FBLA Business Etiquette Questions and Answers correct

FBLA Business Etiquette Questions and Answers correct What is etiquette? the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group What should you do before you eat? shake hands with people attending luncheon When should you sit down? Remain standing until the host or hostess has been seated (make sure you get to know your host/hostess, and remember their name) How should you sit in your chair? Don't slouch, squirm, or tilt your chair. Where SHOULDN'T you put your items? don't place purses, keys, gloves, etc. on the table When should you place your napkin in your lap? Once everyone is seated, and your host has moved their napkin, place your napkin in your lap. how shouldn't you open your napkin? don't flap the napkin to open it or place it on the table before the meal has ended what shouldn't you do when ordering your meal don't ask too many questions about the menu and don't order the most expensive item on the menu what should you not drink? alcohol What should you make sure not to do when drinking from a glass? don't leave lipstick smears on your glass When is it ok to smoke? refrain from smoking at all times How should you butter your bread? don't butter all the bread at once- tear off each piece and butter it before you eat it where should you place your solids and liquids? remember to place solids on your left and liquids on your right how should your table be set? plate in the middle, forks and napkin to the left, knife and spoon to the right, small plate and butter spreader above the plate, and drinks to your right above the plate. how do you cut your meat? cut your meat or meal one piece at a time how do you cut your salad? cut your salad into bite-size pieces how should you NOT hold your knife and fork? don't hold your knife like a dagger and the fork like a cello how do you place your cutlery? don't place cutlery, once used, put back on the table how do you hold your knife? hold your knife with the thumb and three fingers, keeping the index finger extended on the handle How should you use the sauce if needed to share with others? when sharing a sauce with others, spoon some onto your plate; don't dip your food into it what should you do if you burp? touch your napkin to your lips, and say "pardon me," to no one in particular should you keep your elbows off the table? yes what shouldn't you do while eating? don't pick or poke at your teeth when at the table where should you put your silverware when speaking? when you speak, place your silverware on your plate, not the table what is something you should not do when speaking? don't speak with your mouth full What should you avoid talking about? avoid talking about religion, politics and other controversial topics what should you do when speaking to others? maintain good eye contact what should you do while eating your meal? take your time eating, talking, and especially listening to everyone at the table what should you do while you're eating? don't over indulge; this is not your last meal, and don't ask to finish anyone else's food, but don't forego the meal what kind of food should you NOT order? don't order any foods that could cause messes what should you not do to your utensils or fingers? don't lick your utensils or fingers Should you be the first or last to finish your meal? don't be the first or the last to finish your meal what should you do if you spill something on someone else? if you spill something on someone else, apologize and offer to pay for dry cleaning, but let the other person handle the wiping and blotting what should you do if you spill something? if you spill something, don't make a big deal out of it. Blot it with your napkin, and ask for another one what should you commonly say? say "please" and "thank you," people do notice what should you do after the meal? don't argue over the check or offer to pay the tip; the host who invited you must take care of both what should you do before you leave? make sure you thank the host and shake hands before you leave, and maintain good eye contact when does the meal begin? when the host or hostess unfolds his or her napkin how will the host or hostess signal the end of the meal? the host/hostess will signal the end of the meal by placing his or her napkin on the table how early should you arrive? arrive at least 10 minutes early unless otherwise specified how should you pass the food? pass the food from left to right how is food served? food is served from the left how are the dishes removed? dishes are removed from the right what should you remember when chewing? chew with your mouth closed when you eat, how should your fork be held? hold you fork like a pencil what hand does your fork and knife go in? fork goes in your left hand, and knife goes in your right hand what hand should you hold your fork after cutting a piece of your meal? switch your fork back into the right hand to eat after cutting how is your napkin generally placed in your lap? the napkin is placed on your lap and folded in half does you napkin stay in your lap throughout the entire meal? yes where should you put your napkin if you need to leave the table? place your napkin in your chair while you are gone where should you leave your napkin at the end of the meal? leave the napkin semi-folded at the left side of the place setting. it should not be crumpled or twisted how should you eat your bread? you should always eat in small bites and slowly when can you start eating your meal? Once everyone has been served, and the host/hostess has picked up their fork can you start eating before the host/hostess even they insist? you can eat first if they insists, but if they don't then you must wait should you always scoop your soup away from you when eating? yes why should you scoop your soup away from you? this allows it to cool and also can avoid spills on your business suit what should you do if your food is too hot? don't blow on food to cool it off. If it is too hot to eat, wait for it to cool down if someone asks for the salt, do you also pass the pepper? yes why should you always pass both pepper and salt? this is so that dinner guest do not have to search for orphaned shakers