PART A

1. When you have finished eating, place your napkin in the centre of your plate.

A. True

B. False

2. If your fork falls on the floor, apologise to everyone at the table, pick it up, clean it properly
with your napkin, and continue using it.

A. True

B. False

3. You should always pass both the salt and pepper even if only one is asked for.
A. True

B. False 

4. You should excuse yourself if you must leave the table during a meal.
A. True

B. False 

5. It is okay for you to burp throughout the meal as long as you say, “Excuse me,” every time
you do so.

A. True

B. False

6. Always use the bread plate to your left.

A. True

B. False

7. Sit up straight and keep your elbows off the table, especially when you are eating.
A. True

B. False

8. Your water and wine glasses are located toward the right of your plate.
A. True

B. False 

9. In order to signal to the waiter that you have finished your meal, place the fork and knife
back on the table where they were before.

A. True

B. False
10. If there are two forks on the table, you should start using the fork nearest to your plate first.

A. True

B. False

11. If there are bones in your food, it is okay for you to spit them out directly onto your plate.

A. True

B. False

12. It is good manners to arrive at a party at least half an hour before it starts as this shows
enthusiasm.

A. True

B. False

13. In the American style of dining, it is proper to switch the fork to your right hand to bring food
into your mouth.
A. True

B. False

14. If you do not like a certain type of food, it is proper to explain in elaborate detail to the
others at the table why this is so.

A. True

B. False

15. Since it is not right to waste food, it is best to ask the waiter or your host for a doggy bag to
take home the leftovers.

A. True

B. False

16. If you are the guest, you should not order the most expensive item on the menu unless it is
suggested by your host.
A. True

B. False

17. It is okay to blow your nose into your napkin as long as you do this quietly.

A. True

B. False

18. Always go to the bathroom to remove food caught in your teeth.

A. True
 B. False

19. Spoon the soup away from you and sip it from the side of the spoon.
A. True

B. False 

20. In a formal place setting, the dessert spoon and fork are usually placed above your plate.
A. True

B. False 

21. Always hold a glass of white wine by the bowl.

A. True

B. False

PART B

If you attend a formal dinner and find a spoon placed horizontally above your dinner plate,
1. 
what is it for?

a. Salad

b. Soup

c. Dessert

d. It's just for looks

 
2.  The fish knife goes where in a formal dinner place setting?

a. To the right of the dinner knife

b. To the left of the dinner knife

c. To the right of the dinner fork

d. To the left of the dinner fork

 
3.  Who should get off an elevator first?

a. Elderly and infirm

b. Men

c. Women

d. Whoever is closest to the door

 
If the person sitting next to you at dinner has accidentally started using your bread plate,
4. 
what do you do?

a. Discreetly place your bread on the side of your dinner plate

b. Ask the waiter for another plate

 c. Tell your fellow diner they have taken your plate and find an extra somewhere on the table

d. Skip eating bread

 
5.  You should always try to have an equal number of men and women at a dinner party.

a. True

b. False

 
6.  How long does the average American dinner last?

a. 15 minutes

b. 30 minutes

c. 45 minutes

d. 1 hour

If you plan to visit (and stay at least one night) with a friend or relative, how much
7. 
advance notice should you give them?

a. 3 days

b. 1 week

c. 2 weeks

d. A month, if possible

8.  I you need to sneeze or cough in public, how should you do it?

a. Hold your head down, and sneeze or cough away from other people

b. Go to an out of the way place, sneeze or cough and then resume activities

Cover your mouth with your left hand (to keep right free for shaking, etc) and sneeze or cough
c.
that day

d. Try to suppress it as long as possible

 
If someone asks you to remove your shoes in their home, but this is not your custom and it
9. 
makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you do?

a. Keep them on

b. Remove them anyway

c. Tell them you are uncomfortable and then decide what to do based on their reaction

d. Ask for a pair of slippers or socks if you are lacking them

 
In the United States, how far should you stand when being introduced to someone or
10. 
introducing yourself?

a. 3 feet

b. 5 feet

c. Two arm's lengths

d. One arm's length

 
11.  What should you do if your cab driver complains your destination is too far?

a. Ignore him and sit back to enjoy the ride

b. Offer a bigger tip

c. Ask to be let out, give no tip, and hail another cab

d. Tell your driver that YOU make decisions about where you're going and it's his job to drive there

 
12.  How much should you tip a bartender?

a. 10% of the bar total

b. 15% of the bar total

c. $1 drink

d. $2 drink

 
13.  You should always bring your host a small gift, even if he or she tells you to bring nothing.

a. True

b. False

 
If a man and woman who aren't together encounter each other on the street at night, what
14. 
should the man do?

a. Engage her by saying hello so she'll know he's not threatening

b. Walk to the other side of the street

c. Walk behind her, and enough so she'll know he's not threatening

d. Pass her quickly so he'll be out of her path