

Wait for the oldest person at the table to take his/hers.ĭ. Wait for the host or hostess to take his or her napkin before taking yours.Ĭ. When do you take your napkin from the table and place it on your lap?ī. You are invited to dinner in a private home. Simply sit down yourself and the visitor will find a place himself or herself.

Say nothing about where the visitor should sit and let the visitor sit where he or she wishes.ĭ. When you greet a visitor in your office, you should:Ī. The waiter is coming toward you to serve wine. With the other three people you are not speaking at that moment. Each of the four, moving your eye contact from one to another.Ĭ. With the person to whom you are speaking at that moment.ī. You are talking with a group of four people. You are invited to a reception and the invitation states "7:00 to 9:00 p.m." You should, or you may:ī. Included are three other couples, including your most valuable client and his wife. You are hosting a dinner party at a restaurant. Loosely fold it and place it on the right side. Fold it and place it to the left of your plate.Ĭ. Midway through the meal, you're called to the telephone. You are at a table in a restaurant for a business dinner. Say nothing and allow the champagne to be poured. Ask the waiter to pour water into your champagne glass instead.ĭ. You simply can not drink champagne yet know the host will be offering a toast. You are at a dinner and champagne is served with the dessert. Use the spoon provided, picking up the cup to finish the soup completely.

Eat half of it with a spoon and drink the remainder.ĭ. Use the spoon provided, not picking up the cup at all.Ĭ. You are in a restaurant and a thin soup is served in a cup with no handles. You say "thank you" and take a sip of your drink. Are you correct?Ī toast has been proposed in your honor. You have pre-ordered for everyone and indicated where he or she should sit. You are hosting a dinner at a restaurant. You position yourself so the client is seated curbside. You ask: "Who's calling, please?" Are you correct? You answer the phone for your supervisor who cannot reach his phone in time. After a brief chat, you give him your business card. Beta, our client from San Diego." Is this introduction correct?Īt a social function, you meet the CEO of an important corporation. Alpha, enters the room when you're meeting with an important client, Mr.
