Table Manners and Social Etiquette Quiz

What is the proper way to wait for everyone to be seated at the table?

• Stand until everyone is seated

• Sit down and start eating immediately

• Ask the person next to you if it's okay to start eating

• Wait for the host to start eating

How can you identify your bread plate and drink at a formal dinner?

• The bread plate is on the right and the drink is on the left

• The bread plate and drink can be anywhere on the table

• The bread plate is on the left and the drink is on the right

• The bread plate is in front of you and the drink is behind you

What is the correct way to use multiple forks during a meal?

• Eat from the inside out

• Use any fork you prefer

• Use the largest fork for all courses

• Eat from the outside in

Where should the soup spoon be placed in relation to the knife?

• To the left of the knife

• Underneath the knife

• To the right of the knife

• On top of the knife

What is the proper way to hold your fork while cutting food?

• Hold the fork with your thumb and pinky finger

• Hold the fork with your fist

• Hold the fork with your pinky finger extended

• Hold the fork between the index finger and middle finger

What does it mean when you rest your utensils on your plate?

• You are still eating and don't want your plate to be taken away

• You are finished with your meal

• You are taking a break from eating

• You are waiting for someone to pass you a dish

How should the salt and pepper be passed at the table?

• Pass them separately in a counter-clockwise direction

• Pass them together in a clockwise direction

• Pass them separately in a clockwise direction

• Pass them together in a counter-clockwise direction

What is the proper way to introduce yourself to someone?

• Stand up, extend your hand, and say your first and last name

• Stay seated and wave from a distance

• Give a fist bump and say your first name only

• Give a high-five and say your first and last name

What should you do after a meal to show gratitude?

• Write a thank-you note

• Give a hug

• Send a text message

• Say thank you

What is the appropriate way to apologize?

• Ignore the mistake and move on

• Pretend the mistake never happened

• Acknowledge your mistake, show remorse, and make amends

• Blame someone else for the mistake