Category Archives: protocol
New Dress Code for the Vatican
Vatican tourists told to cover up or face ban over skimpy clothes By Travelmail Reporter Last updated at 4:28 PM on 30th July 2010 Comments (9) Add to My Stories The Vatican has imposed a crack-down on tourists’ clothing and … Continue reading
If they don’t like you, you will be on the pink list for sure.
the decision regarding who is asked to leave and who may be fought for to stay may depend upon your soft skills. Continue reading
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25 Rules of Civility
When George Washington (the first President of the United States) was a teen, he learned to write and read by copying the 100 Rules of Civility which were written in France and sent to school masters in American colonies for … Continue reading
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What about President Obama Bowing to the Japanese Emperor?
I have heard many pundits talk about the bow that President Obama made when he met Emperor Akihito and that it was too low and not reciprocated by the Emperor. I have seen the photo of the greeting and it … Continue reading
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Lack of civility is bad example – Washington Times
This wonderfully written article in today’s Washington Times reflects my own opinion about recent incivilities in the sports world reported on in the news. HAGELIN: Lack of civility is bad example – Washington Times Shared via AddThis
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Protocol Training Seminar Oct. 1&2
If you work in a protocol office or if you plan international meetings, you will benefit from Managing Protocol Issues, our 2-day seminar which will be offered in Bethesda, Maryland on October 1-2 at the Doubletree Hotel and Meeting Center. … Continue reading
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When Queen Elizabeth II Comes To Your Town…
Etiquette experts give advice on royal treatment; abrazos discouraged By Loydean Thomas – Express-News Originally published on May 17, 1991.What do you do when the queen of England comes to call? The thing to do is be yourself but don’t … Continue reading
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Faith and Values: What is the proper etiquette?
Funeral Etiquette is something most people will have to learn at some point in their lives. When our aunt was buried in Indiana, we had a procession from the funeral home to the cemetery which was about 5 miles away. … Continue reading
Article in POLITICO about proper names for Members of Congress
What do you call a lawmaker? By: Andie Coller June 22, 2009 05:09 AM EST With all due respect, it ain’t easy to be duly respectful on Capitol Hill. With regulations that govern everything from hemlines in the Speaker’s Lobby … Continue reading
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