Table Manners Quiz: Do you Eat Like a Pig?

Your great aunt Sue is hosting a formal dinner party. She's a bit uptight, but, you are forced to go because she's family (and, it doesn't hurt that she's loaded - best to stay on her good side!). You should

not bring anything; she's rich and doesn't need your $12 bottle of grocery store wine.
bring a date and then separate as soon as you enter the party. Dinner parties are social events and you don't need to be joined at the hip.
make sure everyone there knows your views on religion and politics. And repeat them all night...loudly.
follow the dress code, even calling great aunt Sue before hand, if the invitation did not specify.

Studying abroad in France this summer? How should your "French fries" be eaten?

with your fingers, just like in the States.
with a knife and fork.
This is a trick question. France does not serve "French fries".
However you want - they're your fries!

What is the best way to teach your kids table manners?

Let them watch an educational DVD.
Send them to a table manners class.
Don't let them eat until they do it right.
Practice at home.

Do you really know how to use chopsticks? Hmm....you sure? Ok, which one of these statements is correct?

Chopsticks can be used as a tool to pull food closer to you.
Chopsticks can be used to pass food to another person.
Chopsticks should not be rubbed together after being taken out of the packet.
When not using your chopsticks, stick them straight up out of your rice.

In the USA, when someone asks you to pass the salt, you should:

pass the salt.
pass the pepper.
pass the salt and pepper.
tell them to get it themselves.

When sending a dinner invitation, you should include:

the date, time and location.
the date, time, location and dress code.
the date, time, location, dress code and RSVP information.
the date, time, location, dress code, RSVP information and if the guest should bring a dish and may bring a date.

Which of the following is not true when it comes to white dinner jacket etiquette?

You should only wear your white dinner jacket between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
It is ok if your white dinner jacket is off-white.
Your white dinner jacket must be immaculate with no stains or tears.
Ask the host if you're not sure your white dinner jacket will be appropriate.

Who should pay when you're on a date?

The man - he always pays.
The woman - equal rights and all.
They should go dutch and split the bill or itemize out who got what.
Whomever initiated the date.

To tip or not to tip? That is the question when dining at a buffet restaurant. Should you:

only tip if the wait staff brings you drinks.
tip no matter what.
don't tip.
only tip if they load up your plate at the buffet for you.

When drinking sake, you should not pour your own drink. However, this rule is loosened up a bit:

in more casual situations.
after everyone is too drunk to notice.
when you are doing sake bombs!
if you really want another drink and no one notices your cup is empty.