the difference between Continental and American styles of dining? |
| a. | | Continental style dining is relevant only at French and Basque restaurants |
| b. | | Continental style dining requires the use of both hands used at the same time to handle the food |
| c. | | Place settings are different between the two styles of dining |
| d. | | American style dining is also known as "cafeteria" style, while Continental is menu-based
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| 7. | Where should a woman place her purse while dining in a sit-down restaurant? |
| a. | | Between her back and the chair or on her lap |
| b. | | On the floor |
| c. | | On the table, to the left and right above the place setting |
| d. | | Hung on the back of the chair if a handbag, otherwise on an empty chair
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| 8. | Many proudly participate in "re-gifting", or keeping gifts you don't like to give to people on your own gift list. What do etiquette experts say about this practice? |
| a. | | It's never appropriate; if you are really unhappy with a gift, you should donate it |
| b. | | It's appropriate, as long as the new recipient of the gift is aware of the gift's former life |
| c. | | It's marginally appropriate – just be careful who gets the gift next so you don't give the gift the same person who gave it to you. |
| d. | | It's always appropriate
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| 9. | Who extends a hand for a handshake first? |
| a. | | The man, always |
| b. | | The older person, regardless of gender |
| c. | | Doesn't matter, but what matters is that someone does it to properly greet a new acquaintance |
| d. | | The host, who establishes proper "territory" first
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| 10. | You and your party amass a large restaurant bill. You offer to pay and someone else offers to pay the tip. What do you do? |
| a. | | Defer to the person offering the tip; this will save you a few dollars |
| b. | | Tell your generous friend "no thanks", as you don't want to worry they didn't leave enough |
| c. | | Suggest everyone at the table split the tip evenly |
| d. | | Accept their offer, telling them how much the tip should be
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| 11. | When playing poker, when is it OK to talk about a hand you just folded? |
| a. | | Always, it's fun to talk about what could have been |
| b. | | Never |
| c. | | When another player who is also out wants to chat about it (but keep it on the down-low for players still playing) |
| d. | | When information from your hand might help another player.
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| 12. | If someone forgets to introduce you to a new acquaintance, what should you do? |
| a. | | Move on with the conversation; there will be a chance later to provide your name |
| b. | | Tell your friend, partner, etc., they forgot to introduce you and to please do it now |
| c. | | Say, "I'm Susan, Bob's wife, nice to meet you" |
| d. | | Say nothing and walk away, disgusted with both parties
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| 13. | When shaking hands, a man should wait until a woman extends her hand before he extends his. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 14. | About what percentage of your visual image conveys your message to the other party? |
| a. | | 10% |
| b. | | 55% |
| c. | | 75% |
| d. | | 90%
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| 15. | The person who initiates a lunch date and makes arrangements should always pay. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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What others think about General Etiquette |
| By: Joey G on Feb 8, 2010 |
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| By: shubhu on Oct 14, 2009 |
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| By: Lilly on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | I have always been polite, but my life goal is to be a etiquette expert. I sadly feel it is a lost tradition, and although the " get married and be done with it" idea is stereo-typical and extremely conservative, I do feel all young women, who will soon be at the forefront, need to learn e |
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| By: Lilly on Aug 25, 2009 |
| | I have always been polite, but my life goal is to be a etiquette expert. I sadly feel it is a lost tradition, and although the " get married and be done with it" idea is stereo-typical and extremely conservative, I do feel all young women, who will soon be at the forefront, need to learn e |
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| By: namrata on Jun 28, 2009 |
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| By: Najeeba on Apr 30, 2009 |
| | these are good manner to know and use to better our daily interactions with people. |
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| By: lma on Apr 23, 2009 |
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| By: star on Apr 2, 2009 |
| | I'm glad to learn more about etiquette, and make the world a better place. |
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| By: michele on Mar 26, 2009 |
| | everyone should learn etiquette for manners are important. I have to learn this stuff so my father in law will get off of my case - he was an officer in the Marines. He tells me I need to take a college course. LOL I sure hope it's better than either of os think it is. |
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| By: Angie on Mar 24, 2009 |
| | I think kids these days need to learn better etiquette, but the parents need to learn it to. We all could use better manners |
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| By: Jan on Feb 17, 2009 |
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| By: shakeya on Feb 19, 2009 |
| | its always nice to be polite |
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| By: Beatrice on Jan 29, 2009 |
| | Courtesy is a key factor. |
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| By: Shekhar on Dec 19, 2008 |
| | Nice test.A few points to add
When dining out side in a Restaurent, its better to to keep voice low so that it does not reach the next table and disturb their conversation.
One should avoid running in any public place
One should not talk much about him/herself,children etc.
Respect others time. |
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| By: jo on Nov 9, 2008 |
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| By: Jean on Aug 31, 2008 |
| | Say please, thank you and excuse me a lot! |
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| By: Hannah on Aug 15, 2008 |
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| By: Hariet on Jul 5, 2008 |
| | Dinner plates shouldn't be removed from the table, until every guest has finished their course. |
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