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Etiquette Quiz

1. Which is the proper way to eat a roll when dining out?
a. Use your knife to cut the roll in half before buttering.
b. Tear the roll in half before buttering.
c. Tear the roll into several small pieces and butter each piece.
d. Don't tear or cut the roll. It should only be eaten whole.
Correct Answer: Tear the roll in half before buttering.

2. Is double-dunking acceptable if you turn your piece of food to the side without a bite taken from it?
a. Yes
b. No
Correct Answer: No!

3. In what country is slurping your noodles a compliment to the chef?
a. Slurping is never polite.
b. United States
c. Italy
d. Japan
Correct Answer: Japan

4. If you receive bad service at a restaurant, should you still leave a tip?
a. Yes
b. No
Correct Answer: Yes (It's alright to tip under 15% if you feel your service was bad, but it's better to leave a small tip and inform the manager of your dissatisfaction than to deny your server of the supplement to their low wages.)

5. When should you place your napkin in your lap when dining out?
a. Napkins don't belong on your nap.
b. When your food arrives.
c. Leave it until you need it to clean up a spill or your mouth.
d. Right after you take your seat or when your drink arrives.
Correct Answer: Right after you take your seat or when your drink arrives.

6. It's holiday time and you've had a regular hairstylist all year. What's the proper tip amount?
a. 15% of a regular visit.
b. The cost of one regular visit or gift of equivalent worth.
c. Ten dollars or a ten-dollar gift certificate.
d. No tip is necessary for a hairstylist.
Correct Answer: The cost of one regular visit or gift of equivalent worth.

7. Who typically should go through a revolving door first?
a. Man
b. Woman
Correct Answer: Woman (But if it isn’t already moving, the man should give the door a little push.)

8. Is it ever too late to send a belated gift?
a. Yes
b. No
Correct Answer: No!

9. Which side of your chest should you wear a nametag?
a. Left
b. Right
Correct Answer: Right

10. In traditional social settings, which order is correct for introductions?
a. Men are introduced to women.
b. Women are introduced to men.
Correct Answer: Men are introduced to women.

Your Score:

8-10 points:
Flawless etiquette. You know the ins and outs of propriety and are rarely placed in a social or dining situation you can’t handle.

5-7 points:
Good manners. You won’t be excused from the table for putting your elbows up but occasionally you do forget some of the finer nuances of etiquette.

0-4 points:
Bordering on rude. Please tell us that you don’t belch at the table. You’re probably not offending anyone but you might want to brush up on your etiquette before your next social outing.