This article is about the etiquette of diplomacy. For international agreements, see Treaty § Protocols.
In international politics, protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state. It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. A protocol is a rule which describes how an activity should be performed, especially in the field of diplomacy. In diplomatic services and governmental fields of endeavor protocols are often unwritten guidelines. Protocols specify the proper and generally accepted behavior in matters of state and diplomacy, such as showing appropriate respect to a head of state, ranking diplomats in chronological order of their accreditation at court, and so on. One definition is:
Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules. These well-established and time-honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together. Part of protocol has always been the acknowledgment of the hierarchical standing of all present. Protocol rules are based on the principles of civility.—Dr. P.M. Forni on behalf of the International Association of Protocol Consultants and Officers.
There are two meanings of the word "protocol" in the context of international relations. In the legal sense, it is defined as an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty. In the diplomatic sense, the term refers to the set of rules, procedures, conventions and ceremonies that relate to relations between states. In general, protocol represents the recognized and generally accepted system of international courtesy (comitas gentium).[1][2]
The term protocol is derived, via French and Medieval Latin, from the Greek word πρωτόκολλονprotokollon "first glued sheet of or onto a papyrus-roll". This comes from the act of gluing a sheet of paper to the front of a document to preserve it when it was sealed, which imparted additional authenticity to it. In the beginning, the term protocol related to the various forms of interaction observed in official correspondence between states, which were often elaborate in nature. In course of time, however, it has come to cover a much wider range of international relations.[3][4]
The rules of protocol to create space where meetings can take place. As paradoxical as it may sound, the framework of protocol actually does not limit space, it creates it. By ensuring a smooth organisation, participants in an event and especially those acting as host, can focus on the content of the event without having to worry about the unexpected.
The other side of protocol: its symbolic value. The events and rituals, for example, of the formal start of the parliamentary year and the monarch’s speech in the United Kingdom are meant to symbolise the democratic values of the country. This is the case at every ceremony that more or less follows the same pattern, like the exchange of rings and vows at weddings or the receiving of a diploma at a graduation ceremony. Symbols add meaning to the community’s values but also credibility, strength and often also beauty.
Jean Paul Wijers, Isabel Amaral, William Hanson, Bengt-Arne Hulleman, Diana Mather. Protocol to Manage Relationships Today: Modern Relationship Management Based Upon Traditional Values , Amsterdam University Press, ISBN978-9463724159
Gilbert Monod de Froideville & Mark Verheul. An Expert's Guide to International Protocol, Amsterdam University Press, ISBN978-9462981058
Serres, Jean, Practical Handbook of Protocol, 2010 Edition, Editions de la Bièvre, 3 avenue Pasteur - 92400 Courbevoie, France. ISBN978-2-905955-04-3
Serres, Jean, Manuel Pratique de Protocol, XIe Edition, Editions de la Bièvre, 3 avenue Pasteur - 92400 Courbevoie, France. ISBN2-905955-03-1
Forni, P.M. Choosing Civility: The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin Edition, October 2003. ISBN0-312-28118-8.
McCaffree, Mary Jane, Pauline Innis, and Richard M. Sand, Esquire. Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 35th Anniversary Edition. Center for Protocol Red Book Studies, LLC April 2013. ISBN978-1-935451-16-7. www.protocolredbook.com
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This article is about the etiquette of diplomacy For international agreements see Treaty Protocols In international politics protocol is the etiquette of diplomacy and affairs of state It may also refer to an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty A protocol is a rule which describes how an activity should be performed especially in the field of diplomacy In diplomatic services and governmental fields of endeavor protocols are often unwritten guidelines Protocols specify the proper and generally accepted behavior in matters of state and diplomacy such as showing appropriate respect to a head of state ranking diplomats in chronological order of their accreditation at court and so on One definition is U S secretary of state John Kerry and French foreign minister Jean Marc Ayrault leave the French Foreign Ministry at Quai d Orsay after Ayrault awarded the secretary the Grand Officer of the Legion d honneur the second highest level of the French award during a ceremony on December 10 2016 Protocol is commonly described as a set of international courtesy rules These well established and time honored rules have made it easier for nations and people to live and work together Part of protocol has always been the acknowledgment of the hierarchical standing of all present Protocol rules are based on the principles of civility Dr P M Forni on behalf of the International Association of Protocol Consultants and Officers Contents 1 Definitions 2 See also 3 References 4 BibliographyDefinitions editThere are two meanings of the word protocol in the context of international relations In the legal sense it is defined as an international agreement that supplements or amends a treaty In the diplomatic sense the term refers to the set of rules procedures conventions and ceremonies that relate to relations between states In general protocol represents the recognized and generally accepted system of international courtesy comitas gentium 1 2 The term protocol is derived via French and Medieval Latin from the Greek word prwtokollon protokollon first glued sheet of or onto a papyrus roll This comes from the act of gluing a sheet of paper to the front of a document to preserve it when it was sealed which imparted additional authenticity to it In the beginning the term protocol related to the various forms of interaction observed in official correspondence between states which were often elaborate in nature In course of time however it has come to cover a much wider range of international relations 3 4 The rules of protocol to create space where meetings can take place As paradoxical as it may sound the framework of protocol actually does not limit space it creates it By ensuring a smooth organisation participants in an event and especially those acting as host can focus on the content of the event without having to worry about the unexpected The other side of protocol its symbolic value The events and rituals for example of the formal start of the parliamentary year and the monarch s speech in the United Kingdom are meant to symbolise the democratic values of the country This is the case at every ceremony that more or less follows the same pattern like the exchange of rings and vows at weddings or the receiving of a diploma at a graduation ceremony Symbols add meaning to the community s values but also credibility strength and often also beauty See also editChief of Protocol an official in many national governments Chief of Protocol of the United States an officer of the U S Department of State Order of precedenceReferences edit Harper Douglas protocol Online Etymology Dictionary prwtokollon Liddell Henry George Scott Robert A Greek English Lexicon at the Perseus Project Harper Douglas protocol Online Etymology Dictionary prwtokollon Liddell Henry George Scott Robert A Greek English Lexicon at the Perseus Project Bibliography editJean Paul Wijers Isabel Amaral William Hanson Bengt Arne Hulleman Diana Mather Protocol to Manage Relationships Today Modern Relationship Management Based Upon Traditional Values Amsterdam University Press ISBN 978 9463724159 Gilbert Monod de Froideville amp Mark Verheul An Expert s Guide to International Protocol Amsterdam University Press ISBN 978 9462981058 Serres Jean Practical Handbook of Protocol 2010 Edition Editions de la Bievre 3 avenue Pasteur 92400 Courbevoie France ISBN 978 2 905955 04 3 Serres Jean Manuel Pratique de Protocol XIe Edition Editions de la Bievre 3 avenue Pasteur 92400 Courbevoie France ISBN 2 905955 03 1 Forni P M Choosing Civility The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct New York St Martin s Griffin Edition October 2003 ISBN 0 312 28118 8 McCaffree Mary Jane Pauline Innis and Richard M Sand Esquire Protocol The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic Official and Social Usage 35th Anniversary Edition Center for Protocol Red Book Studies LLC April 2013 ISBN 978 1 935451 16 7 www protocolredbook com nbsp Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopaedia 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