Coverage : The General Etiquette Quiz will test your knowledge of a wide variety of basic etiquette issues.
The General Etiquette Quiz questions are carefully compiled so you can gauge how effective you are at using your best manners.
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| 1. | When you receive an invitation to a party with a request to RSVP, ideally when should you RSVP? |
| a. | | Anytime before the party |
| b. | | Anytime before the RSVP date |
| c. | | As soon as you know if you can attend or not |
| d. | | Really doesn't matter – the concept of RSVPing is a dated one
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| 2. | At what age should children be taught how to write a thank you note? |
| a. | | 18, so they handle them well in their adult life |
| b. | | As soon as they can write |
| c. | | 10 |
| d. | | First grade
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| 3. | When you are the gym, what should you do as you leave a weight machine? |
| a. | | Leave the setting at the same level as when you were using the machine |
| b. | | Set it to the lowest/lightest setting |
| c. | | Set it at a median setting |
| d. | | Set it to the highest/heaviest setting
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| 4. | What is the best course of action when shopping with children during the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season? |
| a. | | Leave them at home |
| b. | | Bring them along, but make sure they bring some entertainment along |
| c. | | Bring them along and hope other shoppers aren't too distressed by them |
| d. | | Let them bring friends to keep them occupied
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| 5. | You're heading out of the bank; who holds the door for whom? |
| a. | | An older man holds the door for a younger man or lady |
| b. | | An older woman holds the door for a younger man or lady |
| c. | | Whoever goes first holds the door for others behind him or her |
| d. | | There is no obligation to hold the door for anyone
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| 6. | What is the difference between Continental and American styles of dining? |
| a. | | Continental style dining is relevant only at French and Basque restaurants |
| b. | | Continental style dining requires the use of both hands used at the same time to handle the food |
| c. | | Place settings are different between the two styles of dining |
| d. | | American style dining is also known as "cafeteria" style, while Continental is menu-based
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| 7. | Where should a woman place her purse while dining in a sit-down restaurant? |
| a. | | Between her back and the chair or on her lap |
| b. | | On the floor |
| c. | | On the table, to the left and right above the place setting |
| d. | | Hung on the back of the chair if a handbag, otherwise on an empty chair
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| 8. | Many proudly participate in "re-gifting", or keeping gifts you don't like to give to people on your own gift list. What do etiquette experts say about this practice? |
| a. | | It's never appropriate; if you are really unhappy with a gift, you should donate it |
| b. | | It's appropriate, as long as the new recipient of the gift is aware of the gift's former life |
| c. | | It's marginally appropriate – just be careful who gets the gift next so you don't give the gift the same person who gave it to you. |
| d. | | It's always appropriate
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| 9. | Who extends a hand for a handshake first? |
| a. | | The man, always |
| b. | | The older person, regardless of gender |
| c. | | Doesn't matter, but what matters is that someone does it to properly greet a new acquaintance |
| d. | | The host, who establishes proper "territory" first
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| 10. | You and your party amass a large restaurant bill. You offer to pay and someone else offers to pay the tip. What do you do? |
| a. | | Defer to the person offering the tip; this will save you a few dollars |
| b. | | Tell your generous friend "no thanks", as you don't want to worry they didn't leave enough |
| c. | | Suggest everyone at the table split the tip evenly |
| d. | | Accept their offer, telling them how much the tip should be
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| 11. | When playing poker, when is it OK to talk about a hand you just folded? |
| a. | | Always, it's fun to talk about what could have been |
| b. | | Never |
| c. | | When another player who is also out wants to chat about it (but keep it on the down-low for players still playing) |
| d. | | When information from your hand might help another player.
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| 12. | If someone forgets to introduce you to a new acquaintance, what should you do? |
| a. | | Move on with the conversation; there will be a chance later to provide your name |
| b. | | Tell your friend, partner, etc., they forgot to introduce you and to please do it now |
| c. | | Say, "I'm Susan, Bob's wife, nice to meet you" |
| d. | | Say nothing and walk away, disgusted with both parties
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| 13. | When shaking hands, a man should wait until a woman extends her hand before he extends his. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 14. | About what percentage of your visual image conveys your message to the other party? |
| a. | | 10% |
| b. | | 55% |
| c. | | 75% |
| d. | | 90%
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| 15. | The person who initiates a lunch date and makes arrangements should always pay. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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