The Polite One Quizzes Cody Stark & Lori Wallace of Good Day Sacramento
As an etiquette specialist, I receive many etiquette questions throughout the year. Most, however, are around the holidays. Gift giving and attire questions are the most asked questions. Of those, most attire questions concern the ever-ambiguous business holiday party. Is it a party or is it business? Scary stuff.
Since
so many have the same questions this time of year, it seemed newsworthy, so I
appeared for a segment at a local television network, KMAX channel 31 for the
Good Day Sacramento show. We made the segment even more fun with a
quiz. Let’s see if you can answer these questions correctly as
well.
May I regift the ugly sweater?
Your
great aunt gave you a sweater she purchased from Italy—one of a
kind. It looks like a dog sweater to you. Can you regift
it?
Yes,
No, Maybe?
The
Answer
No. One,
your aunt would want to see you in it. She thought enough of you to shop
for you instead of using that money to purchase more gelato. Two, it
is unique and there is a chance your aunt could see it on the
recipient.
Going out, but no “L” words were spoken. Holiday
gift?
You’ve
been going out with a man you find to be “The One” for two
months. He hasn’t used the “L” word yet. Do you give him
a holiday gift or not?
Yes,
No, Maybe?
The
Answer
Yes,
with a caveat. If you wish to give a gift, give him something
generic—not tied to romance and not too expensive. Perhaps a DVD, or digital version, of
a movie you both enjoyed—not a romantic chic flick.
Potluck for the holiday dinner party?
You
want to get to know the new neighbors, so you host a holiday dinner
party. Will this be a potluck?
Yes,
No, Maybe?
The
Answer
No! You
are the host so you provide everything. If you frequently host
neighborhood gatherings, that would be different, as this is more of a
gathering of neighbors—they’d expect to contribute.
Decisions, decisions...business holiday party attire
multiple choice.
You’ve
been invited to a business holiday party.
A.
Do you wear the short red dress that accents your ...everything?
B.
The leather outfit you’ve always wanted to try? After all, it’s a party!
C.
The modest black dress paired with a jacket?
The
Answer
The
dress with a jacket. It’s business! It’s best to dress
conservatively for the business holiday party. Would you really want
your colleagues to focus on your legs and not your brain?
Here’s one more for the multiple-choice road.
How
much do you drink at this party?
A.
It doesn’t matter
B.
Don’t drink at all
C.
One drink maximum
The
Answer
It’s
best to keep it to one alcoholic drink if any. Stick to
the non-alcohol choices as much as possible.
Please
Read
Holiday
Tipping Interviews on the Today Show & KCRA Interviews
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