Social IQ Quiz
1. The following is true about Continental and American style dining is?
a) American style the knife is used only for cutting and held in the right hand for right handed people
b) Continental style the knife remains in the right hand and the fork in the left for right handed people.
c) American style the tines of the fork face downward when bringing food to your mouth
2. In modern business settings, it does not matter who initiates handshakes. True False
3. Regarding “thank yous” after a lunch meeting:
a) Sending an E-mail thank you is all that is expected.
b) The hand-written note is always the best option.
c) Just call…it takes so much less time
4. How long does a person have to return business phone calls?
a) Business calls should be returned within one hour.
b) A maximum of seven days.
c) Each person needs to establish a return calls policy
5. Studies show that up to 55 % of a first impression is based on
6. In North American business, you are expected to maintain eye contact for seconds when you first greet someone.
7. When do you place your napkin on your lap?
a) Immediately after sitting at the table.
b) When your food arrives.
c) After the host or guest of honor.
8. When you are the guest of honor and the toast is to you, you do not take a drink or make a toast to yourself? True False
9. 85% of people polled felt that simply would make the world a happier, more civilized place.
10. “Tatami” is how you say “hello” in Japanese. True False
11. If invited to a function where I will not know anyone except the guest of honor, who am I allowed to bring?
a) No one, unless the invitation explicitly states “and guest”.
b) A client or friend who may know the guest of honor.
c) If you are uncomfortable alone, don’t attend. Send a note of regret.
12. When I am wearing a nametag it should be on my right lapel. True False
13. How would you introduce your boss to your spouse at a work related event?
a) Mr./Ms. Boss, I’d like you to meet my spouse.
b) Spouse, this is my boss Mr. /Ms. Boss.
c) Spouse, I’d like to introduce Mr. /Ms. Boss.
14. During office hours it is appropriate to address all co-workers, regardless of their rank, by their first name.
True False
15. In South America men greet by ; this is known as the “abrazo.”
16. Business casual means a man’s shirt should have a collar.
17. You should always take a drink if offered in a "mixing" situation so others will feel comfortable drinking.
18. You are attending an industry convention…
a) visit as many tradeshow booths as possible and get free stuff
b) make a quick appearance and spend the day shopping
c) pretend you are ill and skip out of sessions early
d) attend all the required events and have a little fun as well
19. A very significant nonverbal element related to perceived confidence and credibility is
20. Your bread plate is the one on the left or the right?
Left Right
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