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Just in case you happen to meet the Queen.

Can You Pass This Ridiculously Difficult British Etiquette Test?

Your right hand

Debrett’s says: “Introductions are usually followed by a handshake and the words: ‘How do you do?’ to which the response is: ‘How do you do?’”

How do you do?

Debrett's says men should be introduced to women.

The first one

It's Ma'am as in jam.

Debrett's says you should wait no longer than 7–10 days to send a handwritten thank you letter for a present.

10 days

Répondez, s'il vous plaît

Yours faithfully

Right

At 1 o'clock to the place setting.

Place it on your lap immediately.

Posh people have a lot of rules about peas, who knew.

Squashed against the back of the fork!

Debrett’s says you’re allowed to eat asparagus with your fingers. AT LAST!

Debrett’s says caviar should be stored in a glass container such as a champagne flute, in the fridge. Classy.

In a champagne flute

6.30, of course

Champange should be served at 7°C

White tie

Poor show! You had better brush up on your etiquette or you'll end up catastrophically destroying your reputation forever by eating peas incorrectly. And remember, stop serving champagne at the wrong temperature!

Poor show!

You certainly understand SOME of the basics of posh British social etiquette, but there's still more to learn. Now, remember not to put your leftover caviar in Tupperware again like a peasant.

Better luck next time!

Well done, you certainly understand the basics of rigorously complicated British etiquette. There's still some work to do before you'll be able to attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, but at least you know how to lay a table.

Jolly good try!

Jolly good show, old chap, you have a very clear understanding of posh British social etiquette. In fact, you're probably a minor royal yourself. Hurrah! You certainly wouldn't make a fool of yourself at a banquet with the Queen, and you'd never call Her Majesty "marm".

You passed!

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Can You Pass This Ridiculously Difficult British Etiquette Test?

Questions taken from Debrett's guide to etiquette.

Can You Pass This Ridiculously Difficult British Etiquette Test?

Questions taken from Debrett's guide to etiquette.

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