Rules
Rules varied depending on the conference and procedure types. But the majority follow these golden rules listed below
Maintain Decorum: No shouting, no dancing, no fighting, no throwing pens at each other and no saying "67" billions of times. Be professional and behave in a civilized manner. If you don’t know what that means… good luck.
Speak in Third Person POV: It’s "The delegation believes," not "I think." Using first person is an international massive diplomatic blunder.
Respect the Chairs: Their word is the law. Period. If you annoy them by arguing over rules, your country becomes invisible for the rest of the conference.
No Direct Dialogue: Cross talk is a no-no during the debate. Note-passing is a yes-yes. Pass notes to your allies (or enemies) if you want to communicate with them. Please do NOT use them to play tic-tac-toe or write insults on them.
Don't argue directly with other delegates: If you are arguing with another delegate, you address the Chair and tell them why France is wrong. Direct beef equals disqualification.
Always Be Recognized if wanting to talk: You are not at a fancy dinner party (and even then don’t randomly shout). Don't speak until the Chair grants you the floor.
Stay on Topic: It would be very awkward for you to make a speech about anime if the topic is about questioning regarding children rights.
Professional Attire: No Timmy, you cannot dress like a Disney princess. Professionalism is very much expected so the dress code is strict. Stick to formal business attire, but you may be allowed to wear a brooch or pin of your country’s flag. Other than that, dress professionally. Consult the conference’s dress code for more information.
Submit in Writing: Ideas are cheap. Text is gold. All amendments and resolutions must be formatted and submitted properly in written form. Don’t submit a giant block of text that’s printed out. It won’t go well. Probably.
Collaborate in Unmoderated: Don’t be a lone wolf. Be a guy who makes allies and collaborates with other delegates. Be a bridge-builder. That’s what makes you stand out from the crowd of delegates and raises the chance of getting awards.
Raise your Placards Up High: When it’s time to vote or be added to the GSL, raise that placard like you’re trying to touch the ceiling. Just don’t break the plancard.
No Swearing: Pretty self-explanatory (I hope). Drop an F-bomb then kiss your goodbye to awards and say hello to serious conversation with all the teachers.
Sovereignty is Sacred: Respect a nation's right to govern itself. Don't suggest things that violate the UN Charter unless you have a valid reason and strong defence.
Research: If you don't know your country's stance on the issue or basic information on the topic, the sharks will smell blood. Do your homework, unlike one person who wrote this guide.
Respect the Gavel: When that wood hits the table, the conversation is over. Period.
Vocabs
Adjourn: It means peace out. The meeting is officially over for the session.
Agenda: Basically the to-do list. If it’s not on the agenda, don’t talk about it (in the debate).
Dais: The higher-ups who are either the Chair, Co-Chair, Procedural Chair, and Secretary. Treat them with respect.
Decorum: Basically a way for the chair to say "don’t be savage or barbaric/be a respectful, civilized and professional human being".
Placard: Your country’s name tag. It’s your microphone, your voting card, and your best friend. Raise it high.
Right of Reply: If someone insults your country’s honor, you request this to defend your pride (in a civilized and professional way).
Signatories: People who want to see your resolution discussed. They don't have to like it, they just want to talk about it.
Sponsors: These are the people who actually wrote the resolution and will defend it.
Yield: If you have time left, you "yield" it to the Chair, or to another delegate. There’s time for questions later. Don't just stand there awkwardly, and definitely don't waste time.
House: Everyone in the room. When the House is in session, you better be on your best behavior.
Competence: It’s not about personal ability. It’s about whether the committee has the legal right to even discuss a topic.
In Order / Out of Order: The Chair’s "Yes" or "No." If you’re "Out of Order," you messed up a rule. Sit down and try again.
Quorum: The minimum number of delegates who must be present in the room for the committee to officially start and take any votes. If too many people are missing, the Chair can’t do anything but wait.
Word Use
Using professional and elegant vocabulary in your speeches, amendments, and resolutions is highly encouraged.
It supports precision, shows formality and diplomacy to both delegates and chairs, and builds gravitas.
Example words you could use in your speech:
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Good: favorable, beneficial, advantageous, suitable, helpful
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Bad: detrimental, deleterious, harmful
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So: therefore, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, and as a result
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Want to: desires, intends, aspires to, eager to, is obliged to
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“I think”: believes that, in this delegate’s opinion, it seems that
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Disappointed/Shocked: appalled, dismayed, outraged, horrified by
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Not wanting to do something: unwillingly, involuntarily, …being forced to…
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Actually: in fact, in reality, as a matter of fact, when considering reality
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Work hard: strive to, endeavor, toil, diligent, assiduous, is determined to…, persevere
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Help: assist, aid, support, facilitate
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Come up with: devise, formulate, propose, originate
Example for word choice
