Acanthe School of Etiquette & Protocol

The Eti-Quiz

What is the number one topic to be avoided in formal conversations?

	Profession		Religion
	Travel		The Weather

What do you do if someone forgot to introduce you in a meeting?

	Do nothing		Try to say your name as much as you can
	Talk about yourself in the third person		Introduce youself

What do you do when you drop your fork at a restaurant?

	Pick it up		Leave it on the floor and signal the waiter to replace it
	Ask the person nearest to the fork to pick it up		Kick it under the table

In the gym, you should…

	Arrive fashionably late to classes and personal trainings		Hog the machines. People can wait
	Wipe your sweat		Not think about how you smell because everyone stinks

In a social event, which hand is best to hold your glass with?

	Right hand		Left hand
	Any one of the two		You should not be holding a glass

When you greet a visitor in your office, you..

	Say nothing		Ask them to sit anywhere
	Indicate where they should sit		Tell them to stand

In meetings, where is the best place to wear your name tag?

	On the left chest area		On your belt
	On the right chest area		On your arm

How many “shakes” should a good handshake have?

	3		5
	2		1

When you are finished eating, where should your napkin be?

	Folded loosely and placed on the right side of the plate.		Folded loosely and placed on the left side of the plate.
	Folded loosely and placed in the center of the plate.		Placed on the seat of your chair.

At a round dining table, which bread and butter plate is yours?

	Your Right		Top of the Plate
	Your Left		There is no B&B Plate