How to host a dinner party

1. What is the first step in planning a dinner party?

A) Buy groceries.
B) Set the table.
C) Decide on a guest list.
D) Choose the wine.

2. Which is more important when selecting a menu?

A) Complicated recipes to impress.
B) Your favorite foods.
C) Dietary restrictions of guests.
D) What's on sale at the store.

3. What is generally served first at a formal dinner?

A) Appetizer.
B) Dessert.
C) Salad.
D) Main course.

4. What is a good way to handle dietary restrictions?

A) Only serve dishes you like.
B) Tell guests they should have eaten before.
C) Ask guests about allergies beforehand.
D) Ignore them and hope for the best.

5. What is 'mise en place'?

A) Everything in its place (preparation).
B) A type of wine glass.
C) The name of a famous chef.
D) A French dessert.

6. How far in advance should you send invitations?

A) 6 months.
B) 2-3 weeks.
C) A few hours before.
D) The day before.

7. What should you consider when planning the seating arrangement?

A) Clothing color.
B) Guest personalities and interests.
C) Height.
D) Shoe size.

8. What is a good conversation starter?

A) Remain silent.
B) Ask open-ended questions.
C) Discuss controversial topics.
D) Talk only about yourself.

9. What is the best way to handle a spill?

A) Blame someone else.
B) Clean it up quickly and discreetly.
C) Make a big deal out of it.
D) Ignore it.

10. What is a good wine pairing for red meat?

A) Sparkling wine.
B) White wine.
C) Red wine.
D) Rosé wine.

11. What's a good way to keep food warm?

A) Refrigerator.
B) Microwave.
C) Warming drawer or oven on low.
D) Leaving it on the stove turned off.

12. What type of music is best for background ambiance?

A) Silence.
B) Screamo.
C) Heavy metal.
D) Instrumental.

13. What is the appropriate time to start cleaning up?

A) Never.
B) While guests are eating dessert.
C) Before guests arrive.
D) After most guests have left.

14. What does 'BYOB' mean?

A) Bake Your Own Brownies.
B) Bring Your Own Beverage.
C) Be Your Own Bartender.
D) Buy Your Own Bread.

15. Which of these is considered good etiquette?

A) Waiting for everyone to be served before eating.
B) Licking your plate clean.
C) Reaching across the table for food.
D) Talking with your mouth full.

16. Which of these is an important element of table setting?

A) Placing silverware in the correct order.
B) Using mismatched plates.
C) Forgetting napkins.
D) Ignoring centerpieces.

17. What kind of dishes are best for buffet style dinner parties?

A) Self-serve dishes.
B) Delicate or fragile dishes.
C) Dishes that take a long time to serve.
D) Dishes that require assembly.

18. What is the purpose of a place card?

A) To show the menu.
B) To decorate the table.
C) To indicate where each guest should sit.
D) To thank the guests for coming.

19. What is a good way to show appreciation to your guests?

A) Complain about how much work it was.
B) Ignore them after they leave.
C) Ask them to do the dishes.
D) Thank them for coming and offer a small gift.

20. When should you confirm the final guest count?

A) Never.
B) The day after the party.
C) Months in advance.
D) A few days before the party.

21. What is the best approach to unexpected guests?

A) Complain about them loudly.
B) Ignore them the entire night.
C) Turn them away at the door.
D) Welcome them and make them feel comfortable.

22. What's a good strategy for pacing the meal?

A) Don't rush between courses.
B) Serve dessert immediately after appetizers.
C) Remove plates before people are finished.
D) Serve all courses at once.

23. What is an aperitif?

A) A French word for table setting.
B) A type of appetizer.
C) A drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
D) A dessert wine.

24. What is appropriate to discuss with your guests?

A) Share common hobbies.
B) Illnesses.
C) Finances.
D) Divorce

25. What is a good way to handle a guest who has had too much to drink?

A) Keep serving them drinks.
B) Offer them water and call them a ride.
C) Ignore them.
D) Publicly shame them.

26. Which of the following is the correct order of courses for a formal dinner?

A) Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert.
B) Dessert, Main Course, Salad, Soup, Appetizer.
C) Salad, Soup, Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course.
D) Main Course, Appetizer, Salad, Soup, Dessert.

27. When is it acceptable to check your phone during a dinner party?

A) While someone is talking to you.
B) To take pictures of every dish.
C) Throughout the meal.
D) Only for urgent matters, excusing yourself.

28. Which is the best way to manage your time while cooking?

A) Start cooking everything right before guests arrive.
B) Try new recipes without practicing.
C) Delegate all cooking tasks to guests.
D) Prepare as much as possible ahead of time.

29. Which of the following centerpieces is least likely to obstruct conversation?

A) Low floral arrangement.
B) Tall vase of feathers.
C) Pile of books.
D) Large sculpture.

30. What type of lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere?

A) No lighting.
B) Strobe lighting.
C) Bright fluorescent lighting.
D) Soft and warm lighting.

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