Who is a good diplomat?

Diplomats are the ones who have the best chiefs in their kitchen. I do not have a chief, but I am the chief myself.

Many of you may think that diplomats are lucky to be privileged with various immunities. I must not deny that. But we do really work like horses under the scene. Moreover, many of us may not be lucky enough to choose their posts.

I was lucky to come to New York because it was my first choice when the ministry asked me where I would like to go.

“Mahatma Gandhi was the best diplomat,” said Mariamme Nadjaf, 29, First Secretary in Afghanistan Mission to the UN.

Good diplomats are the ones who are knowledgeable, responsible and curious. They don’t miss a single chance to know new people. They put the interests of their country in front of their own personal interests. They have a very clear business card and a cheerful voice message in their mobiles and work phones.

Jwan Tawfiq, 43, is a counselor in Iraq mission to the UN. She believes that the best diplomat is “The one who is capable of explaining the position of his country in an honest and clear way.” Tawfiq said.

The one who is committed to his or her job, and respects the views and positions of others is considered the best diplomat she said.

Nadjaf believes that a good diplomat is like “Sending someone to hell and make him convinced that he is going to enjoy the ride,” Nadjaf said while laughing.

“Emily Post's Etiquette” is a book, written by Peggy Post, which do not only make good diplomats but aslo significant ones.

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