LET 3 Study Guide Answer Key 5 Planning Skills and Social Resp U3C10L14 5th Test.rtf

What is an agenda?

A list or program of things to be done or considered

If an invitation requires informal attire, what should a male wear?

A sport coat and tie

If an invitation indicates that an event requires formal dress, what should males wear?

A suit, although a tuxedo or uniform is preferable

What is the definition of the word "time wasters"?

Activities that do not promote the effective use of time.

Discuss how you conduct a proper introduction between LTC Kirkland and your best friend?

Always introduce juniors to seniors in age/rank/ status. "Shekia I would like you to meet LTC Kirkland, LTC Kirkland this is my friend Shekia Garrett.

What is "etiquette"?

Behaviors based on rules of a polite society

You use a planner to organize your time. You just finished prioritizing your tasks for the day. What should you do next?

Create an agenda for the day

Explain the F-I-N-D-S decision making process?

Figure out the problem. Identify possible solutions. Name the pros and cons for each solution. Decide on a chosen solution and act on it. Scrutinize the decision.

Explain the FINDS Decision-Making Model.

Figure out the problem; Identify solutions; Name pros and cons of each choice; Decide which is the best solution and then act on it; Scrutinize the decision.

A friend that has known you for a long time asked you what you are going to do next summer. You took out a pencil and a piece of paper and started using the FINDS process. Then your friend said, "Why do you always do that?" Which of the following reasons would you NOT say?

It help to define goals.

Where on the plate is silverware positioned to indicate the diner is finished eating?

Knife and fork are placed beside each other diagonally from the upper left to lower right, or from the 10:00 to the 4:00 position

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. __________ music relates to military life.

Martial

Stacy is using the FINDS decision process to decide on what to do this summer. She identified three possible choices: Get a job; Volunteer at summer camp; Go to summer school. What should she do next?

Name the pros and cons of each.

Where is the bread plate located in a formal setting?

On the upper left side above the place setting

Where do you place your hands between courses during formal meals?

On your lap or at your sides, and elbows should not be placed on the table

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. ___________ are name cards for a formal dinner.

Place cards

What are three common time wasters?

Procrastination, poor organization, and crisis management

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. ____________ is a code of precedence in rank, status, and of correct procedure in ceremonies.

Protocol

Discuss the three types or categories of goals?

Short term goal - Can be beginning steps to a Mid-term goal, Can accomplish in an 1-6 months, require less time and planning to accomplish. Mid-term goals - Can be intermediate steps to a long-term goal, Can accomplish in 6mths to 2 years, requires more time and planning to accomplish. Long Term goals— Usually life goals, Can take 3 years and out to accomplish, requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish.

The intent of a formal dining-in experience is to promote cordiality. Define "cordiality".

Sincere affection and kindness

Discuss what the acronym S-P-A-M stands for relative to developing your goals?

Specific -The goal is precise, explicit, clearly defined and have a specific plan of action. Positive - Saying "I will" rather than "maybe" or "think" you can. Achievable - it is with-in your power and ability to reach the goal, you have a reasonable chance of achieving it. Measureable - Goal must be defined in terms of results that are measureable or actions that can be observed.

The acronym SPAM can be used to evaluate goals. What does SPAM stand for?

Specific, Positive, Achievable, Measurable

Explain the general rule for use of cutlery or silverware at a formal dinner.

Start with the outside pieces of silverware and work inward toward the plate.

What is procrastination?

The act of putting off something that needs to be done.

If goal setting is compared to travel planning, what would the goal be?

The destination

Explain the zigzag method of the American eating style.

The fork is held in the left hand with tines down to secure the food being cut with a knife. After cutting no more than two or three bites, the fork is transferred to the right hand for eating

The guest of honor for your dining out asks, "What's the order in the receiving line?" What should you tell her?

The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

What is the proper way to eat soup?

The motion of the spoon should be away from you. If it is necessary to tip your soup bowl, tip it away from you. It is never appropriate to blow on soup to cool it. Soup should sipped, not slurped, from the side of the spoon.

What is time management?

The process of effectively using time to gain control of events, conditions, or actions.

The process of effectively using time to gain control of events, conditions, or actions is _____________.

Time management

When at a formal dinner, it is important not to monopolize conversation. Define "monopolize".

To take exclusive ownership or control

T or F: A polite dinner guest touches nothing on the table, not even the napkin, until after the blessing or invocation.

True

T or F: As a general rule when making introductions, introduce juniors to seniors (in age and rank).

True

T or F: Proper etiquette requires you to wait until the lead table and everyone at your table is served before you start to eat.

True

T or F: The number of pieces of silverware on a formal table setting indicates the number of courses you can expect at the meal.

True

T or F: Toasts at formal events are always made standing up.

True

T or F: When eating Continental or European style, the fork is held in the left hand and knife in the right hand, and you cut and eat with the fork held with the tines down.

True

You have to supervise a group of Cadets who will put the place settings on the tables at your spring dining out. When one of them asks, "Why are there so many forks?" what should you say is the purpose for each?

X = Salad Fork; Y = Dinner Fork; and Z = Dessert Fork

How long after a dinner party are you obligated to stay to avoid the hint of "eat-and-run" rudeness?

at least one hour

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The intent of the dining-in is to promote cordiality, __________, and esprit de corps.

comradeship

While making a decision about what to do next summer, you identified possible solutions and also identified the pros and cons of each. Last year, you went with your feelings and decided to wait and see what came up, and it turned out to be a bad decision. If you want to compare the pros and cons to really make a good decision, which technique should you use to help you decide?

criteria filter

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. When you are rude or abrupt in your speech or manner, you are acting ___________.

curtly

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A formal military dinner for military members only is known as ___________.

dining-in

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A formal military dinner to which non-military guests are invited is known as ___________.

dining-out

T or F: At the end of the meal, it is appropriate to gather all unused silverware and put it on the plate to be taken away.

false

T or F: If there is a large crowd remaining at a party, it is acceptable to leave a party without thanking your host or hostess.

false

T or F: It is acceptable after you have declined an invitation because of other obligations to call back and accept the invitation if your other obligation changes.

false

T or F: It is appropriate to be "fashionably late" (up to 30 minutes) for formal dinners.

false

T or F: It is appropriate to place silverware back on the table when you are finished using it.

false

T or F: It is permissible to send thank-you notes via email.

false

T or F: Telephone courtesy requires that RSVPs be made between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

false

A _____ is an aim or purpose, or an end to which effort is directed.

goal

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. You are __________ when you are planning how to reach a desired goal.

goal setting

Passing time without working or while avoiding work is known as _____?

idleness

When at a formal dinner, courses are served from the _________ and removed from the __________.

left;right

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish.

long-term

You are a high school freshman and have the desire to get accepted to a top-rated university. What type of goal is this?

long-term

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ___________ is usually a step to a long-term goal.

mid-term

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. You shouldn't ___________ or take control of a conversation.

monopolize

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The sense of taste is also known as __________.

palate

A group of people, including the host and honored guests, who stand in a line to welcome guests attending a function is called a _______________.

receiving line

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ____________ often does not need much planning or effort.

short-term goal

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A _________ is a fruit-flavored ice served for dessert.

sorbet

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. Traditionally, a/an __________ is a man who attends a social affair without an escort.

stag

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. If your do not normally speak a _________ or flowery language, you should not write in that way in a thank you note.

stilted

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. The slender pointed parts of a fork are known as __________.

tines

T or F: It is a Cadet's responsibility to inform a guest attending the Cadet Ball of the appropriate attire and customs of the event.

true

T or F: When planning a military ball, thank you notes must be sent to special guests, to organizations sponsoring the event, and to those who provided services or entertainment.

true

T or F: Your first responsibility upon arriving at a party is to greet the host or hostess.

true