Quiz time
From passing the port to toasting… find out how au fait you are with entertaining etiquette
Whether you’ll be polishing your silver grape scissors or planning the ultimate TV dinner this Christmas, pit your wits with our fun quiz. You might get some pointers – and discover the stories behind some of our more arcane traditions.
GET STARTED
1 WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN APERITIF?
A Pimm’s B Champagne C Negroni
2 WHERE WOULD YOU EXPECT TO FIND AN AMUSE-BOUCHE?
A Live at the Apollo B In a cracker C On a plate
3 WHAT’S A JIGGER?
A AScandi-style buffet B Adrinks measure C Aguest who hogs the dance floor
4 WHEN YOU CLINK GLASSES TO SAY CHEERS, SHOULD YOU…
A Aim for the edge of the glass B Clink bowl to bowl C Avoid – it’s vulgar
5 WHAT’S THE NAME OF THE BRITISH ETIQUETTE EXPERTS?
A Debrett’s B DeBeers C Debonair
6 AT A FORMAL DINNER, WHO SHOULD GIVE THE FIRST TOAST?
A The guest of honour B The guest with the loudest voice C The host
7 YOU’VE BEEN INVITED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY AT NOON. SHOULD YOU…
A Arrive early with a pair of Marigolds B Ring the bell on the dot C Get there 10 minutes late
8 HOW SHOULD YOU HOLD A GLASS OF WINE?
A As near to you as possible B In your left hand C However feels most comfortable for you
9 WHY DO WE LIGHT OUR CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS?
A The flames represent the Passion of Christ B We secretly loathe it C Brandy was expensive in Victorian times and burning it showed how wealthy you were
10 WHY IS PORT USUALLY PASSED TO THE LEFT?
A Sailors had often lost their right arm in battle B Sailors wanted to keep their sword arm free C It’s actually passed to the right in polite company
11 AND IF THE PORT DOESN’T MAKE ITS WAY TO YOU, YOU SHOULD…
A Say ‘Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?’ B Strike your sword (or knife) against the table C Say ‘pass the port’ three times
12 WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO BRING A PARTY TO A CLOSE?
A Tell guests in advance when the party will be over B Appear with a tray of coffees and small chocolate treats C Play Agadoo
