A Simple Knowledge Quiz About Business Dining Etiquettes

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    You can talk with your mouth full of food, just make sure you don't spill it all over the table.

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  • 2. 

    You should chew your food with your mouth closed and silently.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Chewing food with your mouth closed and silently is considered good manners and etiquette in most cultures. It shows respect for others around you and prevents the unpleasant sight and sound of food being chewed. Chewing with your mouth open and making noise can be seen as impolite and can disrupt the dining experience for others. Therefore, the correct answer is "Yes."

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  • 3. 

    Where should you place your napkin as soon as you sit on your seat?

    • On your seat before sitting.

    • Under your plate.

    • In your pocket so you can take it out later.

    • On your lap.

    Correct Answer
    A. On your lap.
    Explanation
    When you sit on your seat, it is considered proper etiquette to immediately place your napkin on your lap. This is done to protect your clothing from any spills or food debris that may occur during the meal. Placing the napkin on your lap also signifies that you are ready to begin the meal.

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    How will the letters "b" and "d" (in that order) help you at dinner?

    • Bread on the left, drink on the right

    • The will remind you of good manners "be docile"

    • They will always remind you to compliment your host "best dinner"

    • Bread on the left, dessert on the right

    Correct Answer
    A. Bread on the left, drink on the right
    Explanation
    The letters "b" and "d" in the correct answer, "Bread on the left, drink on the right," serve as a mnemonic device to remember the proper placement of items on the dinner table. The letter "b" represents "bread" and reminds you to place it on the left side of your plate, while the letter "d" represents "drink" and reminds you to place it on the right side. This mnemonic helps you remember the etiquette of setting the table correctly during dinner.

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  • 5. 

    Select the "do's ":

    • Say "May I please be excused" when you have to leave the table.

    • There is nothing wrong in snapping your fingers to get the server's attention.

    • Always pass salt and pepper in pair to others.

    • You can use your smartphone while being on the table.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Say "May I please be excused" when you have to leave the table.
    A. Always pass salt and pepper in pair to others.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Say 'May I please be excused' when you have to leave the table" and "Always pass salt and pepper in pair to others." This is because saying "May I please be excused" is a polite way to inform others that you need to leave the table. Passing salt and pepper in pairs is a common dining etiquette as it ensures that both condiments are readily available to everyone at the table. The other options, snapping fingers to get the server's attention and using a smartphone at the table, are considered rude and disrespectful in a dining setting.

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  • 6. 

    Which is a big "Don't" during a business dining?

    • Sit properly and straight in your chair.

    • Don't start eating until everyone has their food on their plate.

    • Always be polite and thankful towards your server.

    • You can eat the way you feel comfortable or the way you want.

    Correct Answer
    A. You can eat the way you feel comfortable or the way you want.
    Explanation
    You cannot eat the way you want or the way you always feel comfortable. You have to follow some gentle manners. For example, don't eat the way you eat KFC with hands, instead use fork and knife to cut the meat.

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  • 7. 

    Where should you put your napkin if you have to leave the table at any point?

    • Under your plate.

    • Left of your plate.

    • In your back pocket.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above.
    Explanation
    Always put your napkin on your seat gently folded. It gives a sense that you will return to your seat.

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  • 8. 

    If you stop briefly to talk or have a drink, where should you place your utensils? 

    • To the right of your plate

    • To the left of your plate

    • Fork and knife crossed at the top of your plate

    • Above plate, placed horizontally

    Correct Answer
    A. Fork and knife crossed at the top of your plate
    Explanation
    When you stop briefly to talk or have a drink during a meal, it is proper etiquette to place your utensils in a crossed position at the top of your plate. This signals to the waitstaff that you are not finished with your meal and allows them to clear any empty plates or dishes from the table. Placing the utensils above the plate, horizontally, or to the left or right of the plate may cause confusion and could disrupt the flow of service.

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