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How to host a dinner party
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  • 1. What is the first step in planning a dinner party?
A) Decide on a guest list.
B) Set the table.
C) Buy groceries.
D) Choose the wine.
  • 2. Which is more important when selecting a menu?
A) Your favorite foods.
B) Dietary restrictions of guests.
C) Complicated recipes to impress.
D) What's on sale at the store.
  • 3. What is generally served first at a formal dinner?
A) Salad.
B) Appetizer.
C) Main course.
D) Dessert.
  • 4. What is a good way to handle dietary restrictions?
A) Ignore them and hope for the best.
B) Ask guests about allergies beforehand.
C) Tell guests they should have eaten before.
D) Only serve dishes you like.
  • 5. What is 'mise en place'?
A) A type of wine glass.
B) Everything in its place (preparation).
C) A French dessert.
D) The name of a famous chef.
  • 6. How far in advance should you send invitations?
A) A few hours before.
B) The day before.
C) 6 months.
D) 2-3 weeks.
  • 7. What should you consider when planning the seating arrangement?
A) Shoe size.
B) Clothing color.
C) Height.
D) Guest personalities and interests.
  • 8. What is a good conversation starter?
A) Discuss controversial topics.
B) Remain silent.
C) Ask open-ended questions.
D) Talk only about yourself.
  • 9. What is the best way to handle a spill?
A) Blame someone else.
B) Ignore it.
C) Make a big deal out of it.
D) Clean it up quickly and discreetly.
  • 10. What is a good wine pairing for red meat?
A) Red wine.
B) Rosé wine.
C) White wine.
D) Sparkling wine.
  • 11. What's a good way to keep food warm?
A) Warming drawer or oven on low.
B) Refrigerator.
C) Leaving it on the stove turned off.
D) Microwave.
  • 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) After most guests have left.
B) Never.
C) Before guests arrive.
D) While guests are eating dessert.
  • 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) Using mismatched plates.
B) Ignoring centerpieces.
C) Forgetting napkins.
D) Placing silverware in the correct order.
  • 17. What kind of dishes are best for buffet style dinner parties?
A) Dishes that require assembly.
B) Self-serve dishes.
C) Delicate or fragile dishes.
D) Dishes that take a long time to serve.
  • 18. What is the purpose of a place card?
A) To decorate the table.
B) To indicate where each guest should sit.
C) To show the menu.
D) To thank the guests for coming.
  • 19. What is a good way to show appreciation to your guests?
A) Ignore them after they leave.
B) Thank them for coming and offer a small gift.
C) Ask them to do the dishes.
D) Complain about how much work it was.
  • 20. When should you confirm the final guest count?
A) Never.
B) Months in advance.
C) A few days before the party.
D) The day after the party.
  • 21. What is the best approach to unexpected guests?
A) Complain about them loudly.
B) Welcome them and make them feel comfortable.
C) Turn them away at the door.
D) Ignore them the entire night.
  • 22. What's a good strategy for pacing the meal?
A) Remove plates before people are finished.
B) Serve dessert immediately after appetizers.
C) Serve all courses at once.
D) Don't rush between courses.
  • 23. What is an aperitif?
A) A drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
B) A French word for table setting.
C) A dessert wine.
D) A type of appetizer.
  • 24. What is appropriate to discuss with your guests?
A) Share common hobbies.
B) Divorce
C) Illnesses.
D) Finances.
  • 25. What is a good way to handle a guest who has had too much to drink?
A) Ignore them.
B) Keep serving them drinks.
C) Offer them water and call them a ride.
D) Publicly shame them.
  • 26. Which of the following is the correct order of courses for a formal dinner?
A) Main Course, Appetizer, Salad, Soup, Dessert.
B) Dessert, Main Course, Salad, Soup, Appetizer.
C) Salad, Soup, Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course.
D) Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert.
  • 27. When is it acceptable to check your phone during a dinner party?
A) Only for urgent matters, excusing yourself.
B) To take pictures of every dish.
C) Throughout the meal.
D) While someone is talking to you.
  • 28. Which is the best way to manage your time while cooking?
A) Try new recipes without practicing.
B) Prepare as much as possible ahead of time.
C) Delegate all cooking tasks to guests.
D) Start cooking everything right before guests arrive.
  • 29. Which of the following centerpieces is least likely to obstruct conversation?
A) Tall vase of feathers.
B) Low floral arrangement.
C) Large sculpture.
D) Pile of books.
  • 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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