DIPLOMATIC QUALITIES

Diplomatic qualities are either physical or mental attributes a person is born with or the result of cultural environment and upbringing. Natural attributes cannot be acquired but they can be developed. Missing qualities resulting from upbringing and cultural environment can be acquired.

PHYSICAL QUALITIES

• Robust Constitution
• Good Health
• Resilience

MENTAL QUALITIES

• Balanced Personality
• Open Mind
• Tolerance
• Natural Curiosity
• Friendly and Outgoing Disposition
• Good Listener
• Ability to Put Oneself in the Place of Others to Whom They Are Speaking
• Patience
• Intelligence and Capacity to Learn Quickly
• Courtesy and Good Manners

DIPLOMATIC SKILLS

In addition to having at least a basic knowledge and understanding of various academic subject areas, a diplomat will require a set of skills that will enable them to apply that knowledge. Certain skills like language proficiency may require a natural predisposition, but basically all can be acquired. They include:

• Language Proficiency
• Information Management
• Information Technology Proficiency
• Interaction with Media
• Negotiation and Arbitration
• Diplomatic Behaviour and Protocol