Professionalism and Social Etiquette Quiz

What is the purpose of etiquette?

• To make people feel uncomfortable

• To put the finishing touches to rough edges

• To show off social skills

• To create chaos in social situations

What are the rules for courtesy and good manners for making introductions, giving handshakes, and meeting people for the first time?

• Be polite and respectful

• Ignore the person completely

• Be rude and dismissive

• Avoid making eye contact

What is poise and how does it influence our posture, movement, and comportment as ladies or gentlemen?

• It makes us behave arrogantly

• It makes us behave timidly

• It influences our behavior positively

• It has no influence on our behavior

What are the rules of netiquette? I.e. email and phone etiquette?

• Use all capital letters in emails

• Be rude and disrespectful in emails

• Use proper spelling and grammar in emails

• Ignore emails and phone calls

What are some unwritten social rules in Nigeria that are peculiar to our culture?

• Ignore people in need of help

• Respect elders and authority figures

• Be aggressive and confrontational

• Always speak loudly in public

What are the advantages of knowing and practicing social etiquette always? What are the challenges or reservations people have?

• Reservations include fear of being judged

• Advantages include job opportunities and relationship possibilities

• Challenges include lack of confidence

• No advantages, only challenges

How can you build a stronger professional profile on LinkedIn or other professional networks?

• By being inactive on the platform

• By connecting with random people

• By being authentic and detailed in your profile

• By ignoring messages and requests

What are some tips for good grooming and personal hygiene?

• Keep hair, teeth, and nails clean and well-groomed

• Avoid brushing teeth and using deodorant

• Ignore personal hygiene completely

• Wear tattered and stained clothing

Discuss dining etiquette briefly.

• Slurp tea and soup loudly

• Use a toothpick at the table

• Speak with food in your mouth

• Maintain good eye contact and avoid dominating the conversation

What are the elements of professionalism in the workplace?

• Avoiding teamwork and collaboration

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Lack of respect for colleagues

• Being late and unprepared