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Sunday, September 22, 2013

When presenting the wine to the guest, you should

Multiple Choice

  • A. hold the bottle neatly, with the label facing the guest.
  • B. inform the guest of the name of the producer of the wine.
  • C. inform the guest of the cultivar.
  • D. inform the guest of the vintage.
  • E. give them any extra information you know about the wine.
  • F. not spend too much time at the guests' table by showing off.
  • G. All of the above.
  • H. None of the above.
  • I. A, B and E.
  • J. A and F.
  • K. A, C and E.
  • L. B, D and F.
  • M. A, B and C.
  • N. D, E and F.

If guests are coming to the end of a bottle of wine, you should

Multiple Choice

  • A. open another bottle of the same wine.
  • B. bring them a heavier wine that would suit their meal.
  • C. not offer or serve any more wine.
  • D. ask them if they would like to continue with the same wine or try something else and offer them the wine list.
  • E. All of the above.
  • F. None of the above.

Open the wine list on the red wine page if the guests

Multiple Choice

  • A. have just arrived.
  • B. are moving on to their starter course.
  • C. are moving on to their entrée course.
  • D. are moving on to heavier red meat dishes.
  • E. are about to order dessert.
  • F. None of the above

Friday, September 20, 2013

Who can you ask to help you pair wines with specific dishes on the menu?

Multiple Choice,

  • A. The sommelier.
  • B. The wine steward.
  • C. The chef.
  • D. The food and beverage manager.
  • E. All of the above.
  • F. None of the above.

Why should you never check the bill while you are still on the floor to see how big your tip was?

Multiple Choice,

  • A. Someone might steal your tip.
  • B. The other waiters might get jealous.
  • C. Your feelings about your tip will be visible to the guests.
  • D. It is unprofessional.
  • E. Other guests might feel that they should also start paying their bills.
  • F. None of the above.