According to Ushakov's dictionary, a delegation is a representative of a team. In today's world, holding international events is ubiquitous. Each state tries to delegate its representatives to different countries of the world in order, first of all, to increase the authority of its country.
Youth Delegation
In the context of globalization, every year there are more and more youth venues where young people from all over the world meet. Countries around the world are eager to send a youth delegation to establish international contacts.
International events take place in all areas of public life - from sports to cultural events. Delegation is a way to demonstrate the advantages of your country in the international arena, and youth in this case is the main engine of the country.
Every year the Russian Federation sends youth delegations to various sports, educational and cultural events, where representatives of the younger generation defend the honor of our state.
Delegation of foreign representatives
Reception of foreigndelegations is a highly declared event. A clear division of powers is expected, as well as a pre-established plan for receiving and serving guests from other countries.
The stay of a foreign delegation in another country is handled by a person who is responsible for receiving foreign guests. It is necessary to draw up a cost estimate in accordance with which this authorized officer will accommodate and receive representatives from abroad. It is important to remember that all activities and costs for them must be clearly defined and declared before the guests arrive. The entire program of action must be translated into 2 languages - home and foreign.
Basic rules for receiving a delegation of foreigners
The reception of a delegation is the initial stage of interaction with guests, which forms their primary image of the country. It is necessary to meet foreign guests at the airport at a clearly set time, as well as accompanied by an interpreter.
Also, when meeting the delegation, it is necessary to prepare a car that will take the foreigner to his place of stay during the scheduled events. The place of honor is the right side in the back seat of the vehicle.
If a lady is present in the delegation, she must be presented first. Accordingly, all services provided must be offered primarily to the fair sex.
When placing a delegation in a hotel, all payments must be made at the stage of agreement, so as not toinconvenient situations arose during the arrival of foreign guests. Authorized persons must make sure that the delegates are comfortably seated and do not have any complaints.
Business etiquette when receiving a delegation
An important feature in the reception of a foreign delegation is business etiquette. Hosting guests from abroad, the country has a clear focus on creating the most positive image of its state in the eyes of foreigners.
The main rule of etiquette when receiving a foreign delegation is to take into account the national, cultural and religious characteristics of the guests. It is necessary to be sensitive and attentive to the cultural characteristics of the inhabitants of other countries of the world. It is important to remember that, for example, the reception of the American delegation is very different from the reception of the Japanese. In America, it is customary to get down to business quickly and remember that every minute is money. The Japanese have a more measured way of doing business. According to the customs of this country, it is wrong to look into the eyes of people of the opposite sex.
So the ethical part of dealing with the delegation is very important.
