PROTOCOL
What is Protocol?
This Greek-derived term literally means "first glue" and represents the traditional practices that hold official life together.
The standard formal spoken greeting for the Vice President of the United States.
Mr. (or Madam) Vice President
What is black tie (or sometimes white)?
The dress code that might be required for a formal evening event
where a name badge should be worn to be easily readable during a handshake?
right-hand side
What is a grandstand?
The name for the special area outside the venue, sometimes occupied for weeks, which is designated for fans and is prominent at events like the Academy Awards, overlooking the red carpet.
What is mutual respect and consideration?
This is reflected by protocol, showing consideration and is especially important when bringing together dignitaries between nations.
Letter Greeting for King or Queen
Your Majesty; Sir or Madam
What is a run sheet?
This essential planning document for a wedding reception includes the sequential steps and their specific timing.
What pre-wedding tradition will help avoid marital failure or just bad luck?
A common Western superstition states that the groom shouldn't see the bride in her dress before the ceremony
The traditional protocol for placing the national flags of participating countries at an international sporting event, especially concerning the host nation's flag
host nation's flag is placed at the center, or the right-most position (viewers' left)
What are religious and cultural traditions?
Besides official government protocol, these two types of traditions are also encompassed by the set of traditional practices known as protocol.
The formal title used in a letter address for a U.S. Representative (Congressperson)
The Honorable John (or Jane) Jones
What is a food safety plan?
This specialized plan is an essential item for event catering, focused on protecting the customer from food poisoning by preventing cross-contamination.
Tradition associated with sake?
The first sip of this alcoholic beverage by the bride and groom at the wedding ceremony symbolizes the official union in a Japanese wedding
The three ceremonial elements of a major international sporting event that are governed by strict Olympic or specific federation protocols. (Must name three)
the opening/closing ceremonies, the parade of nations, and the medal/awarding ceremony
What is precedence and protocol?
A handbook containing this information can be a handy tool for an event organizer when determining who sits where at an official state function
Letter Greeting for the Pope
“Your Holiness" or "Most Holy Father”
What is a Contingency Plan
This comprehensive plan details the predetermined actions, communication hierarchy, and designated personnel responsible for immediate activation in the event of a critical failure, such as a widespread power outage, a security threat, or a medical emergency.
What is the Vykup Nevesty (Bride Price/Ransom)?
This traditional Russian wedding ritual involves the groom having to "pay" or perform tasks to gain access to his bride from her family and friends.
This is the final, most dramatic ceremonial act, traditionally performed by one or more celebrated athletes, which symbolizes the official and spiritual start of the Olympic Games and is the last key action before the artistic finale of the Opening Ceremony.
The Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron
What are addressing dignitaries, dressing for an event, and seating guests at a dinner? (Must name three)
The three main things that protocol includes the proper way of doing, besides how to fly the flag.
Formal introduction of the President of the United States
The President or the President of the United States(it was a trick question)
What is bandwidth (or the issue of bandwidth)?
The logistical issue regarding the communications network that must be resolved at crowded events like a stadium where many people are using mobile phones.
The sequence of the five primary traditional rituals, from matchmaking to the introduction of the bride, that comprise a traditional Kazakh wedding.
Kudalyk, Syrga Salu, Kyz Uzatu, Betashar, Ulken Toi (Main Wedding)
What is raising both flags to the same height on separate poles and playing both national anthems in alphabetical order of the country names?
The specific ceremonial protocol for displaying national flags during a medal ceremony at a major international sporting event when two athletes from different nations tie for a single medal (e.g., a tie for Silver).