JROTC_ LE 100 1-6

List four examples of courteous cell phone use.

1. Do not place a cell phone on the table during a meal. It is considered impolite to make or receive cell phone calls during a meal. 2. When in public places or at gatherings, limit your cell phone use. If you see a sign requesting you not use your cell phone, turn it off. 3. Do not drive and use a cell phone. If you have to have a conversation while driving, be sure to pull off the road before talking or texting. This is extremely dangerous activity and against the law in many communities and states. 4. Use of cell phones may be prohibited in most schools and at school functions, check electronic device rules at your school prior to using your cell phone.

List five tips for proper text messaging.

1. Do not send a text message when a phone call would be more appropriate; this is considered rude. 2. Avoid using a text message when informing someone of sad news, urgent meetings, or other information that may be misunderstood in a brief text message. 3. Do not let texting distract you from other activities, especially when safety is involved. 4. Make sure you are texting the right phone number. 5. Do not text anything confidential, private, or potentially embarrassing to you or anyone else.

Provide three examples for proper appearance.

1. Make sure your hair is clean, neatly trimmed or styled, and combed at all times. 2. Shower daily and use deodorant as part of your daily routine. 3. Brush your teeth and floss daily. Try to brush after meals.

The POW-MIA table has a slice of lemon on it; what does the lemon represent?

A slice of lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate.

If in doubt what to wear for an open house, who should you contact?

Ask the host or hostess what to wear when you call of RSVP.

What is the difference between etiquette and manners?

Etiquette is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society. Manners are socially correct ways of acting as shown in widespread customs.

When a gentleman and lady approach a door, who should open the door?

If a gentleman arrives at a door first, he should open it and allow others to pass through. If a lady arrives at the door first and opens it, the gentleman may hold the door for her to continue.

If you are planning to invite a speaker or other guests to the JROTC Military Ball, when should invitations be sent?

Mail handwritten or engraved invitations to faculty members and special guest at least three weeks before the event.

What does "RSVP" mean in English?

Please reply

When did the first recorded American Dining-In, hosted by Governor Spotswood of Virginia, take place?

September 1716

Give three examples of proper dinner conversation topics.

Small talk includes casual, unofficial, interesting things in everyday life, such as the weather, music, upcoming events, movies, or sports.

When introductions are made, what is the biggest mistake people make?

The biggest mistake people make is to assume that people know each other. There is no harm in introducing people who have already met, but it is inconsiderate to have strangers together without introducing them.

Dinner guests will not touch anything on the table until when?

The polite dinner guest will not touch anything on the table, not even the napkin, until after the blessing (or invocation) has been said or until it is obvious that there will be no blessing.

If you are attending the JROTC Military Ball, what clothing should the cadet and a guest wear?

This formal event requires cadets to wear formal or semi formal service dress and guest to wear formal attire.

When introducing someone to a dignitary, who should be mentioned first?

When introducing someone to a dignitary mention the dignitary first to show respect of the office he or she holds