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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) Set the table.
B) Choose the wine.
C) Decide on a guest list.
D) Buy groceries.
  • 2. Which is more important when selecting a menu?
A) What's on sale at the store.
B) Dietary restrictions of guests.
C) Your favorite foods.
D) Complicated recipes to impress.
  • 3. What is generally served first at a formal dinner?
A) Dessert.
B) Main course.
C) Salad.
D) Appetizer.
  • 4. What is a good way to handle dietary restrictions?
A) Tell guests they should have eaten before.
B) Only serve dishes you like.
C) Ignore them and hope for the best.
D) Ask guests about allergies beforehand.
  • 5. What is 'mise en place'?
A) A French dessert.
B) Everything in its place (preparation).
C) A type of wine glass.
D) The name of a famous chef.
  • 6. How far in advance should you send invitations?
A) A few hours before.
B) 6 months.
C) The day before.
D) 2-3 weeks.
  • 7. What should you consider when planning the seating arrangement?
A) Guest personalities and interests.
B) Shoe size.
C) Clothing color.
D) Height.
  • 8. What is a good conversation starter?
A) Talk only about yourself.
B) Remain silent.
C) Discuss controversial topics.
D) Ask open-ended questions.
  • 9. What is the best way to handle a spill?
A) Clean it up quickly and discreetly.
B) Blame someone else.
C) Ignore it.
D) Make a big deal out of it.
  • 10. What is a good wine pairing for red meat?
A) Rosé wine.
B) White wine.
C) Sparkling wine.
D) Red 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) Instrumental.
C) Silence.
D) Heavy metal.
  • 13. What is the appropriate time to start cleaning up?
A) While guests are eating dessert.
B) Never.
C) After most guests have left.
D) Before guests arrive.
  • 14. What does 'BYOB' mean?
A) Bring Your Own Beverage.
B) Be Your Own Bartender.
C) Bake Your Own Brownies.
D) Buy Your Own Bread.
  • 15. Which of these is considered good etiquette?
A) Reaching across the table for food.
B) Talking with your mouth full.
C) Waiting for everyone to be served before eating.
D) Licking your plate clean.
  • 16. Which of these is an important element of table setting?
A) Ignoring centerpieces.
B) Forgetting napkins.
C) Placing silverware in the correct order.
D) Using mismatched plates.
  • 17. What kind of dishes are best for buffet style dinner parties?
A) Delicate or fragile dishes.
B) Dishes that require assembly.
C) Self-serve dishes.
D) Dishes that take a long time to serve.
  • 18. What is the purpose of a place card?
A) To show the menu.
B) To indicate where each guest should sit.
C) To thank the guests for coming.
D) To decorate the table.
  • 19. What is a good way to show appreciation to your guests?
A) Ask them to do the dishes.
B) Thank them for coming and offer a small gift.
C) Complain about how much work it was.
D) Ignore them after they leave.
  • 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) Welcome them and make them feel comfortable.
C) Turn them away at the door.
D) Complain about them loudly.
  • 22. What's a good strategy for pacing the meal?
A) Remove plates before people are finished.
B) Serve all courses at once.
C) Don't rush between courses.
D) Serve dessert immediately after appetizers.
  • 23. What is an aperitif?
A) A dessert wine.
B) A drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
C) A type of appetizer.
D) A French word for table setting.
  • 24. What is appropriate to discuss with your guests?
A) Finances.
B) Illnesses.
C) Divorce
D) Share common hobbies.
  • 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) Publicly shame them.
D) Ignore them.
  • 26. Which of the following is the correct order of courses for a formal dinner?
A) Dessert, Main Course, Salad, Soup, Appetizer.
B) Main Course, Appetizer, Salad, Soup, Dessert.
C) Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Main Course, Dessert.
D) Salad, Soup, Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course.
  • 27. When is it acceptable to check your phone during a dinner party?
A) To take pictures of every dish.
B) Only for urgent matters, excusing yourself.
C) While someone is talking to you.
D) Throughout the meal.
  • 28. Which is the best way to manage your time while cooking?
A) Delegate all cooking tasks to guests.
B) Start cooking everything right before guests arrive.
C) Prepare as much as possible ahead of time.
D) Try new recipes without practicing.
  • 29. Which of the following centerpieces is least likely to obstruct conversation?
A) Low floral arrangement.
B) Tall vase of feathers.
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) No lighting.
D) Bright fluorescent lighting.
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