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Quiz about What Would Emily Post Do  Advice For Children
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What Would Emily Post Do? - Advice For Children Quiz


The following situations present circumstances that all children (and, most adults!) should know how to respond and/or behave when it happens to them. According, to Emily Post's suggestions for good manners, that is.

A multiple-choice quiz by cowboybluedog. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
353,996
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
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Question 1 of 10
1. Emily Post believes good manners evolved to prevent us from offending each other. No matter when or where you are eating there is one thing that is always important. What? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Emily Post teaches us when we are first seated at a table for a meal that we can learn some things about what food will be served even before we see any food at all. How? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What piece of the place setting does Emily Post refer to as the "hub" - no matter what the occasion or style of meal that is served? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Sometimes when you are to dine, there will be place cards for the guests. Each card should have the name of one diner displayed on it and one card placed at each place setting. What should you do when you find your name on a card? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. We may think that it is always more elegant to eat with silverware but in reality there are some foods for which it is acceptable to use your fingers to place the food in your mouth. Which of the following is a food that you could "eat with your fingers"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Some people have serious allergies to certain foods. If you are an invited guest and do have an allergy to certain food(s) what should you do if you think you have been served something that may cause you to have a bad reaction? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. You may not have a true food allergy to a certain dish but you may just not like it at all. What is considered good manners when you are served something you know you do not like? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When you are eating at a restaurant it is important to use your good manners the entire time you are there. Which of the following would be inconsiderate to others who are eating with you or others near you and thus bad manners? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of the ways to make any meal more enjoyable is for those who are eating to engage is conversation with each other. This has been called "table talk". Which of the following is not a basic practice of polite table talk? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. It is important to be considerate as a guest, of course, but it can be just as important to know how to be a good host or hostess, too. When you are entertaining what is considered your "job" - first and foremost? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Emily Post believes good manners evolved to prevent us from offending each other. No matter when or where you are eating there is one thing that is always important. What?

Answer: Cleanliness

One way of showing respect for yourself and others is to always be clean when you are eating. This includes washing your face, hands and finger nails thoroughly, wearing clean clothes and removing your outerwear - jackets, hats and overshoes, etc. - before you come to the table to eat.
2. Emily Post teaches us when we are first seated at a table for a meal that we can learn some things about what food will be served even before we see any food at all. How?

Answer: Check the table setting

A table should be set in advance of the guests' arrival with utensils, plates, glassware and napkins that each diner will need for the meal. When you have learned to recognize each piece and how/when you should use it, you will have some idea of what will be served just by noticing your place setting.
3. What piece of the place setting does Emily Post refer to as the "hub" - no matter what the occasion or style of meal that is served?

Answer: The dinner plate

Even in the least formal table settings the plate is in the middle of each place setting. Often, it is the first thing to be placed on the table because the other necessary "tools" are placed around it.
4. Sometimes when you are to dine, there will be place cards for the guests. Each card should have the name of one diner displayed on it and one card placed at each place setting. What should you do when you find your name on a card?

Answer: Take your seat at that place setting

A host and/or hostess may spend a lot of time considering who will enjoy sitting next to whom; and, thus benefit the entire dinner party. It is NEVER acceptable to switch or move place cards. To quote from one of Emily Post's books ("Table Manners for Kids"): "One switcheroo could wreck the whole plan."
5. We may think that it is always more elegant to eat with silverware but in reality there are some foods for which it is acceptable to use your fingers to place the food in your mouth. Which of the following is a food that you could "eat with your fingers"?

Answer: Bacon that has been crispy fried

In most situations it would be acceptable to eat crispy fried bacon without using a utensil. But if the bacon is not crisp or if it is very thick, greasy or has already been broken into bite sized pieces, you should use a fork. As with other elements of what is considered "good manners" different situations may dictate that you act differently.

For example, some cultures may eat a majority of their food using only their hands to feed themselves, while other cultures consider it very wrong to handle ANY food with an "unclean" hand.

These are situations that you would need to learn as you become more exposed to various cultures and thus more sophisticated.
6. Some people have serious allergies to certain foods. If you are an invited guest and do have an allergy to certain food(s) what should you do if you think you have been served something that may cause you to have a bad reaction?

Answer: Ask what ingredients were used to prepare the food

If you do have allergies or concerns about reactions to certain foods or food additives, it is permissible to inquire (quietly and discreetly) about what was used to prepare the food. Ideally, you would have informed your host and/or hostess of any concerns prior to being seated/served at the meal. If you do think you have eaten something to which you will have a negative reaction you should tell your host or one of the meal's servers as soon as possible.
7. You may not have a true food allergy to a certain dish but you may just not like it at all. What is considered good manners when you are served something you know you do not like?

Answer: Take a small taste of it

As a guest it is your responsibility to make your host feel appreciated. Enjoying all the food they have made available for you is one sure way to do that. But if you just cannot enjoy a particular food do not force yourself to eat it - you may become sick. That would not be good. Do not move it around on the plate or make negative comments about it, either. If possible, do try a bite - you may be pleasantly surprised.
8. When you are eating at a restaurant it is important to use your good manners the entire time you are there. Which of the following would be inconsiderate to others who are eating with you or others near you and thus bad manners?

Answer: Talking on your cell phone at the table

When you are eating at a restaurant or any public place one of the easiest ways to be polite is to keep in mind that OTHERS are there to enjoy their meal, too. It may seem that it would be fun to talk loudly, move about wildly, have a cell phone conversation, play with electronic devices and/or speak rudely to other people but none of these are acceptable - anywhere - when you are dining.
9. One of the ways to make any meal more enjoyable is for those who are eating to engage is conversation with each other. This has been called "table talk". Which of the following is not a basic practice of polite table talk?

Answer: Talking while you have your mouth full of food

Although you can participate in polite conversation, you are at the table to eat your meal, so, you should enjoy EATING. Make sure you chew AND swallow each bite BEFORE you talk. With an empty mouth you can speak clearly. And, it is always a great idea to have something POSITIVE to say about the food, the table decorations, the group of people, etc. to assure your host that you are enjoying yourself.
10. It is important to be considerate as a guest, of course, but it can be just as important to know how to be a good host or hostess, too. When you are entertaining what is considered your "job" - first and foremost?

Answer: Ensuring that all your guests enjoy themselves

Of course, as the host or hostess it is your responsibility to ensure that every one has a good time. The basic way to do this is just to be considerate of each guest's needs and personalities. If you are hosting a meal or a party, be sure to invite a good mix of people, serve foods and drinks that you know will be appreciated and circulate among your guests. Do your best to make EVERYone feel welcome and glad that they gave YOU their time.
Source: Author cowboybluedog

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