Etiquette Made Easy
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Which image is an example of an improper sitting position?
It is "C", because you always want to maintain good posture, even while you're seated.
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What is the proper way to hold a tea cup?
You want to PINCH your thumb and forefinger together. No pinky, just a pinch. Way back in the day, the aristocrats thought that it was neat to have their pinky out, because they wanted to make it seem as though they were better than others.
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What is the proper resting position for the American Style of dining?
When you are resting between bites, instead of keeping the fork in your hand, you can place it diagonally across the top of your plate. In most restaurants, this will let the waitstaff know that you are not finished with your meal.
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What is the proper finished position for the Continental Style of Dining?
When you are finished with your meal, you would place both utensils diagonally across the right side of your plate, and your fork must be positioned with its tines DOWN.
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What is the proper way to eat a slice of pizza?
This is just a matter of preference. Both options are completely acceptable.
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What is the proper way to take out a tea bag?
This is the proper removal for tea bags with or without the string.
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Which one is a good example of a proper handshake?
A proper handshake should always be web to web.
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What is the proper way to hold a wine glass?
You want to hold wine glasses at the stem, because red wine, white wine, and champagne are served at different temperatures. This is the optimal way to help you preserve the original temperature.
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When you're out dining at a restaurant, which picture best represents what you should do when you are finished with your meal?
Don’t stack the plates on your table, let your server collect them neatly.
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