Diplomatic etiquette: types and rules of receptions

Receptions are a form of business communication at various levels. During the reception, representatives of states, business partners, business colleagues, friends and acquaintances can meet. During such events, the observance of ethical standards of behavior plays a crucial role. Before attending the reception, you should familiarize yourself with the provisions of diplomatic etiquette.

Diplomatic etiquette is a set of norms and rules of conduct at official events. Since official receptions can take place in the presence of representatives of the highest level, ignoring the rules of business conduct can be a serious insult.

The diplomatic protocol is a centuries-old historical experience of international business communication. Its formation took place gradually. The author of the diplomatic protocol is not a specific person or country.

Established rules derived on the basis of the principle of "international politeness." This principle calls for respect and respect for everything that a state represents or symbolizes.

The difference between diplomatic etiquette and protocol is that etiquette implies respect and good manners for the participants of the official event: officials, politicians. The diplomatic protocol is a more generalized and broad concept that dictates the principles of respect for countries and states.

Diplomatic receptions can be arranged at various levels and on various occasions. Most often it is national holidays, significant dates and events. At the reception can be honored any honored worker or honorary representative of another state. The reception can also be arranged on the occasion of a large family celebration, a professional holiday, an art exhibition or a theater premiere.

The organizer and host of the event should be properly prepared for its formal part.

For their part, invitees must also ensure that appropriate clothing is selected. It should be appropriate for the event, to match the situation and time. Overly luxurious and frilly dresses will look ridiculous and cause only negative emotions from others.

Guests should take care of how best to get to the venue of the event.

Depending on the occasion, the contingent of invited guests receptions divided into official and unofficial.

At such events, participants are usually associated with professional activities. This may be work colleagues, business partners, representatives of various organizations or enterprises. Very often at official high-level receptions there are diplomats and other representatives of various states.

Official receptions require particularly careful preparation and organization.

Such techniques are less formal. They can be invited to family members, friends, colleagues in the service.The occasions for these events are usually various celebrations, family events and festivals. Of course, during such holidays an international diplomatic protocol is not entirely appropriate, but even they require compliance with relevant ethical standards.

Depending on the time of the receptions are day and evening. It is customary to dress less formally for daytime events of this type. For women allowed short dress. Evening receptions are usually more solemn, they require careful selection of wardrobe. For men, it is a strict business suit or dress coat. Women on the evening of the official event is to choose a long dress.

Recommendations:

• At the evening official receptions, the jacket for men should be buttoned. Unbuttoning it is allowed only while being at the table.
• Do not abuse the perfume or deodorant. The fragrance should be light and unobtrusive to others.
• For business receptions and negotiations, plain costumes of discreet and strict colors are suitable: gray, black, blue, dark blue.
• Acceptable tie length - to the waistband of trousers. We need to make sure that the knot on the tie was neat.

• In the summer, daytime receptions are allowed to wear dresses or suits of light colors. Shoes are matched in a similar color.
• Often, the organizers in the invitation indicate the desired form of clothing. In this case, you should comply with the request of the owner and choose the appropriate costume.
• It is necessary to refrain from choosing a monochromatic tie in black. Such a wardrobe, as a rule, is worn for mourning events and memorial services.
• Do not put items in the pockets of a jacket or jacket.
• You should also refrain from holding hands in the outer pockets of clothing.
• At diplomatic events, women are not recommended to wear a large amount of jewelry.

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