Social Usage And Protocol Handbook

Download or read book Social Usage and Protocol Handbook written by Department of the Navy and published by . This book was released on 2001-06-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Members of the naval service will find that at all points in their careers they can expect to be involved to some extent in the planning and execution c~fofficial ceremonies and social events. Protocol is a code of established guidelines on proper etiquette and precedence which, when followed, lays the foundation for a successfid event. From this foundation, the host should consider the facets which make a particular situation unique, and fi-om there, use imagination to design a memorable occasion. The most important consideration in planning should always be the comfort of one's guests. A clever hostlhostess is able to reach a proper mixture of protocol and common sense that will enable guests to enjoy themselves completely. If this is accomplished, an event is truly successful.