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, just friends and acquaintances can meet. In the course of such events, the observance of ethical standards of behavior plays a crucial role. Before visiting the reception, you must 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 be held in the presence of representatives of the highest rank, ignoring the norms of business conduct can serve as a serious insult.

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.

The established rules are derived on the basis of the principle of "international comity". This principle calls for respect and respect for everything that represents or symbolizes any state.

The difference between diplomatic etiquette and protocol is that etiquette involves showing respect and good manners to the participants in an 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 these are national holidays, significant dates and events. At the reception, any honored figure or honorary representative of another state can be honored. Also, a reception can 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 properly prepare for its formal part.

Those invited, for their part, should also ensure that appropriate clothing is chosen. It should be appropriate for this event, correspond to the situation and time. Excessively luxurious and frilly outfits will look ridiculous and will only cause negative emotions from others.

Guests should take care of the best way to get to the venue in advance.

Depending on the occasion, the contingent of invited guests, receptions are usually divided into official and informal.

At such events, participants are usually connected by professional activities.These can be work colleagues, business partners, representatives of various organizations or enterprises. Diplomats and other representatives of various states often meet at high-level official receptions.

Official receptions require especially careful preparation and organization.

These are less formal. Family members, friends, work colleagues can be invited to them. The occasions for these events are usually various celebrations, family events and festivities. Of course, during such holidays, international diplomatic protocol is not entirely appropriate, but even they require compliance with appropriate ethical standards.

Depending on the time of the reception, there are daytime and evening receptions. For daytime events of this type, it is customary to dress less formally. Short dresses are allowed for women. Evening receptions are usually more solemn, they require careful selection of wardrobe. For men, this is a strict business suit or tailcoat. Women for an evening formal event should pick up a long dress.

Recommendations:

• At evening official receptions, the jacket for men must be buttoned up. It is allowed to unfasten it only while at the table.
• Do not overuse perfume or deodorant. The aroma should be light and unobtrusive to others.
• For business receptions and negotiations, monophonic suits of restrained and strict colors are suitable: gray, black, blue, dark blue.
• The acceptable length of the tie is to the waist of the trousers. You need to make sure that the knot on the tie is neat.

• During the summer, light-colored dresses or suits are allowed for daytime receptions. Shoes are selected in the same 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 worth refraining from choosing a plain black tie. Such a wardrobe item, as a rule, is worn for mourning events and memorial services.
• Items should not be placed in the pockets of a jacket or jacket.
• You should also refrain from keeping your hands in the outer pockets of your clothes.
• Women are advised not to wear large amounts of jewelry to diplomatic events.

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