Post by Wolfgang Faust Giovanni on May 15, 2005 15:55:13 GMT -8
Well Boys your Etiquette seems to be lacking so I'd thought I put up this refresher for yah fellahs.
Etiquette
1. In the Old Country, it is still common for both ladies and gentlemen to greet each other with a light kiss on the cheek. Since this custom is considered slightly effeminate and old-fashioned by our American cousins, a warm double handshake is acceptable. A kiss on the Don's ring, while not strongly encouraged as within the Cosa Nostra, is nevertheless a touching token of loyalty and respect.
2. Gentlemen will rise when a lady sits, stands, or joins a group. All chairs are pulled out. If a lady joins a conversation and declines to sit, all will remain standing. Ladies need not rise if another joins a group.
3. Everyone is addressed with respect. No exceptions. Both Family members and visitors from other Clans are to be greeted with cordiality and deference, if only for their potential usefulness.
4. When sitting for official business, seating is done hierarchically, i.e., Paterfamilias at the head of the table, second most important to his right, third to his left and so on, alternating.
Always know who is in charge. If in doubt, take a lower seat to avoid causing offense accidentally.
5. Your superior is called "Capo". The head of the Family in a given domain is called "Don," or "Donna," and his/her word is law. If by some exceptional good fortune a Giovanni may preside over an entire Domain, he or she is addressed as "Duce," not "Prince." We do not have Archons or Justicars. The "Visitor" may need to make an appearance as circumstances warrant, a rare and dangerous privilege.
Security
1. Arrive together, leave together. No one travels alone. No exceptions. It doesn't matter how much Potence you can boast or how intimidating you look. At the very least you have someone else to draw fire while you make your escape if needed, not to mention the benefits of always having at least one witness with you.
2. Ladies are never without at least one man for every two women.
3. A weapon is never brandished in public unless you are using dire force and dire force cannot be avoided.
4. Never accept anything handed to you. Have one of the ghouls accept it on your behalf.
Public relations
1. Always dress appropriately for the occasion. Brujah wear jeans and white socks, not Giovanni.
2. Decent language will be maintained in public at all times. Only Enzo Giovanni is exempt from this rule, although many would vie for this prerogative.
3. Ladies will act like ladies at all times, especially in public. They are the flower of our Family's honour, and its future. Strict etiquette applies.
4. Arguments take place in private only. Never contradict ladies or Elders in public. This is basic Rispetto.
5. When dealing with clients, check your facts. Do not spread rumours needlessly, no matter how delicious they may be. We provide accurate information to our clients, not gossip, a distinction for which our friends are prepared to show great appreciation.
6. Pay for all information even if you already have it. Keep all sources happy.
7. Never promise more than you can deliver. Deliver what you promise, without fail, even though months and years may frustrate your efforts. A client's privilege is as inviolable as our word of honour. If you are going to double-cross someone, therefore, make sure to have an alibi or two for public consumption.
8. It is distasteful to discuss Necromancy in public. Certain admissions can be made in private, however, to select individuals. Necromancy is never taught outside the Family, for any reason. Due the fluid and case-specific nature of our Discipline, even the most basic level of Necromancy will throw open the flood-gate if improperly used. Individuals outside the Family, Needless to say, the monopolies and prerogatives of other clans must be respected if this tradition is to be enforced.
9. The Judas Kiss and all matters relating to Family discipline are strictly private, and remain the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family itself. No public mention shall be made of disciplinary procedures, but our rights thereto shall be strongly asserted.
10. Remember at all times that you are a member of a chosen elite. You were bred and trained since birth to carry on the honor of the Family Giovanni. In all things the clan comes first.
By David Hutton www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/arts/night/GIOVANNI/GV_TIPS.HTM
Etiquette
1. In the Old Country, it is still common for both ladies and gentlemen to greet each other with a light kiss on the cheek. Since this custom is considered slightly effeminate and old-fashioned by our American cousins, a warm double handshake is acceptable. A kiss on the Don's ring, while not strongly encouraged as within the Cosa Nostra, is nevertheless a touching token of loyalty and respect.
2. Gentlemen will rise when a lady sits, stands, or joins a group. All chairs are pulled out. If a lady joins a conversation and declines to sit, all will remain standing. Ladies need not rise if another joins a group.
3. Everyone is addressed with respect. No exceptions. Both Family members and visitors from other Clans are to be greeted with cordiality and deference, if only for their potential usefulness.
4. When sitting for official business, seating is done hierarchically, i.e., Paterfamilias at the head of the table, second most important to his right, third to his left and so on, alternating.
Always know who is in charge. If in doubt, take a lower seat to avoid causing offense accidentally.5. Your superior is called "Capo". The head of the Family in a given domain is called "Don," or "Donna," and his/her word is law. If by some exceptional good fortune a Giovanni may preside over an entire Domain, he or she is addressed as "Duce," not "Prince." We do not have Archons or Justicars. The "Visitor" may need to make an appearance as circumstances warrant, a rare and dangerous privilege.
Security
1. Arrive together, leave together. No one travels alone. No exceptions. It doesn't matter how much Potence you can boast or how intimidating you look. At the very least you have someone else to draw fire while you make your escape if needed, not to mention the benefits of always having at least one witness with you.
2. Ladies are never without at least one man for every two women.
3. A weapon is never brandished in public unless you are using dire force and dire force cannot be avoided.
4. Never accept anything handed to you. Have one of the ghouls accept it on your behalf.
Public relations
1. Always dress appropriately for the occasion. Brujah wear jeans and white socks, not Giovanni.
2. Decent language will be maintained in public at all times. Only Enzo Giovanni is exempt from this rule, although many would vie for this prerogative.
3. Ladies will act like ladies at all times, especially in public. They are the flower of our Family's honour, and its future. Strict etiquette applies.
4. Arguments take place in private only. Never contradict ladies or Elders in public. This is basic Rispetto.
5. When dealing with clients, check your facts. Do not spread rumours needlessly, no matter how delicious they may be. We provide accurate information to our clients, not gossip, a distinction for which our friends are prepared to show great appreciation.
6. Pay for all information even if you already have it. Keep all sources happy.
7. Never promise more than you can deliver. Deliver what you promise, without fail, even though months and years may frustrate your efforts. A client's privilege is as inviolable as our word of honour. If you are going to double-cross someone, therefore, make sure to have an alibi or two for public consumption.
8. It is distasteful to discuss Necromancy in public. Certain admissions can be made in private, however, to select individuals. Necromancy is never taught outside the Family, for any reason. Due the fluid and case-specific nature of our Discipline, even the most basic level of Necromancy will throw open the flood-gate if improperly used. Individuals outside the Family, Needless to say, the monopolies and prerogatives of other clans must be respected if this tradition is to be enforced.
9. The Judas Kiss and all matters relating to Family discipline are strictly private, and remain the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family itself. No public mention shall be made of disciplinary procedures, but our rights thereto shall be strongly asserted.
10. Remember at all times that you are a member of a chosen elite. You were bred and trained since birth to carry on the honor of the Family Giovanni. In all things the clan comes first.
By David Hutton www.sfn.saskatoon.sk.ca/arts/night/GIOVANNI/GV_TIPS.HTM
