Sand & Saidel

In this comprehensive guide to proper diplomatic, official and social usage, the authors define and describe the forms and procedures that constitute nice protocol. They supply information on the order of precedence, ranking officials at every stage from the President of the US on down, on titles and forms of address to be used in written and oral communications, on calling cards, invitations and replies, official entertaining and private parties, table seating arrangements, flag etiquette, and much more.