Protocol Activities

The International Custom indicates that all national flag should be flown at the same height. One national flag should not be displayed higher than another.
Each flag is flown from a separate staff of the same height and all flags should be of equal size and style.
All flags should be in good condition with bright colors. As they are part of the nation's identity and they should be displayed properly and to reflect the best image.
The host nation’s flag is the first to be raised and the last to be lowered while, none of the flags are allowed to touch the ground.

Precedence is the foundation of protocol rules and is the starting point for further decision making in relation to seating, introductions, gifting, and the aspects of ceremony.
Pecedence should be accurately studied and planned and consistently implemented by the organizers of an event leaving no room for randomness to avoid embarrassment.
Some ways of determining the order of precedence include : Alphabetic order, seniority of position (determined by the date of joining a certain position or a specific organization), age, and rotation.
Individuals with more than one position are ranked according to the role relevant to the event invited.
Precedence for organizations is normally based on the date the organization was established.
If the spouse holds an official position. he/she is to be treated in accordance to his/her position or rank regardless of the other spouse’s status.

The position of honor is to the right of the host.
The host may choose a defer this seat to his guest of honor who may be a president, prince, religious leader, or a key official.
In a seating plan with an interpreter, the interpreter is seated to the left of the delegate or in a chair behind the delegate. When interpretation is simultaneous, the interpreter is traditionally placed in a booth.
Round tables (banquet-style) are preferred to elongated rectangular tables (boardroom-style) to enhance opportunities for communication and conversation among attendees.
Elongated rectangular tables (boardroom-style) are best suited for negotiations and work meetings.
Speakers are best seated closest to the podium or stage.