(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
when can you start eating your meal? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-
yes
why should you scoop your soup away from you? - ANSWERS-this allows it to
cool and also can avoid spills on your business suit
what should you do if your food is too hot? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-yes
, why should you always pass both pepper and salt? - ANSWERS-this is so that
dinner guest do not have to search for orphaned shakers
how should you pass anything to another dinner guest? - ANSWERS-set any
passed item on the table instead of passing it hand to hand
what shouldn't you do when you need something? - ANSWERS-never
intercept a pass, snagging a roll out of a breadbasket or taking a shake of salt
when it is not intended toward you is a no-no
It is acceptable to answer your cell phone during a meal? - ANSWERS-no
what should you not drink? - ANSWERS-alcohol
What should you make sure not to do when drinking from a glass? -
ANSWERS-don't leave lipstick smears on your glass
When is it ok to smoke? - ANSWERS-refrain from smoking at all times
How should you butter your bread? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-remember to
place solids on your left and liquids on your right
how should your table be set? - ANSWERS-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.