The General Etiquette Quiz will test your knowledge of a wide variety of basic etiquette issues.

1. When you receive an invitation to a party with a request to RSVP, ideally when should you RSVP?

a. Anytime before the party
b. Anytime before the RSVP date
c. As soon as you know if you can attend or not
d. Really doesn't matter – the concept of RSVPing is a dated one
Answer c.

2. At what age should children be taught how to write a thank you note?

a. 18, so they handle them well in their adult life
b. As soon as they can write
c. 10
d. First grade
Answer b.

3. When you are the gym, what should you do as you leave a weight machine?

a. Leave the setting at the same level as when you were using the machine
b. Set it to the lowest/lightest setting
c. Set it at a median setting
d. Set it to the highest/heaviest setting
Answer b.

4. What is the best course of action when shopping with children during the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season?

a. Leave them at home
b. Bring them along, but make sure they bring some entertainment along
c. Bring them along and hope other shoppers aren't too distressed by them
d. Let them bring friends to keep them occupied
Answer a.

5. You're heading out of the bank; who holds the door for whom?

a. An older man holds the door for a younger man or lady
b. An older woman holds the door for a younger man or lady
c. Whoever goes first holds the door for others behind him or her
d. There is no obligation to hold the door for anyone
Answer c.

6. What is the difference between Continental and American styles of dining?

a. Continental style dining is relevant only at French and Basque restaurants
b. Continental style dining requires the use of both hands used at the same time to handle the food
c. Place settings are different between the two styles of dining
d. American style dining is also known as "cafeteria" style, while Continental is menu-based
Answer b.

7. Where should a woman place her purse while dining in a sit-down restaurant?

a. Between her back and the chair or on her lap
b. On the floor
c. On the table, to the left and right above the place setting
d. Hung on the back of the chair if a handbag, otherwise on an empty chair
Answer a.

8. Many proudly participate in "re-gifting", or keeping gifts you don't like to give to people on your own gift list. What do etiquette experts say about this practice?

a. It's never appropriate; if you are really unhappy with a gift, you should donate it
b. It's appropriate, as long as the new recipient of the gift is aware of the gift's former life
c. It's marginally appropriate – just be careful who gets the gift next so you don't give the gift the same person who gave it to you.
d. It's always appropriate
Answer c.

9. Who extends a hand for a handshake first?

a. The man, always
b. The older person, regardless of gender
c. Doesn't matter, but what matters is that someone does it to properly greet a new acquaintance
d. The host, who establishes proper "territory" first
Answer d.

10. You and your party amass a large restaurant bill. You offer to pay and someone else offers to pay the tip. What do you do?

a. Defer to the person offering the tip; this will save you a few rupees
b. Tell your generous friend "no thanks", as you don't want to worry they didn't leave enough
c. Suggest everyone at the table split the tip evenly
d. Accept their offer, telling them how much the tip should be
Answer b.

11. When playing poker (3 cards), when is it OK to talk about a hand you just folded?

a. Always, it's fun to talk about what could have been
b. Never
c. When another player who is also out wants to chat about it (but keep it on the down-low for players still playing)
d. When information from your hand might help another player.
Answer b.

12. If someone forgets to introduce you to a new acquaintance, what should you do?

a. Move on with the conversation; there will be a chance later to provide your name
b. Tell your friend, partner, etc., they forgot to introduce you and to please do it now
c. Say, "I'm Sonia, Babu's wife, nice to meet you"
d. Say nothing and walk away, disgusted with both parties
Answer c.

13. When shaking hands, a man should wait until a woman extends her hand before he extends his.

a. True
b. False
Answer b.

14. About what percentage of your visual image conveys your message to the other party?

a. 10%
b. 55%
c. 75%
d. 90%
Answer b.

15. The person who initiates a lunch date and makes arrangements should always pay.

a. True
b. False
Answer a.