Table Manners Quiz: Master the Art of Dining Etiquette

Question 1

In Western dining etiquette, which action is considered impolite?

Accepted Answer

Resting elbows on the table

Answer

Cutting food into smaller portions

Answer

Passing dishes counterclockwise

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Thanking others with 'please' and 'thank you'

Question 2

What utensil is used to cut meat?

Accepted Answer

Knife

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Fork

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Spoon

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Chopsticks

Question 3

Which behavior is unacceptable at a formal dinner?

Accepted Answer

Using your phone

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Keeping your elbows off the table

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Chewing with your mouth closed

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Asking for more food

Question 4

What is NOT a good tip for impressing people at a dinner party?

Accepted Answer

Try to finish your food as quickly as possible

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Dress appropriately

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Arrive on time

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Be polite and respectful

Question 5

How should you pass a dish at a dinner table?

Accepted Answer

Pass it to the right

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Pass it to the left

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Offer it to the person across from you

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Place it in the middle of the table

Question 6

Which utensil is specifically designed for eating fish?

Accepted Answer

Fish fork

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Steak knife

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Soup spoon

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Chicken fork

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a finger bowl?

Accepted Answer

Rinsing hands after eating

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Cleaning hands before eating

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Holding water for drinking

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Decorating the table

Question 8

Which of the following is not a typical table condiment?

Accepted Answer

Tomato sauce

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Salt

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Pepper

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Mustard

Question 9

What is the symbolic meaning of 'breaking bread' with someone?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a meal with someone to foster connection

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Offering food to someone in need

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Inviting someone to join you for dinner

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Raising a toast to someone

Question 10

True or False: Using your phone at the dinner table is generally considered acceptable behavior.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 11

Which item is not typically found in a standard table setting?

Accepted Answer

Toothpick

Answer

Plate

Answer

Fork

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Knife

Question 12

What is the name of the small plate used specifically for bread or rolls?

Accepted Answer

Bread plate

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Charger plate

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Salad plate

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Dessert plate

Question 13

When requesting something at the table, which of these is the most polite way to ask?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, may I have the salt?

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Pass the salt, please.

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Hey, give me the salt.

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Can I get the salt?

Question 14

What is the correct way to handle your napkin after finishing a meal?

Accepted Answer

Fold it and place it on your lap

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Leave it on the table

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Put it in your pocket

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Throw it on the floor

Question 15

At a fancy dinner, which of these is NOT good manners?

Accepted Answer

Slurp your soup loudly.

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Chew with your mouth closed.

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Place your napkin on your lap.

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Wait for everyone to be served before you start eating.

Question 16

Which utensil is used to cut solid food?

Accepted Answer

Knife

Answer

Fork

Answer

Spoon

Answer

Chopsticks

Question 17

What item is typically placed to the right of a dinner plate in a formal table setting?

Accepted Answer

Knife

Answer

Fork

Answer

Spoon

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Water glass

Question 18

When passing a dish during a meal, what is the proper way to do so?

Accepted Answer

With your right hand

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With your left hand

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By sliding it across the table

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Only when asked

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of a napkin at the dining table?

Accepted Answer

To wipe your hands and mouth

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To protect your clothes from spills

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To set underneath your plate as a place mat

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To keep your food warm

Question 20

Which of these topics is generally considered appropriate for conversation at the dinner table?

Accepted Answer

Current events

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Politics

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Religion

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Personal problems

Question 21

If you need to temporarily leave the table during a meal, what is the appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Excuse yourself politely and leave quietly

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Simply get up and go without saying anything

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Wait until you have finished your food

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Send a text message to the host

Question 22

Which of the following table setting styles involves using the most elaborate arrangement of utensils and plates?

Accepted Answer

Semi-formal

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Casual

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Informal

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Buffet

Question 23

What is the correct way to use chopsticks?

Accepted Answer

Hold one chopstick in each hand

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Hold both chopsticks in one hand

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Use a fork to help maneuver food

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Hold them however you need to get the food in your mouth

Question 24

When setting the table, what is the proper order to place the following items: plate, fork, spoon, knife?

Accepted Answer

Plate, fork, spoon, knife

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Plate, knife, spoon, fork

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Fork, spoon, knife, plate

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Knife, fork, spoon, plate

Question 25

If you urgently need to leave the table during a meal, what is the polite way to do so?

Accepted Answer

Excuse yourself quietly and return when finished

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Wave goodbye and walk away

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Shout to your friends across the table

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Stay seated until the meal is over

Question 26

On which side of your plate should your fork be placed?

Accepted Answer

Left

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Right

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Top

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Bottom

Question 27

What does it mean when a diner 'clears their plate'?

Accepted Answer

They have finished eating

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They are taking a break

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They are asking for more food

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They are complaining about the food

Question 28

Which type of dinner party is considered the most formal?

Accepted Answer

A dinner party hosted by a company

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A casual dinner with friends

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A family dinner

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A dinner at a fast food restaurant

Question 29

How should you properly place a napkin on your lap?

Accepted Answer

Fold it into a triangle and place it on your lap.

Answer

Fold it in half and tuck it under your chin.

Answer

Unfold it completely and lay it on the table.

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Roll it up and tuck it into the waistband of your pants.

Question 30

Which of the following table setting styles is considered the most formal?

Accepted Answer

French service

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Casual dining

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Family style

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Buffet style

Question 31

Why is it important to maintain eye contact while speaking at a dining table?

Accepted Answer

It shows that you're engaged and interested in the conversation

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It helps you avoid spilling food or drink on yourself

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It prevents you from accidentally bumping into other people at the table

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It ensures that everyone at the table can hear you clearly

Question 32

Which type of food is typically eaten with a spoon?

Accepted Answer

Soup

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Steak

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Pasta

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Salad

Question 33

When passing food around the table, what is the proper etiquette?

Accepted Answer

Pass it to the person on your right or left, who will then pass it on

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Reach across the table and hand it to the person

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Place it in the center of the table and let people serve themselves

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Signal to the server to take it around

Question 34

Which of the following is the correct way to hold a fork?

Accepted Answer

Hold the fork with your thumb on the back of the fork and your index finger on the side

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Hold the fork upright with the tines facing down

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Hold the fork with your fingers close to the tines

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Hold the fork in any comfortable way you like

Question 35

Which utensil should be used to cut food into smaller pieces during a meal?

Accepted Answer

Knife

Answer

Spoon

Answer

Fork

Answer

Chopsticks

Question 36

What is the correct way to hold a knife while eating?

Accepted Answer

Like a pencil, with your thumb and index finger around the handle

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With the blade resting on the palm of your hand

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With the handle in a fist

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With your thumb on the top of the blade

Question 37

Which item is NOT typically included in a formal table setting?

Accepted Answer

Cell phone

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Dinner plate

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Bread plate

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Salad bowl

Question 38

What is considered appropriate mealtime behavior?

Accepted Answer

Using proper utensils and table manners

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Talking loudly and chewing with your mouth open

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Burping and farting at the table

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Playing with your food

Question 39

Which of the following is important for making a positive impression while dining?

Accepted Answer

Being polite and respectful to others

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Using your phone to check social media

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Talking about personal or controversial topics

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Arriving late and dressed inappropriately

Question 40

Which country is renowned for its refined and elaborate table manners?

Accepted Answer

France

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United States

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China

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Brazil

Question 41

Which utensil is used to cut meat?

Accepted Answer

Knife

Answer

Fork

Answer

Spoon

Answer

Chopsticks

Question 42

What is the first step in setting a formal table?

Accepted Answer

Placing the tablecloth

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Laying out the silverware

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Setting the plates

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Filling the glasses with water

Question 43

What is the purpose of a bread plate?

Accepted Answer

To hold rolls or bread

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To catch crumbs

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To serve appetizers

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To hold your napkin

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of good table manners?

Accepted Answer

To show respect to others

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To impress others

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To make a good first impression

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To avoid embarrassment

Question 45

If you accidentally drop your fork during a meal, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask the waiter or server for a replacement

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Pick it up and continue eating with it

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Ignore it and use your spoon instead

Answer

Whisper an apology to the person sitting next to you