Everyday etiquette and social skills for dining, communication, and professional settings.
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- At a formal dinner, when should you place your napkin on your lap?
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Once you are seated and the host places their napkin on their lap.- Which utensil should you use first at a formal place setting?
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The outermost fork on the left, and the outermost knife on the right.- Should you chew with your mouth open or closed?
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Always chew with your mouth closed.- How should you excuse yourself from a dining table during a meal?
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Quietly say, 'Excuse me,' place your napkin on your chair, and stand.- Is it polite to start eating before everyone at the table has been served?
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No, wait until everyone has food, except at very casual meals.- How should you hold a fork and knife while eating?
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Fork in left hand, knife in right hand, with utensils angled on the plate.- Should you reach across other people at the dinner table?
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No, say 'Excuse me' and ask someone to pass the item instead.- What should you do if you drop a utensil during a meal at a formal dinner?
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Leave it on the floor, do not pick it up, and a server will replace it.- Is it polite to use a toothpick at the dining table?
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No, excuse yourself and use the restroom if needed.- At what volume should you speak when dining in a restaurant or formal setting?
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Use a quiet, conversational tone so others nearby cannot overhear.- Is it rude to interrupt someone who is speaking?
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Yes, always let them finish speaking before responding.- Should you maintain eye contact while listening to someone speak?
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Yes, it shows you are engaged and respect the speaker.- When having a conversation with someone, should you check your phone?
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No, put your phone away to show the person has your full attention.- How close should you stand to someone when having a one-on-one conversation?
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About 2-3 feet away (the personal distance zone).- Is it polite to ask questions about the other person when you first meet?
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Yes, showing interest in them builds rapport.
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