An Experts' Guide to International Protocol : Best Practices in Diplomatic and Corporate Relations

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. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie Table of Contents Preface by His Royal Highness Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme Prologue Acknowledgements 1. International protocol Interview with Professor Jaap de Hoop Scheffer 2. Precedence Protocol and the International Court of Justice 3. Seating arrangements and order of processions Protocol at the United Nations and at Think Tanks – A Comparative Perspective 4. Flag protocol A genuine experience, protocol in an international institution, the European Parliament 5. Invitations and dress codes Diplomatic language and formal language : a code with a double meaning 6. Gifts and honours State visits 7. Ceremonies Protocol at the Olympic Games 8. The protocol officer Protocol is a basic principle of professional success Presidential Protocol 9. Guest and host Interview with Mr Martin van Pernis , former President of the Board of Siemens, the Netherlands Protocol and Dance Authors’ biographies Bibliography Websites Illustrations and photographs Index "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."-- Publisher's web site "Although modern life grows increasingly casual, in many sectors, protocol still reigns supreme. [This book] 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."-- Back cover International Protocol -- Precedence -- Seating Arrangement And Order Of Processions -- Flag Protocol -- Invitations And Dress Codes -- Gifts And Honours -- Ceremonies -- The Protocol Officer -- Guest And Host. Gilbert Monod De Froideville And Mark Verheul. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 277-279) And Index. Offers an overview of international protocol and its associated practices, including those found within the context of diplomatic relations and the business world

An illustrated scholarly analysis of the art and the cultural interpretations of the Flemish Primitives

Gids voor het internationale protocol in de wereld van de diplomatie en zakelijke betrekkingen. NL-ZmNBD