REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Diplomatic Institute

The Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute is the first institution for professional training of diplomats and civil servants in the field of foreign policy in Bulgaria.

Popular Etiquette

A dedicated section featuring useful tips and recommendations on the art of good manners and elegant conduct in the contemporary world

Etiquette is an integral part of diplomatic practice and professional communication. In this section, you will find useful articles by experts from the Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute on the rules of protocol and appropriate conduct in a variety of situations—from official receptions to everyday interactions.

Clothing and accessories

Menswear for Business and Formal Occasions

At the beginning of the new calendar, the Latin author Marcus Fabius Quintilian wrote that "the garment reveals the man" and the history of clothing,...

Eating & Drinks

Chocolate Diplomacy

The Latin name for the cocoa tree is "Theobroma cacao" and means "food of the gods". The history of chocolate can be traced back to...

Eating & Drinks

Eating Without Cheese Is Like A Day Without Sunlight

Cheese can be a menu item at any time of the day. Correct cutting and serving are important aspects of good manners when consuming cheese...

Communication

Online Etiquette

Until recently, the concept of "netiquette" sounded unfamiliar to us and requiring self-care to prepare and define rules of behavior in virtual space. Our attention...

Common rules

When Flowers Are Words With A Scent

Flowers are an element of human communication and the most popular gift in the whole world. Through them, it is possible to conduct a dialogue...

Eating & Drinks

The “Discreet Charm” of the Tea

Drinking tea today is a form of demonstrating good social skills and refined taste. In many cultures, tea is a sign of a particular philosophy...

Eating & Drinks

“Coffee – the Favorite Drink of the Civilized World”

For many, drinking coffee is a ritual and a habit of starting the day or a stolen moment for relaxation and enjoyment. For others, and...

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