Quiz: Do You Have Good Manners Or Are You A Slob?
Quick! What's the proper way to hold a cup of tea? If you're stumped, then this quiz may be more challenging than you originally thought. As it turns out, having good manners goes much further than saying "please" and "thank you." From the days of etiquette expert Emily Post to our more relaxed modern times, politeness is still the secret to success. But do you know some of the more obscure rules? Perhaps the only thing between you and a perfect score is a raised pinky...
Is it ever acceptable to have your phone on the table during a formal dinner?
It's the early 1920s, and a young couple goes for an evening stroll. Where should the man stand?
You're strolling with your friend when they run into an acquaintance. What do you do?
You have to write a long letter to your friend. What should your writing be like?
What is a sign that you've successfully risen up the social ranks in your community?
Back in the day, was it a faux pas to have a candle on the table during a luncheon?
There's only one seat left on the bus, and it's between you and an old woman. What should you do?
In the olden days, was it proper for a gentleman to change his clothes before dinner?
According to tradition, should you exit your chair from the left or the right?
If you're passing plates around the table at a dinner party, which way do they go?
Which of these should you bring to a dinner party as a gift for the host?
Based on the strength of the scent, how much perfume should a lady wear?
According to old-school rules, should a man always carry a female companion's purse?
According to Emily Post, who was once the expert on etiquette, how should you set your table for dinner when you're alone?
Your friend has a juicy bit of gossip — what should you do?
Which of the following should you definitely do during a job interview?
It's 1922 and you want to host an afternoon tea. Should you have it in the garden?
Traditionally, in which hand should you hold your fork while cutting food?
Which of the following items should never be on the table during a meal?
Which of the following is not an appropriate lunch to heat up in the office microwave?
As a boss, when is it appropriate to contact your employee with a work matter?