Can We Guess Where You Live Based on Your Manners?

About This Quiz

We can all agree that good manners are a important. They grease the wheels of society and make sure that people feel appreciated instead of steamrolled when they go out of their way to do things for others. They signify that you care about people, and those of us who are not so socially adept to fit in at events where we might otherwise be intimidated or say the wrong thing.

However, while we might agree on the principle, we don't agree on the form. In some places, sending a thank you note after an interview is mandatory, while in others, it is a sign of desperation and lack of respect for the interviewee's time. In some places, you put your knife and fork together in the center of your plate to signify that you are done, while in others you cross them on your plate. In some places, walking slowly on the sidewalk is the height of bad manners, but canceling on a party at late notice is not a big deal, whereas other places have those rules the other way around.

It's all about the culture you grew up in and what you absorbed from it. Tell us your idea of great manners, and we'll identify your home area down to the region and maybe even the town!