Protocols and Etiquette, Km

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Protocols & Etiquette. A lot of people in the D/s lifestyle place great importance on manners, protocols and etiquette, both at events, and functions, and also in more private situations. The dictionary defines Manners as: Ways of behaving with reference to polite standards. A way of acting, bearing or behaviour The socially correct way of acting. Manners really are important no matter what lifestyle you lead, it is the basic common courtesies which most people learn as they grow up. The please and thank you, not speaking with a mouthful of food, not interrupting a conversation, etc. All things that should apply in all situations. Protocols and Etiquette - though related to good manners - are really what many people associate with our lifestyle, and many scene people place great importance on both. So what is a Protocol, and what is Etiquette? Protocol is defined as: A code of correct conduct The system of rules and acceptable behaviour used at official ceremonies and occasions: Etiquette is defined as: conventional requirements as to social behaviour. the set of rules or customs which control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations From these definitions it is obvious that protocols are more widely recognised as being official behaviour, whereas etiquette is predominantly social behaviour, but the basic element is the same, they are about correct behaviour in certain situations. The D/s lifestyle has various situations which can involve different levels of protocol, for example an informal night at home might be low protocol, having D/s guests for dinner maybe medium protocol, but a formal D/s dinner would be high protocol. Low protocol is easy going and usual in most informal situations or casual stay at home nights. It is also what many D/s couples use if they are in “vanilla

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