Although modern life grows increasingly casual, in many sectors, protocol still reigns supreme. An Expert's Guide to International Protocol offers an overview of its associated practices, including those found within the context of diplomatic relations and the business world. Focusing on a wide range of countries and cultures, the book covers topics like seating arrangements, the history and use of flags, ceremonies, invitations and dress codes, and gifts and decorations. Throughout, influential diplomatic, business, cultural, and sports figures share their own experiences with protocols around the world.
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Preface by His Royal Highness Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme
- Prologue
- Acknowledgements
- 1. International protocol
- Introduction
- Protocol vs Etiquette
- Etiquette and its History
- Protocol and its History
- Protocol and cultural differences
- Interview with Professor Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
- 2. Precedence
- Introduction and history
- Comparison of countries around the world
- Various facts, trivia, and guidelines
- Protocol and the International Court of Justice by Dame Rosalyn Higgins
- 3. Seating arrangements and order of processions
- Introduction
- Tables
- Conference settings
- Posing for official group photographs
- Seating plans during audiences and press conferences
- Order of receiving lines
- Order of processions
- Seating in vehicles
- Protocol at the United Nations and at Think Tanks – A Comparative Perspective by Dr Abiodun Williams
- 4. Flag protocol
- Introduction
- Designs and colours
- Flag Codes
- Rules for using flags
- Flag protocol and flag order
- Application of flag protocol
- Trivia
- A genuine experience, protocol in an international institution, the European Parliament by Mr François Brunagel
- 5. Invitations and dress codes
- History and introduction
- General guidelines for composing an invitation
- Forms of address
- Examples of invitation texts
- Dress codes
- Diplomatic language and formal language: a code with a double meaning by Professor Olivier Arifon
- 6. Gifts and honours
- Gifts
- Honours
- State visits by His Excellency Mr José de Bouza Serrano
- 7. Ceremonies
- Introduction
- Meaning of a Ceremony
- Organising a Ceremony
- Components of a Ceremony
- State Ceremonies
- State Visits
- Laying of wreaths
- Presentation of credentials
- State funerals
- Inauguration / Swearing-In and Coronation
- Gun salutes
- Guard of Honour / Ceremonial Guard
- Escorts of Honour
- Suite of Honour
- Silent processions
- Protocol at the Olympic Games by Mr Andrea Miliccia
- 8. The protocol officer
- Introduction
- The focus of a protocol officer
- Four stages for a successful high-level event
- Unforeseen circumstances
- Speech by Ivo van Vliet, Jeroen Koks, and Ruben Nederpel
- Protocol is a basic principle of professional success by Mr Jean Paul Wijers
- Presidential Protocol by Mr Lahoud Lahoud
- 9. Guest and host
- Role of host
- Mutual interest
- Guest list
- Guest’s checklist in order to facilitate strategic networking
- Interview with Mr Martin van Pernis
- Protocol and Dance by Mr Samuel Wuersten
- Authors’ biographies
- Bibliography
- Websites
- Illustrations and photographs
- Index