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What are the Qualifications of a Naval Officer |
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It is by no means enough that an officer of the Navy should be capable mariner. He must be that, of course but also a great deal more. He should be as well a gentleman of refined manners, liberal education, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest sense of personal honor.
He should be the soul of tact, patience, justice, firmness, kindness, and charity. No meritorious act of a subordinate should escape his attention or be left to pass without its reward, even if the reward is only a word of approval. Conversely he should not be blind to a single fault in any subordinate, though at the same time be able to distinguish error from malice, thoughtlessness from incompetence, and well meant shortcoming from heedless or stupid blunder.
In one word, every commander should keep constantly before him the great truth, that to be well obeyed, he must be perfectly esteemed. |
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| Courteous behavior, politeness; the act of showing regard for another. |
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| Propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance as well as the correctness and dignity of behavior. |
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| The rules of correct behavior in society or among the members of a profession. |
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| A code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence (as in diplomatic exchange and in the military service). |
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| What 6 things are important when making First Impressions? |
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Poise - always exude self-confidence and composure.
Eye Contact - American protocol requires us to maintain good eye contact at all times.
Body Space - be cautious of invading another's personal space.
Sitting/Standing - always rise to meet another regardless of gender.
Attitude - Our body language and posture conveys an attitude (good or bad) regardless our intent.
Tone of Voice - just like body language, our tone can convey an attitude regardless of our intent. |
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| What guidelines should be followed when making Introductions |
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-Address the honored/highest ranking person first.
-If being introduced and subordinate, do not start the conversation. Allow the superior/honored guest to speak first.
-Allow the superior/honored guest to extend their hand first.
-For informal self-introductions use first and last name.
-For formal self-introductions, use first and last name and title/position.
-For a formal introduction of another use their titlte with their first and last name. |
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| What three styles are acceptable in calling cards? |
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| Engraving, Thermography, or Embossing |
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| How do you excuse yourself from the table when eating? |
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| Place your napikin on the seat, and push the chair in. When finished and ready to leave, place your napikin loosely folded on the LEFT side of your place setting. |
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| How do you silently signal that you are finished with a course (food)? |
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| When finished with a course, place your silverware handles together at the 5 o'clock position. This is a silent cue that you are finished. |
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| How should the silverware be placed when resting between bites? |
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| The knife is placed on the upper edge of the plate being used, blade in. Fork is placed at the 7 'o clock position, tines up. Never make a ramp with your silveware. |
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