Diplomatic Protocol

noun the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette

• The company requires all employees to complete the necessary formalities before starting their new position.
• Don't worry about all the formalities, just come in and we'll get you started.
• Let's skip all the boring formalities and get straight to the fun stuff!
• He went through the formalities of apologizing, but I could tell he didn't mean it.

noun a gripping and shaking of right hands by two individuals, as to symbolize greeting, congratulation, agreement, or farewell

• The two business partners sealed the deal with a firm handshake.
• Let's make a bet, loser buys dinner and we seal it with a handshake.
• I knew we were going to be friends when he gave me a solid handshake.
• The agreement was merely a handshake, with no legal documents involved.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'lady' is a noun.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'second' is an adjective that describes the type of lady.

• The second lady of the United States is the wife of the Vice President.
• Did you see the second lady at the event last night?
• I heard the second lady is really down-to-earth.
• In this organization, she is considered the second lady in command.