[Business Manners] Trivia Quiz Useful for Work
No matter what job you do, business etiquette is something everyone must remember.
However, unless you’re in a training program, there aren’t many chances to study etiquette properly.
So in this article, we’ll present trivia quizzes focused on business manners that are useful at work.
Even business etiquette that can be a hassle to memorize becomes easier to learn when it’s in quiz form! Some quizzes also include little bits of work-related history, so feel free to use them as conversation starters.
I hope this can be a small help to you in your working life.
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[Business Manners] Trivia Quiz Useful for Work (21–30)
What color should I use for the envelope when sending my resume?
- brown
- pink
- white
See the answer
white
When sending your resume, it’s recommended to use a white envelope, which gives a clean and formal impression. Don’t forget to write both the recipient’s and your own address and name on the envelope, and to mark the lower left corner with “Resume Enclosed” or “Application Documents Enclosed” in red pen.
When was the first exchange of business cards in Japan?
- around the 8th century
- Around the 19th century
- Around the 20th century
See the answer
Around the 19th century
Which word should I use in an email to a business partner to refer to their company?
- your company
- your company
- our company
See the answer
your company
When sending emails or documents to a client or another company, you should refer to the other party’s company as “kisha.” “Onsha” also refers to the other party’s company, but it is used in spoken conversation. Incidentally, “heisha” refers to one’s own company.
Which country did the custom of exchanging business cards originate from?
- Japan
- France
- China
See the answer
China
The custom of exchanging business cards is said to have originated in ancient China. There are various theories about how it began, but it was initially used like a note left behind to inform the recipient of a visit when the person being visited was not present.
What date is “Manners Day”?
- June 15
- October 30
- December 1
See the answer
October 30
The NPO Japan Service Manner Association designated October 30 as “Manners Day” in 2008. It was established to encourage people to reflect on the importance of manners in personal and business settings and to put them into practice in daily life. Why not take this opportunity to reaffirm the importance of observing proper manners?
Which of the following is the correct etiquette when affixing seals side by side with your supervisor on the same document, such as for approval stamps?
- Stamp the seal with the imprint tilted toward your superior.
- use a smaller seal than your boss’s
- Stamp with a lighter impression than your supervisor’s
See the answer
Stamp the seal with the imprint tilted toward your superior.
When stamping on the same document, it is considered proper etiquette to tilt your own seal slightly toward your superior’s seal. This is said to show respect for your superior. On the other hand, many argue that it serves no practical purpose and is an unnecessary business custom, and it is often mocked as the “bowing seal.”
Which of the following is correct regarding the honorific title “殿” (tono)?
- honorifics used by subordinates when addressing superiors
- Not used in spoken language.
- Usable by people outside the company
See the answer
Not used in spoken language.
“-dono” is an honorific mainly used in writing as a respectful title from superiors to subordinates. Therefore, it is not commonly used in speech. Moreover, because it is an honorific for people of lower status, using “-dono” for someone outside your company is also incorrect.