From addressing letters to local officials to sending formal invitations to foreign chiefs of state, this complete guide provides the correct usage of names, titles, and forms of address for anyone on any occasion.
For any personal or professional situation where formality is of the essence and proper decorum is the expectation, this book offers critical information on how to address, introduce, and communicate with officials, functionaries, and dignitaries from all walks of life. From presidents to pastors, ambassadors to attorneys general to your local alderperson, Honor and Respect offers clear explanations and examples of the official honorifics of thousands of federal, state, and municipal officials; corporate executives; clergy; tribal officials; and members of the armed services in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It also includes titles and guidance on addressing high officials from more than 180 countries.
This updated third edition reflects the nuanced changes in language, protocol, and conventions that have been implemented by the State Department, Armed Forces, and myriad other government offices in the United States and beyond. With its all-encompassing scope and quick-reference format, Honor and Respect provides easy access for all who seek the proper protocols of forms of address. This book is an indispensable reference for individuals and offices working in government, foreign affairs, diplomacy, law, the military, training and consulting, and public relations, among others.
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"Comprehensive, thoughtfully organized for easy reference, and indexed to aid the user, this reference book will be particularly relevant for programs in international relations, government, public relations, and similar subjects. Recommended." * Choice *
"Titles and forms of address change occasionally. Hickey, the foremost authority on these matters, has now given us a must-have guide for everyone who does business in the United States and internationally. Every office and library should have a copy of this book! In our fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to know how to address people properly, and doing it correctly will always matter." -- Ambassador Mary Mel French, Chief of Protocol for the United States, 1997-2001, and author of United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette
"Honor and Respect is the most comprehensive reference for appropriate titles, forms of address, and honorifics. Hickey's third edition additionally provides style guidelines, supplementary examples, and revised formulae that recognize and attend to current-day convention. Once again, his vast knowledge of diplomacy and protocol delivers a five-star guide."
-- Ambassador Capricia Penevic Marshall, Chief of Protocol for the United States, 2009-13
"Honor & Respect is an indispensable resource for government officials, businesspeople, and academics alike. I don't travel without consulting it first and invariably appreciate the quality and accessibility of its content. Hickey continues to provide a great service to the diplomatically minded with his latest edition."
-- Ambassador Peter Selfridge, Chief of Protocol for the United States, 2014-17
"Hickey's Honor and Respect is the source we turn to at The Emily Post Institute for detailed information on using names and titles appropriately. Not only does Hickey offer history for each term, but his examples are also a huge aid in figuring out what can sometimes be complex constructions and variations on titles that can confuse even the people holding them! This book is not just a wonderful and impressive resource, it's an important slice of American life that sociologists especially will value for generations to come." -- Lizzie Post, copresident, The Emily Post Institute and coauthor with Daniel Post Senning of Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition
