The Need for Etiquette and Protocol Rules in Political Communication where Courtesy Is About to Disappear

Abstract

Social relations emerge in a certain order and continue within the framework of certain rules. Just as the rules of law prevent the emergence of disorder and looseness unwritten rules such as morals and traditions regulate social relations. In this context etiquette also has an important place in establishing quality and effective communication. Effective communication between individuals as well as between groups societies and states is possible with mutual respect and courtesy. This becomes even more important in political communication. Conducting communication between states between politicians or between the state and citizens with mutual respect and courtesy is a necessity for the continuation of the culture of democracy in social peace. As many politicians have underlined and complained about political expectations and passions have recently made etiquette less important in political communication. For the political institution to move away from the belligerent attitude and enter into a conciliatory tolerant and respectful political atmosphere political communication should be re-examined and questioned in the light of etiquette and protocol rules. In this article the importance of etiquette and protocol rules in the communication of political persons/institutions/organizations is discussed with examples.