FBLA BUSINESS ETIQUETTE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What is etiquette? - Answer -the customary code of polite behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession or group
What should you do before you eat? - Answer -shake hands with people attending
luncheon
When should you sit down? - Answer -Remain standing until the host or hostess has
been seated (make sure you get to know your host/hostess, and remember their name)
How should you sit in your chair? - Answer -Don't slouch, squirm, or tilt your chair.
Where SHOULDN'T you put your items? - Answer -don't place purses, keys, gloves,
etc. on the table
When should you place your napkin in your lap? - Answer -Once everyone is seated,
and your host has moved their napkin, place your napkin in your lap.
how shouldn't you open your napkin? - Answer -don't flap the napkin to open it or place
it on the table before the meal has ended
what shouldn't you do when ordering your meal - Answer -don't ask too many questions
about the menu and don't order the most expensive item on the menu
what should you not drink? - Answer -alcohol
What should you make sure not to do when drinking from a glass? - Answer -don't
leave lipstick smears on your glass
When is it ok to smoke? - Answer -refrain from smoking at all times
How should you butter your bread? - Answer -don't butter all the bread at once- tear off
each piece and butter it before you eat it
where should you place your solids and liquids? - Answer -remember to place solids on
your left and liquids on your right
how should your table be set? - Answer -plate in the middle, forks and napkin to the
left, knife and spoon to the right, small plate and butter spreader above the plate, and
drinks to your right above the plate.
how do you cut your meat? - Answer -cut your meat or meal one piece at a time
, how do you cut your salad? - Answer -cut your salad into bite-size pieces
how should you NOT hold your knife and fork? - Answer -don't hold your knife like a
dagger and the fork like a cello
how do you place your cutlery? - Answer -don't place cutlery, once used, put back on
the table
how do you hold your knife? - Answer -hold your knife with the thumb and three fingers,
keeping the index finger extended on the handle
How should you use the sauce if needed to share with others? - Answer -when sharing
a sauce with others, spoon some onto your plate; don't dip your food into it
what should you do if you burp? - Answer -touch your napkin to your lips, and say
"pardon me," to no one in particular
should you keep your elbows off the table? - Answer -yes
what shouldn't you do while eating? - Answer -don't pick or poke at your teeth when at
the table
where should you put your silverware when speaking? - Answer -when you speak,
place your silverware on your plate, not the table
what is something you should not do when speaking? - Answer -don't speak with your
mouth full
What should you avoid talking about? - Answer -avoid talking about religion, politics
and other controversial topics
what should you do when speaking to others? - Answer -maintain good eye contact
what should you do while eating your meal? - Answer -take your time eating, talking,
and especially listening to everyone at the table
what should you do while you're eating? - Answer -don't over indulge; this is not your
last meal, and don't ask to finish anyone else's food, but don't forego the meal
what kind of food should you NOT order? - Answer -don't order any foods that could
cause messes
what should you not do to your utensils or fingers? - Answer -don't lick your utensils or
fingers
ANSWERS
What is etiquette? - Answer -the customary code of polite behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession or group
What should you do before you eat? - Answer -shake hands with people attending
luncheon
When should you sit down? - Answer -Remain standing until the host or hostess has
been seated (make sure you get to know your host/hostess, and remember their name)
How should you sit in your chair? - Answer -Don't slouch, squirm, or tilt your chair.
Where SHOULDN'T you put your items? - Answer -don't place purses, keys, gloves,
etc. on the table
When should you place your napkin in your lap? - Answer -Once everyone is seated,
and your host has moved their napkin, place your napkin in your lap.
how shouldn't you open your napkin? - Answer -don't flap the napkin to open it or place
it on the table before the meal has ended
what shouldn't you do when ordering your meal - Answer -don't ask too many questions
about the menu and don't order the most expensive item on the menu
what should you not drink? - Answer -alcohol
What should you make sure not to do when drinking from a glass? - Answer -don't
leave lipstick smears on your glass
When is it ok to smoke? - Answer -refrain from smoking at all times
How should you butter your bread? - Answer -don't butter all the bread at once- tear off
each piece and butter it before you eat it
where should you place your solids and liquids? - Answer -remember to place solids on
your left and liquids on your right
how should your table be set? - Answer -plate in the middle, forks and napkin to the
left, knife and spoon to the right, small plate and butter spreader above the plate, and
drinks to your right above the plate.
how do you cut your meat? - Answer -cut your meat or meal one piece at a time
, how do you cut your salad? - Answer -cut your salad into bite-size pieces
how should you NOT hold your knife and fork? - Answer -don't hold your knife like a
dagger and the fork like a cello
how do you place your cutlery? - Answer -don't place cutlery, once used, put back on
the table
how do you hold your knife? - Answer -hold your knife with the thumb and three fingers,
keeping the index finger extended on the handle
How should you use the sauce if needed to share with others? - Answer -when sharing
a sauce with others, spoon some onto your plate; don't dip your food into it
what should you do if you burp? - Answer -touch your napkin to your lips, and say
"pardon me," to no one in particular
should you keep your elbows off the table? - Answer -yes
what shouldn't you do while eating? - Answer -don't pick or poke at your teeth when at
the table
where should you put your silverware when speaking? - Answer -when you speak,
place your silverware on your plate, not the table
what is something you should not do when speaking? - Answer -don't speak with your
mouth full
What should you avoid talking about? - Answer -avoid talking about religion, politics
and other controversial topics
what should you do when speaking to others? - Answer -maintain good eye contact
what should you do while eating your meal? - Answer -take your time eating, talking,
and especially listening to everyone at the table
what should you do while you're eating? - Answer -don't over indulge; this is not your
last meal, and don't ask to finish anyone else's food, but don't forego the meal
what kind of food should you NOT order? - Answer -don't order any foods that could
cause messes
what should you not do to your utensils or fingers? - Answer -don't lick your utensils or
fingers
