LESSON 4: SOCIAL ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS

1) What is the purpose of social etiquette?

• To highlight personal achievements
• To express personal opinions freely
• To make social interactions smoother and more respectful
• To make others feel bad

2) When dining at a formal event, which utensil should you use first?

• The knife closest to the plate
• The fork closest to the plate
• The spoon farthest from the plate
• The utensil farthest from the plate

3) If you accidentally bump into someone, what is the most appropriate response?

• Ignore it
• Apologize sincerely
• Blame the other person
• Make a joke about it

4) Good posture is an example of which type of etiquette?

• Table manners
• Body language
• Communication
• Dress code

5) When making an introduction in a formal setting, you should:

• Introduce the younger person to the older person
• Introduce yourself first
• Introduce the older person to the younger person
• Avoid making introductions

When greeting someone, a firm but gentle ________ is considered polite.

During a formal meal, it’s important to keep your ________ off the table when not eating.

One of the most important aspects of social etiquette is showing ________ for others.

When attending a formal event, it’s important to ________ appropriately for the occasion.

If you receive a gift, you should always send a ________ note afterward.