Jacob Rees-Mogg's lounging antics in the House of Commons have sparked a debate about the state of modern manners. But how do your own social graces measure up? Take our quiz, devised by etiquette expert Liz Brewer, to find out if you're perfectly polite or badly behaved.
The quiz covers ten scenarios, from wedding gifts to social media conduct. For example, if you're invited to a wedding but can't attend, etiquette dictates you should still send a gift (score 2 points). Popping round to a friend's house unannounced? Always warn them first (score 2 points). And when dining out, the person who issued the invitation should pay (score 2 points).
Phone etiquette is also tested: if expecting an important call during dinner, warn your host, keep your phone on vibrate, and leave the room to take the call (score 2 points). Venting on social media? Better to keep private life private (score 2 points). Breaking up by text? Only acceptable if you've been on fewer than three dates (score 2 points).
Other scenarios include posting unflattering photos of friends (warn them first, score 2 points), messaging after a first date (send a sincere thank you after a couple of days, score 2 points), and dealing with noisy colleagues (politely ask them to lower the sound, score 2 points).
So, are your manners up to date? Take the full quiz to see your score and discover if you're a social asset or a liability.
