en-us http://charlescrawford.biz/2015/12/14/diplomatic-entertaining/ Comments from Diplomatic Entertaining http://charlescrawford.biz/2015/12/14/diplomatic-entertaining/#IDComment1009297626The State Department has often been quite good at unstuffiness. I particularly like the story of the diplomat who hosts frat parties: beer pong diplomacy at its finest. I also enjoyed the advice traditionally given for diplomats when at functions they host: small details like how high to fill your glass (because refuelling is a good get-out of a dull conversation), where to stand in the room, and of course the cardinal rule of never talking to anyone on your own side except in emergencies. Sadly, no longer taught in the FCO... Thu, 7 Jan 2016 11:13:24 +0000http://charlescrawford.biz/2015/12/14/diplomatic-entertaining/#IDComment1009297626 http://charlescrawford.biz/2015/12/14/diplomatic-entertaining/#IDComment1007175175Since when has diplomacy been "attached to real life" Sat, 19 Dec 2015 21:57:06 +0000http://charlescrawford.biz/2015/12/14/diplomatic-entertaining/#IDComment1007175175