Formal Dining Etiquette Quiz

Where should the tines of the fork be placed in a formal dining setting?

• On the right side of the napkin

• Tines up on the left side of the napkin

• Tines down on the left side of the napkin

• Tines up on the right side of the napkin

What is the correct position for the knife in a formal table setting?

• On the left side, blade facing away from the plate

• On the right side, blade towards the plate

• On the right side, blade away from the plate

• On the left side, blade towards the plate

How should drinks be arranged on the table in relation to the courses?

• From right to left across the top where the dessert spoon is

• From left to right across the top where the dessert spoon is

• In a single line below the dessert spoon

• Randomly around the table

What is the etiquette for using napkins to wipe your mouth during a meal?

• Wipe before and after drinking

• Wipe only after eating

• Wipe before eating

• Wipe after eating and before drinking

According to the text, how should meat be consumed during a formal meal?

• In several bites

• Cut into small pieces and eaten all at once

• Cut and eaten one bite at a time

• Eaten whole without cutting

What should you do if you are finished eating but the next course has not yet been served?

• Leave the table until the next course is served.

• Complain to the waiter about the delay.

• Put the knife and fork across the top of the plate.

• Start cleaning the table.

What is advised to do if you do not like the food served during that course?

• Politely ask for a different dish.

• Complain loudly to attract attention.

• Just sit and socialize until the next course.

• Leave the restaurant immediately.

When setting the table for a formal meal, where should the knife be placed?

• above the dinner plate

• left of the dinner plate

• right of the dinner plate

• on the dinner plate

Where should you place your napkin?

• On the table

• Under your chair

• On your lap

When setting a table, where should you place the napkin

• To the left

• To the right