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How to practice Southern hospitality
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the most important element of Southern hospitality?
A) Wearing your best attire
B) Having a spotless house
C) Serving fancy appetizers
D) Making guests feel welcome and comfortable
  • 2. How should you greet a guest?
A) With a nod and a quick 'hello'
B) With a formal handshake
C) With a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm
D) By asking them their business immediately
  • 3. What is a common phrase used in Southern hospitality?
A) Folks
B) People
C) Y'all
D) You guys
  • 4. What should you offer a guest shortly after they arrive?
A) Your life story
B) Something to drink
C) A detailed tour of the house
D) A chore to help with
  • 5. What is a good topic for initial conversation?
A) Political debates
B) Your personal problems
C) The latest gossip
D) Their journey or current interests
  • 6. How should you handle a guest who offers to help with chores?
A) Politely decline and insist they relax
B) Tell them you've already done everything
C) Ignore their offer
D) Eagerly accept their help and assign tasks
  • 7. What is a typical Southern meal often served to guests?
A) Fried chicken
B) Ramen
C) Sushi
D) Tacos
  • 8. What is an important aspect of setting the table?
A) Letting the guests set the table themselves
B) Paying attention to detail and presentation
C) Setting only the bare minimum
D) Using paper plates and plastic utensils
  • 9. How should you handle disagreements during a gathering?
A) Aggressively defend your point of view
B) Publicly shame the person you disagree with
C) Politely steer the conversation to a neutral topic
D) Allow the argument to escalate
  • 10. What is an appropriate gift for a hostess?
A) Nothing at all
B) An expensive piece of jewelry
C) Flowers or a small token of appreciation
D) A bill to help cover costs
  • 11. What is the importance of a handwritten thank-you note?
A) It's only for formal occasions
B) Shows genuine appreciation and thoughtfulness
C) It's outdated and unnecessary
D) An email is just as good
  • 12. What should you do if a guest spills something?
A) Ignore the spill and let them deal with it
B) Publicly scold them for their clumsiness
C) Assure them it's no problem and help clean it up
D) Charge them for the damages
  • 13. How should you handle a guest who overstays their welcome?
A) Gently suggest activities for them to do on their own
B) Directly tell them to leave
C) Make passive-aggressive comments about their presence
D) Ignore them until they leave
  • 14. What is a key ingredient in Southern sweet tea?
A) Lemon
B) Salt
C) Honey
D) Sugar
  • 15. What does 'Bless your heart' often mean?
A) A genuine expression of sympathy
B) A polite way of expressing disagreement or disappointment
C) A declaration of love
D) An insult
  • 16. What should you prioritize when planning a gathering?
A) Strict adherence to a rigid schedule
B) Showing off your wealth
C) Impressing your neighbors
D) Guest comfort and enjoyment
  • 17. How can you make a guest feel extra special?
A) Ignoring their preferences
B) Personalizing their experience with thoughtful details
C) Treating them the same as everyone else
D) Focusing solely on your own needs
  • 18. What is the Southern tradition of front porch sitting about?
A) Showing off your house
B) Escaping the heat indoors
C) Connecting with neighbors and enjoying the outdoors
D) Avoiding social interaction
  • 19. What is important to consider when offering food?
A) Ignoring guest input
B) Only your personal preferences
C) Whatever is cheapest to prepare
D) Dietary restrictions and allergies
  • 20. What is a sign of good Southern manners?
A) Being constantly on your phone
B) Saying 'please' and 'thank you'
C) Interrupting conversations frequently
D) Speaking loudly and aggressively
  • 21. How do you handle a situation where you don't know the answer to a guest's question?
A) Make up an answer to avoid looking ignorant.
B) Blame someone else for not knowing the answer.
C) Completely ignore the question.
D) Admit you don't know and offer to find out.
  • 22. What is a common way to show hospitality to a neighbor?
A) Complaining about their yard.
B) Starting a feud over property lines.
C) Bringing over a plate of food.
D) Ignoring them completely.
  • 23. What is an important element to creating a warm atmosphere?
A) A space that's clearly unwelcoming.
B) An overly sterile environment.
C) An unorganized and cluttered space.
D) A comfortable and inviting space.
  • 24. What is a good way to end a visit?
A) Expressing gratitude and inviting them back.
B) Ignoring them as they leave.
C) Rushing them out the door.
D) Complaining about their visit as they depart.
  • 25. Why is active listening important in Southern hospitality?
A) It helps you to formulate your response while they are talking.
B) It allows you to interrupt more effectively.
C) It allows you to quickly change the subject.
D) It shows genuine interest and respect.
  • 26. What is a classic Southern dessert?
A) Croquembouche
B) Tiramisu
C) Pecan Pie
D) Baklava
  • 27. When is it appropriate to ask personal questions?
A) Never. Personal questions are always appropriate.
B) Immediately upon meeting them.
C) During the meal, when they are distracted.
D) Only if the guest volunteers the information first
  • 28. What's a sign of good table manners during a meal?
A) Reaching across the table for food
B) Burping loudly
C) Talking with your mouth full
D) Waiting for everyone to be served before eating
  • 29. What should you do if a guest expresses a strong political opinion you disagree with?
A) Politely acknowledge their viewpoint and change the subject.
B) Immediately end the visit.
C) Call them names and insult their intelligence.
D) Start an argument to prove them wrong.
  • 30. What is the best way to learn about Southern hospitality?
A) By watching TV shows about Southern culture.
B) By reading books on etiquette only.
C) By ignoring the concept altogether.
D) By observing and interacting with people who embody it.
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