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International Protocol

What Is Protocol? The True Meaning Behind a Word Often Mistaken for “Etiquette”

Many assume protocol is simply good manners—but strictly, it is not. Discover what protocol, or diplomatic protocol, truly means, how it differs from manners, and why it matters today.

Mirei Cecilia Hakuba (Murata)
2026-09-14

International Protocol

The Moment You Take Your Seat, Your Competence Is Already Being Read Executive protocol — and why Japan teaches it differently

Two ambassadors' carriages collided in 1661 London over who would pass first — and nearly started a war. Executive protocol exists to make sure that decision is never left to chance again. Here's why it matters now, and why Japan teaches it differently than anywhere else.

Mirei Cecilia Hakuba (Murata)
2026-07-29