Book "Diplomatic protocol, etiquette and savoir-vivre rules"

The book is a guide to the principles of good manners and savoir-vivre. In an accessible way, it describes issues related to diplomatic protocol and etiquette, as well as the rules applicable in everyday situations. Theoretical information is enriched with drawings and practical examples.

The current - third - edition takes into account changes in contemporary etiquette resulting from new ways and tools of communication, new ways of travelling and intercultural differences.

The book presents the most important topics in the field of diplomatic protocol, etiquette and rules of savoir-vivre, including:
• basic concepts used in diplomacy;
• the principle of precedence and its consequences;
• preparing high-level visits and negotiating and signing international agreements;
• basics of organising celebrations and official ceremonies;
• diplomatic protocol in international organisations (UN, NATO, European Union, Council of Europe);
• rules of diplomatic and official correspondence and netiquette;
• rules for organising parties and social gatherings and business etiquette.

The publication is intended for employees of broadly understood public administration, diplomats and representatives of the business world. It will also be of interest to students of international relations, management, tourism, hospitality and hotel management.

The book is available both in a traditional paper version and as an e-book Wolters Kluwer online bookstore