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Essays Tagged: Protocol

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Play Party Etiquette by Non-Famous Lauren
Filed in: etiquette, protocol, play

The goal of this post is not so much to state playparty "rules" as to describe playparty customs and etiquette that often are not stated in the rules.

Top Hat and Tails: The Basics of Formal Protocol by Norische
Filed in: protocol

Protocol - a series of rules and behaviors that are deemed appropriate and expected for certain circumstances. Formal Protocol - a rigorous series of structured behaviors that are used to focus atten[...]

Is It House Broke? Protocol Within Your Own Home by Norische
Filed in: training, protocol

What is protocol? Protocol - a series of rules and behaviors that are deemed appropriate and expected for certain circumstances. In today's BDSM society there is no set rules for protocol. Some port[...]

On My Honor: Understanding the Moral Obligations of a Dominant by Norische
Filed in: dominance, d/s, protocol

In order to understand what a Dominant's moral obligation to his slave, we must first understand the definition of "moral obligation". The legal definition is "a duty which one owes, and which one ought to perform, but which the individual cannot be legally bound to fulfill.

Pecking Order: Multiple Slave Households by Norische
Filed in: training, slavery, protocol

One person's thoughts on how to manage multiple slave households

Afternoon Tea 1: An Experience in British Tea Service by Norische
Filed in: how-to, ritual, etiquette, service, protocol

Tea: A History While there are volumes of information about the rich and illustrious tradition of Tea Time in Britain, information of the earliest introduction of tea to England and its associates ar[...]

Afternoon Tea 2: What will you serve, and how to serve it? by Norische
Filed in: how-to, ritual, etiquette, service, protocol

Now that the basics have been covered lets move on to the invitation, menu and serving of a proper Afternoon tea. Invitations Invitations should be sent 10 to 14 days in advance, this should ensure [...]

Afternoon Tea 3: Recipes: From Traditional to Exotic by Norische
Filed in: how-to, ritual, etiquette, service, protocol

There are many excellent recipes out there that are completely acceptable when it comes to a traditional British Afternoon Tea; the following are just a few suggestions that one might consider. While [...]

Master's Banquet - A formal D/s Feast by Slave Dove
Filed in: ritual, service, food service, protocol

Planning and hosting your D/s dinner party

Every ROSE Has A Thorn: Honor, Respect and Protocol Amongst Dominants by Norische
Filed in: dominance, rules, etiquette, protocol

A personal story about honor and respect

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