How to host a dinner party

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

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

2. Which is more important when selecting a menu?

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

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

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

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

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

5. What is 'mise en place'?

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

6. How far in advance should you send invitations?

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

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

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

8. What is a good conversation starter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does 'BYOB' mean?

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

15. Which of these is considered good etiquette?

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

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

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

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

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

18. What is the purpose of a place card?

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

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

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

20. When should you confirm the final guest count?

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

21. What is the best approach to unexpected guests?

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

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

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

23. What is an aperitif?

A) A type of appetizer.
B) A French word for table setting.
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) Divorce
D) Finances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. What type of lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere?

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

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