From the book Protocols by Rober J. Rubel, PhD
Protocols represents a set of rules that govern specific actions or behavior in a particular situation. Protocols are an outgrowth of Master’s values. There are levels of protocols.
Social Protocol: The slave refers to Master as “Master” or “Sir” but has not other language restriction. The slave may walk almost next to Master and in all other ways appear to be part of a “vanilla” couple.
Low Protocol: The slave will not sit until Master has been seated. The slave will ask permission if she needs to go somewhere out of eyesight.
High Protocol: The slave’s sole purpose is to please Master and make Master’s life easier. The slave is to remain on highly alert to any problem that may need to be solved ( such as reminding Mater of someone’s name or taking a business card being offered to Master from another person.
Some of the Protocols that I would like to do is:
Master will seat the slave at the table; under no circumstances will the slave seat herself unless Master has directed this action.
The slave will closely monitor all beverages Master is drinking and ensure that they are kept filled with out prompting.
Walking: The slave normally walks in a position that is to the right and about one step behind Mater. The slave is to assume a position that is natural yet reflects our respective rank. The slave is to be near enough that Master can easily speak with her and give her orders.
Present My self to Master: When the slave needs to ask a question of Master or receive additional instructions to complete an assigned task. I will bring myself to Master within Master’s awareness and wait for acknowledgment with out disturbing whatever Master is doing.
Those are some of them. I would like to have more Protocols but Master is just trying to get me to be able to do the basics right now. Right now I’m working on “To obey instructions”. That is the tough one. You don’t think it would be, but I think once I get past this one, I’ll be good! The next one is to serve with grace and elegance. Then to anticipate and solve Master’s problems.
There are some of the protocols that we already do. I remember when I was being told everyday that I forgot one of the protocols. We have one that when I get into the shower I need to ask Master to take off my collar. You don’t know how many times I got in the shower and had to get out all wet and ask Master to take it off. Then when I get out of the shower, I need to ask Master to put it back on me. I have been punished many times for that one. I would get out and get dressed and forget all about it. For a long time I would say to my self in the shower” don’t forget to ask for you collar back on”. I would say if over and over again. Now I would have to say, I have gotten pretty good at remembering. When we are in public I do walk behind,slightly behind Master. I’m not sure if he even realizes it or not.
I understand why her hasn’t added any more. If I can’t get these right then how can you he give me more to learn. When we first started to get into this life style, I had about 10 basic rules. Now these have grown to about 14. Here are the basic rules that I have:
1. Always do what Master says.
2. Never take off or put on my collar with out permission.
3. Don’t argue with a decision made by Master.
4. Never deviate from instructions.
5. Never pleasure myself with out permission
6. Say “Thank you Master” after receiving punishment.
7. NO lip but on the Dick
8. No panties around Master, unless with permission
9. Always in skirts or dresses around Master, unless with permission
10. Can’t cut my hair with out permission
11. Don’t say “What” when called
12. Can’t order for yourself when out
13. Tell Master rules everyday
14. After a question answer “Sir”, or “Master”
At one point her had me memorize them all and know them by number. So when he said a number I was able to say the rule. I was able to do that for a long time. Now I’m not so sure. I guess I probably should take a look at them more often. Most of the rules are not hard to follow, they come second nature to me. Some of them like rule #3,# 4 I would have to say those are very hard for me to follow. I have gotten better, but not all the way there yet.
I do want to grow as a submissive/slave. I don’t want to be stuck in the training process forever. But is there ever a time where your not being trained? Are you ever done learning? I don’t think so. I just would like to get past the basics. I guess the only one that can make that happen is me. I need to work hard. To me the pay off for that would be that Master is happy. And when Master is happy, I am happy.