Online References

Protocol Guide

Foreign Dignitary Day-Visit Checklist

Summary Guide to Working with Foreign Dignitaries

US Flag Code

National Anthems

Contact List for Protocol Guide

Recommended Readings

Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic and Social Usage. McCaffree and Innis. Devon. Washington, D.C. 1997.

Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions...and other Special Events. Allen. Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York. 1997.

Special Events: Best Practices in Modern Event Management. Goldblatt. 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. New York. 1997.

Etiquette and Protocol: A Handbook for Conduct in American and International Circles. Radlovic. Harcourt Brace and World, Inc. New York. 1957.

The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette: A Guide to Contemporary Living. Baldridge. Doubleday. New York. 1978.

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to do Business in Sixty Countries. Morrison, Conaway and Bordon. Adams Media Corporation. Massachusetts. 1994.

Business Etiquette Resources

The Protocol Puzzle: A Practical Guide for Visitor and Event Management (download)

Test Your Business Etiquette

Etiquette @ Work Podcasts

Table Setting Guide

What Would Emily Do? (Emily Post)

Commonly Used Forms of Address

US Ambassadors
Introductions
Ambassador Doe or
The Honorable John/Mary Doe, Ambassador of the U. States of America (at post)
The Honorable John/Mary Doe, American Ambassador to Spain (away from post)
Conversation
Mr./Madam Ambassador or
            Mr./Mrs. (or other military title) Doe

Consuls General
Introductions
Mr./Mrs. Doe or
The American Consul General, Mr./Mrs. Doe
Conversation
            Mr./Mrs. Doe

The President of the United States
Introductions
      The President or
The President of the United States (of America, if abroad)
Conversation
Mr. President
In prolonged conversation, Sir

The Vice President of the United States
Introductions
The Vice President or
The Vice President of the United States (of America, if abroad)
Conversation
Mr. Vice President
In prolonged conversation, Sir

US Senators
Introductions
      Senator Doe or
      The Honorable John/Mary Doe, United States Senator from (state)
Conversation
Senator Doe or
Senator

US Representative
Introductions
      Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe or
      The Honorable John/Mary Doe, Representative from (state)
Conversation
Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe

State Senators
Introductions
      Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe or
      The Honorable John/Mary Doe, Illinois State Senator
Conversation
Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe

State Representatives
Introductions
      Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe or
      The Honorable John/Mary Doe, Illinois State Representative (?)
Conversation
Mr./Mrs. (Miss) Doe

University President
Introductions to an audience
      President Doe or
Dr. John Doe, President of the University of Illinois
Conversation
      President Doe or
      Dr. Doe

University Chancellor
Introductions to an audience
      Chancellor Doe or
Dr. John Doe, Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Conversation
      Chancellor Doe or
      Dr. Doe

University Provost
Introductions to an audience
Dr. Doe, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Conversation
      Dr. Doe

University Professor
Introductions to an audience
Dr.* (or Professor) Doe or
Dr.* (or Professor) Doe of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Conversation
      Dr.* Doe or
      Professor Doe (within the university)
*If applicable