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smoking?”10. May you ask for an

ashtray, if you don’t see one?

11. Is a thank you note necessary for a hostess gift?

12. Should a woman put lipstick on at the table?

13. Why are there some-times two utensils above the dinner plate?

14. At a crowded din-ner table, how do you know which is your water glass?

15. Where do you place your napkin, if you have to leave the table during din-ner?

16. If being served an hors d’oeuvre on a tooth-pick, from a waiter’s tray, what should you do with the toothpick?

17. Is it ever appropri-ate for the hostess to make a toast? Should you raise your glass to toast, even if you don’t drink alcohol?

18. Should you begin eating as soon as you are served?

19. How can you tell when a dinner meeting is over?

20. What does the word etiquette mean to you?

21. Would you break any rule of etiquette to make someone else feel comfort-able?

22. If handed a wine cork, what should you do with it?

23. As a guest in a pri-vate club, when is it appro-priate to leave a tip?

24. What is a speech tic?25. When is it appropri-

ate to shake hands? Hug or kiss?

Common everyday cour-tesies is part of what I teach. A basic knowledge of social and/or business etiquette can be your ticket to confidence and suc-cess. Use etiquette rules as guidelines. Without guide-lines, life would be chaotic and in some situations even barbaric!

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Dear Readers,I know this is a repeat, but I

couldn’t help but print it again. How many of you actually know the answers? Call me for a session if they stump you, so go ahead, test your E.Q.

1. Whose name is men-tioned first in an introduc-tion? Who Stands?

2. Should a man wait for a woman to extend her hand first?

3. Why is your name badge worn on the right?

4. How is a married, female doctor, addressed socially?

5. Should a woman ever use “Mrs.” in business?

6. If your knife falls on the f loor in a restaurant, should you pick it up? In someone’s home?

7. How soon should a thank you note be sent? May it be faxed or e-mailed?

8. What does “...and family” mean on an invita-tion?

9. Should you inform guests when extending an invitation, there will be “no

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