Memorize these and recognize 15.6% of all Etiquette clues.
| # | Answer | Count | Sample Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | white | 4 | Customary color of a debutante's dress |
| 2 | a napkin | 4 | At the dinner table, guests wait until the hostess has opened hers before unfolding theirs |
| 3 | RSVP | 3 | Although some use "regrets only" with invitations, this 4-letter abbreviated request is still common |
| 4 | Ms. | 3 | A magazine for modern women & the title many modern women prefer |
| 5 | white tie | 2 | "Colorful" designation of the most formal men's evening wear |
| 6 | Tea | 2 | The "high" form of this meal should feature sturdy food such as eggs rather than dainty little sandwiches |
| 7 | applaud | 2 | When you attend a concert, you should always do this when the conductor appears onstage |
| 8 | a corsage | 2 | Emily Post says if a boy gives a girl one of these for a prom, she must wear it even if it clashes |
| 9 | the pallbearers | 2 | The family of the deceased should make sure that those chosen for this funeral job are physically up to the lifting |
| 10 | the best man | 2 | In a wedding party, it's the male equivalent of the maid of honor |
| 11 | a lemon | 2 | Slices of this fruit should accompany the finger bowls presented after lobster is eaten |
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