THE TASK

Your group works for the Chief of Protocol at the White House. There will be a State Dinner next week and your job is to create an authentic meal from the country(assigned by your teacher.) You will be responsibile for developing a nutritionally balanced menu that would represent your country. You will also be responsibile for briefing the President and his staff on the proper method of greeting the visiting dignitaries, specific customs associated with social gatherings, and background about the foods and meals they eat.
As a group, you will plan the menu.

In addition, each of you has been assigned a specific role:

FOOD:               Determine which foods are commonly eaten. What is their staple food(s) and it's history?

CLIMATE:          Brief the President and his staff about the climate of this country and how that influences which foods are eaten.

GEOGRAPHY:     Brief the President and his staff about the geography of this country and how that influences which foods are eaten.

HISTORY OR
ECONOMICS:     Brief the President and his staff about the history or economics of this country and how that influences which foods are eaten.

CUSTOMS FOR   
SOCIAL
GATHERINGS:     Brief the President and his staff on acceptable social skills.

Each group will present the significance of the foods, traditions, greetings, any decorations, and etiquette selected.

Since your rotation at the White House is almost complete, following the presentations, you must apply for a transfer to one of the countries that were presented. As part of your application, you must explain which climatic, social, or geographic reasons affected your decision and why you would be the best person for the position.

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