in_seoul_2003
Joined: 24 Nov 2003
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 Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject: diplomacy, formality, and etiquette |
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Diplomacy Is Still Much About Etiquette, Formality
Amb. Vershbow seems to be mistaken on at least two counts. First, when an opposition leader abruptly receives a private call from the top U.S. diplomat here ― even if they are really close personally ― he or she would have expected it to be about dinner or a golfing appointment, not about the biggest pending issue between the two countries. This seems to be a subject that should have been handled officially by Vershbow, or one where Sohn was at least given prior notice of the phone call. Second, it was not the UDP leading protest rallies, but is just attempting to reflect the people's demands in a belated response.
"Hi Sohn. This is Ambassador Vershbow. Sorry for the rather abrupt phone call, but my ADD is kickin' in and I've just felt this spontaneous, out of the blue urge for a round of golf. Are you game?" |
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