Adi36100-Conduct Administrative Time

Usually appropriate for informal dinner parties, luncheons, teas, buffet dinner, etc…

• Usually appropriate for informal dinner parties, luncheons, teas, buffet dinner, etc…
• If a reply is desired, then include RSVP or Regrets Only (for expected guest count)

Formal Invitations

Respond NLT date on the invitation. If no date, then respond within 48 hours

• Respond NLT date on the invitation. If no date, then respond within 48 hours
• REGRETS are sent if unable to attend
• There are few valid reasons to withdraw acceptance of a formal invitation – should only be done in extreme unavoidable circumstances
• REMEMBER TO SEND THANK YOU CARDS AFTER SOCIAL EVENTS !

RSVP

ALWAYS consider your audience – who will read the message?

• ALWAYS consider your audience – who will read the message?
• Proper respect afforded to higher rank is still a requirement
• What intended/unintended message will your words send (ALL CAPS)?
• Review proper spelling and grammar
• Get to the point (BLUF)
• Appropriate beginning and ending
• “Sir/Ma’am”,“Ladies and Gentlemen”, “To All Concerned”
• “Sincerely”, “Respectfully”, “Very Respectfully”
• Use common sense

Ethical Etiquette

General Rules

General Rules

Very Casual = Shirt, Slacks, jeans

Casual = Collared Shirt, Open Collar or Sweater

Civilian Informal = Coat and Tie, afternoon dress/suit

Formal = Usually dark business suit, tux, cocktail dress, long/short evening dress

Proper Attire

• Balance trendy with classic styles
• Be careful of extremes (color, flashiness, fit)
• Always consider location, type of social event
• It’s OK to invest in appropriate civilian attire for social events (you won’t always wear a uniform for all required events)

Proper Attire

• Walking and Talking/Texting
• Do not salute
• Do not call a group to attention
• When to call a room to attention
• D&C in a formation
• Saluting a vehicle
• Standing at attention, parade rest, reset

Common Issues
Questions?
Quote:
“Always do the right thing. It will gratify most people, and astonish the rest!”
Mark Twain