Let's give you the answer of the last question!
The answer is A - before the conversation.


Quiz: What do the English think about Americans eating fried chicken with their hands?
A) Americans are hope-less slobs
B) It's okay if there are no utensils around
C) Chicken should be boilded, not fried
(please leave your answer in the comment box below)
(Answer will be revealed in the following post! )

To recognize how much you know, let's begin with a small quiz! Highly encourage you to answer it to gain a small prize!

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Table Manner in USA

Hello!

In USA, table manner plays an important part in making a favorable impression. They are visible signals of the state of our manners and therefore are essential to professional success.
The following video which can tell you the dining etiquette -European vs. American Dining Style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fypq2qhRZnI (Last visit: 3 April,2009)


Basic

• Don't pick up the soup bowl and drink from it.
• Don't reach across the table for some kind of food. Please ask someone to pass a dish to you.
• Don't put bones on the table. Just leave them on your plate.
• Don't talk and laugh with food in your mouth.
• Don't use your napkin to clean your face. Just put it on your lap.

Napkin Use

• Put your napkin in different position have different meaning
• Place it on your lap means the meal begins
• Place it on your chair means you will be returning
• Place it on the table means the end of the meal

Use of Silverware
If you remember the rule to work from the outside in, you'll be fine.

• Starting with the knife, fork, or spoon that is farthest from your plate, work your way in, using one utensil for each course.
• The salad fork is on your outermost left, followed by your dinner fork.
• Your soupspoon is on your outermost right, followed by your beverage spoon, salad knife and dinner knife.
• Your dessert spoon and fork are above your plate or brought out with dessert.

When You Have Finished

• Do not push your plate away from you when you have finished eating.
• Place your knife and fork side by side, with the sharp side of the knife blade facing inward
  and the fork, tines down, to the left of the knife.
• Place your knife and fork if they are pointing to the numbers 10 and 4 on a clock face.

Reference:
http://www.fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf (Last visit: 3 April,2009)

Answer of last question: C) Eat Food Only with your Right Hand in India!

Quiz: What is the best moment to give your business card?
A) before the conversation
B) during the conversation
C) after the conversation
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Hello!

In USA,business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues, clients or customers. In the business world, it is these people that can influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette, is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably.

Business meetings are one arena in which poor etiquette can have negative effects. By improving your business meeting etiquette you automatically improve your chances of success. Comfort, trust, attentiveness and clear communication are examples of the positive results of demonstrating good etiquette.

DRESS CODE

For the special event dress guidelines:
If you are attending a special event, the invitation may indicate a clothing/dress code.

• If it doesn't, it's a good idea to call the event planner or someone who's attended before, to check what's expected. When in doubt dress a little more formal.
• When you're dressing for the "new" business world, 1) Dress according to your corporate culture. 2) Dress like the people with whom you are doing business.
• If you are the event organizer put the dress code on the invitation, your guests will appreciate it. People want to know what is expected so they don't feel uncomfortable.

BUSINESS CARDS

Keep cards clean and crisp

• Don't hand out worn, dirty or faded business cards unless you want your business to look worn, dirty and faded.
• Make sure your cards are neat and clean and the edges are still sharp.

Wait for the right moment do so at the appropriate time

• Wait until the conversation turns to business, and then politely offer your card face up.
• Gladly accept and offer your own card in return if your contact offers first.
• Business cards should always be passed out before formal meetings begin.

Always have business cards ready ...

• Have a fresh supply of your business cards on hand.
• Know when the next big opportunity will present itself, and it's essential to be prepared.
• Wait for superiors to ask when giving business card

[last visit 31-03-2009]