Lesson 01
The room
A committee room has a chair at the front, delegates seated by country, and placards used for recognition. You do not need to know everything before you walk in. Your first job is simple: listen, raise your placard, and learn the rhythm of the room.
1
Answer roll call with “Present.”
2
Wait for the chair to ask for motions.
3
Raise your placard when you want to speak or vote.
4
Take notes on what other countries say.
Say / remember this
“Present.” Then breathe. The chair will guide the first few steps.