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1
True or False: It is unacceptable for a man to smoke in the presence of a lady.
False
True
2
If a lady needs to walk over a puddle, what action would be considered disgraceful?
Raising her skirt with both hands
Asking a man for help
Raising her skirt with one hand
3
If someone wants to shake a lady's hand, what should she do?
Remove her gloves
Leave her gloves on
Not shake hands, because it's only for men to do.
4
What is the appropriate way to eat a dinner roll?
Nibble small pieces from it.
Cut it into small pieces with a knife and fork.
Break it into smaller pieces with your hand.
5
What is acceptable to do in the company of others?
Read a novel
Discuss financial matters
Look at someone's sketches
Quote Bible passages
6
What should you do in conversation if you realize you have more education than the others?
Enlighten them with your knowledge
Act as if you are their equal (don't show off)
Invite the children to participate in conversation
7
What is the best custom for giving advice?
Never give advice
Give advice if you realize that you are wiser than the other
Only give advice if it is requested
8
What should a man do about his hat while indoors?
Remove the hat and hang it up
Leave the hate on
Remove the hat and keep it on his lap
9
True or False: It is unacceptable to discuss religion in the company of friends.
True
False
10
What topic should not be a main focus of conversation?
Traveling
Books
Weather
Politics
11
True or False:Losing one's temper is acceptable because it gives others a glimpse of character.
False
True
12
What should you do if you didn't hear what someone said?
Don't make it obvious that you didn't hear the comment
Apologize and say that you will be seeing the ear doctor
Ask "Can you explain that in simpler terms?"
13
If a woman is standing in a parlor, what should a man do?
Remain standing until she sits
Take his seat first
14
If you run into a friend who is walking with someone you don't know, what do you do?
Apologize to the stranger
Nod, but keep walking
Ask for the stranger's last name
