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1. 2. Define etiquette Dress- code (fill-in the blanks):
OCCASION
FORMAL SEMI-FORMAL INFORMAL SMART CASUAL CASUAL
MILITARY
CIVILIAN
3. Define social graces True or False (write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is otherwise). 1. Etiquette includes military courtesies and customs that show respect for others. 2. Being on time is one of the most valuable habits one can acquire. 3. Seniors are introduced first to juniors. 4. A junior walks on the left of the senior and the junior who sets the pace. 5. Volunteering information in the military is always encouraged.
Scope of Presentation
The perception of your upbringing, professional competence, and the organization you represent is influenced by your behavior, comportment, dress i.e., your knowledge and observance of protocol and service standards.
Soldiery Basics
A blend of leadership, management and professionalism, with an expectation that soldiers:
Use professional judgement, Possess moral fibre and values, and Understand the relationship of the military and its role in service to society.
Soldiery Basics
Characteristics of a soldier includes the following:
Technical Expert and a Professional Soldier
Knowledge, skills, and expertise as a Competence as a
Professional
Core Values
Practice of
Commitment to a
I. Etiquette
What is Etiquette? Guide on Service Etiquette Proper Dressing The Art of Conversation Introducing Official Calls Invitations and Replies
WHAT IS ETIQUETTE?
Etiquette is a code of behaviour that influences expectations for social behaviour according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
usually unwritten, but aspects are codified, encompass most aspects of social interaction in any society, and may reflect an underlying ethical code, or it may reflect a person's fashion or status.
Uniformed services place great emphasis on the observance of etiquette and tradition
Etiquette includes military courtesies and customs that show respect for others; courtesies and customs foster good human relationships.
Tradition represents accumulated experiences of the services and its members, passed forward
SOUNDING-OFF Never volunteer information to avoid being quoted. EXHIBITIONISM Never shout, whistle, laugh loudly, boo or do something foolish to draw attention in a public place.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION You cannot use the service status to evade financial obligation. If in custody of funds, carefully check everything you sign.
PROPER DRESSING
PROPER DRESSING The following are the prescribed attire for the corresponding occasions:
OCCASION FORMAL MILITARY Mess Jacket Major Service Blouse White Duck Bush Coat General Office Attire CIVILIAN Tuxedo White Jusi/Pia Barong Tagalog with black pants, socks and shoes Colored Jusi/Pia Barong Tagalog Business Suit (long sleeves with tie) Coat and tie
White Santana Barong Colored Santana Barong Short Sleeves, Walking Shorts, Rubber Shoes are acceptable
INTRODUCTIONS
- A formal act of making persons known to each other or the art of presenting one person to another. Generally, the following are the rules to remember:
A man is always presented to a woman. The honored or higher ranking persons name is stated first, then the name of the person being presented. Young people are presented to older people of the same sex. A single person is introduced to a group. Juniors are presented to Seniors in all services, they are introduced and addressed by rank or rating.
OFFICIAL CALLS
OFFICIAL CALL This is a time honored tradition whereby newly assigned personnel render an official call on their Commanding Officer.
The call lasts for about ten minutes unless the caller was requested to stay longer. The initial call on the Commanding Officer should be made within two (2) days after arrival at the station. The caller must arrive at the appointed time.
- Invitations may be made through telephone but it is always safe to issue written ones. - There should be no confusion on the time, date, and place and on the essential information pertaining to the affair
- On both the envelope and the invitation, the name of the husband will follow the name of the wife. - When a woman officer is married to a civilian or to an NCO, the name and rank of the wife precedes that of the husband.
SOCIALS
Socials take a wide variety of forms but the most common among them are cocktails, reception, luncheon and dinner. These forms differ depending on the number of guests, the purpose or the objective of the occasion, the duration, the time and the manner they are held.
Prepare the program. Always make a walk through of the scenario (rehearse). Avoid lengthy entertainment numbers. Brief the emcee to always have contingency plans.
On the Venue
Select a venue that can accommodate all the guests and allow for extra guests. Prepare the seating plan and area lay-out. Reserve the table with the best view for the GOH and the host. Use round tables for formal diners and luncheons. Put table numbers and place cards.
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SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
- Arrangements must be worked out well in advance to avoid confusion and embarrassment. - A person preparing the seating plan must always bear in mind that the guests will either feel uneasy or offended if he or she is not seated properly.
- It must be remembered that the rules on seating must be applied to arrive at the happiest arrangement.
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COCKTAILS
- Cocktail parties are often given for special guests or to introduce newcomers to the station.
The guest stands near the host so he or she may be introduced to the other guests as they arrive. These are informal with the attire to be worn indicated on the invitation, with no receiving line and usually held during or near the close of daylight hours.
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