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After receiving an invitation, always do what?
Give it a few weeks before you respond
R.S.V.P in writing
The subtle art of responding to an invitation requires that you reply in writing! Send your response to the invitation as soon as you can.
Ignore it
What should female subjects do when meeting the queen?
Shake hands
Give her a pat on the back
Curtsy
It is required of women to curtsy when they greet the queen. Men must bow their heads at the neck and not do a full bow.
When addressing the queen, begin with _______.
Ma'am
Your Extreme Highness
Your Majesty
A simple "Your Majesty" is how you begin a conversation with the queen. Then, during the conversation, you may refer to her as "ma'am."
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Never do what to the queen?
Turn your back
You must never turn your back on the queen under any circumstances. Even if you're being chased by a bear.
Blink your eyes
Move your hands
When at a dinner party, do not start eating until _______.
Your host does
Your host indicates you should
Either
When at a dinner party, do not start eating until your host starts or indicates that you should dig in. It's just good manners.
When spooning soup, swipe the spoon in which direction?
Towards you
Away from you
When consuming soup, be sure that you swipe your spoon away from your body. You may tilt the bowl away from you as well.
Towards your host
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What should you use to break bread?
Your knife
Your spoon
Your hands
You break bread and dinner rolls with your fingers. Contrary to what others think, you do not use your butter knife!
A guest of honor sits to the ______ of the host.
Left
Right
A male guest of honor sits to the right of the hostess. A female guest of honor sits to the host's right, as well.
When having dinner with the queen, stop eating when she ______.
Starts
Stops
It's important to stop eating when the queen has finished. It's all right to eat while she is holding discourse at the table.
Is speaking
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Should you touch the queen?
No. Never
Yes!
Yes, but only if she prompts it
You should not touch the queen unless she puts out her hand to shake yours. In that case, you keep a loose grip with little motion.
How do you start a conversation with someone from the royal family?
Your Royal Highness
They're HRH for a reason. You begin a conversation with "Your Royal Highness." Then, during the conversation, you're allowed to use "sir" or "ma'am."
Ma'am
Sir
Should you ask questions of the queen?
Yes
No
You should not ask the queen direct questions. In fact, you want her to lead the conversation at all times.
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How do you butter your bread?
Butter the entire roll at once
Butter a small piece at a time
Pull off a small piece of bread at a time and butter it. Do not butter the entire piece of bread.
Butter is frowned upon
How do you use bread to soak up gravy or sauce?
Using your fingers
With the bread on a fork
You may soak up sauce with your bread, but it must be on a fork. Do not soak up sauce holding the bread in your fingers.
Any way you choose
Can you drink soup straight from the bowl?
No, never
Yes, but only if it's consomme
Yes, but only if it's consomme and the bowl has handles
The soup must be consommé and the bowl much have handles. Both of these requirements must be met.
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Can you mix food on your plate?
Yes, if it's bangers and mash
Yes, anytime
No
Never mix or mash the food on your plate. Keep everything separate.
What should you always bring for the queen?
A gift
A gift in general should always be brought to the queen. This can be anything sensible of your choosing.
An animal
Chocolate
Which first lady accidentally put her hand on the queen's back?
Laura Bush
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama accidentally put her hand on the queen's back during a reception. DON'T EVER DO THIS.
Nancy Reagan
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Can you call a Royal by their given name?
Sometimes, yes
No
You may never call a royal by their given name. That means that you shan't call Catherine Middleton "Kate."
Can you eat shrimp with the queen?
Yes!
No
As it turns out, the royals cannot eat shellfish. It's an old rule, but it still stands. Shellfish is too dangerous.
If you're a Catholic, can you marry a royal?
Yes
The royals can actually marry anyone of any religion, but that's a recent change. Before, you could not marry a British royal if you weren't of the Church of England.
No
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Can you wash down a bite of food with some water?
Yes, but you must wait till it's chewed
You can wash down that bite of food, but make sure the food is fully swallowed! Also, swallow all food before taking another bite.
Yes, anytime
No
At a formal dinner, how do you eat pizza?
With your hands!
With a fork and knife
At a formal dinner, everything must be eaten with a fork and knife. It an informal barbecue, you're able to use your hands.
However you choose
Your napkin should always be placed where?
Around your neck
On your lap
Make sure the napkin is always placed on your lap. Never put your napkin into your collar, even if you're having lobster.
On the table
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Which hand do Europeans hold the fork in?
The right
The left
For Europeans, the fork is always held in the left hand; there is no switching of cutlery from hand to hand. Americans do the cut-and-switch.
Both
Should you push your plate away when you're done?
No
Never push your plate away. Leave it alone. Gently rest your fork and knife on the plate.
Yes
When you're done eating, place your napkin where?
On the table
On the plate
Don't move it!
Keep your napkin on your lap until you leave the table. Do not remove it after you're done eating.
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When cutting up bites ________ ?
Only one at a time
No more than 3
When cutting up your food, never cut more than three pieces at a time. It's all right to cut one piece at at time.
No more than 10
If you're a direct heir to Prince Charles, you may not ______ ?
Travel without him
Travel alone
Travel with him
Direct heirs to the throne must not travel long distances together. That way there is always a spare heir.
If you give the queen a sack of coal, what will she do?
Roll her eyes
Not accept it
Accept it graciously
Royals must always accept gifts graciously. They are not allowed to look ungrateful.
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If you're a royal, you must spend _______ ?
Christmas together
Royals are required to spend Christmas together. This will be done for the rest of their lives.
Thanksgiving together
Easter together
When you have tea with the queen, she'll probably be wearing _______.
A rainbow of colors
A bold print
A solid color
The queen almost always wears a solid color. It's important that she dress modestly and simply.
If you are expecting an important call, is it proper to answer your phone at the table?
Sure, why not?
Almost never
It is generally rude to answer your phone at the table - or to even have your phone visible during a meal. However, if you truly are expecting an important call, apologetically alert your companions in advance and leave the room when the call comes.
Never
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When passing food, always pass in which direction?
To the right
Always pass to the right, or counterclockwise, when passing dishes. Make sure the ladle is pointed towards the recipient.
To the left
Across the table
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