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Etiquette
It’s important to get the table in time! Although this is an academic celebration, the academic quarter is not known in this context, and the celebration will begin at time. If you arrive late, you must check that you are not disturbing any speech or other on going activity and go to your appropriate place without noticing.
The ceremony masters and the chairperson greet all guests before the party begins. After that, you can find your own seat. You can find your seat on the table map, and your place at the table is determined by the name card. There is also a hand program at your place, which allows you to watch the evening and read the lyrics of the song chosen for the evening.
Polite behaviour involves accompanying your plus one to the table and helping them sit down. It is also polite to consider your plus one in all situations during the party. When you arrive at table, it is customary to introduce yourself politely to your table party. It is desirable to socialize at the table, but it is not suitable to boller to the surrounding tables. The table is only seated when the ceremony master’s arrive last and only when the ceremony masters are seated does the whole party sit.
The ceremony masters are in charge of the celebration, and as the rising and knocking of their ceremonial staff, the quests must quiet down. The ceremony masters will go through the general instructions at the beginning of the celebration (including toasting and leaving the table), so you don’t have to worry if you don’t remember everything before the party begins.
The ceremony masters’ instructions must be followed with regard to enjoying your own beverages, moving around, smoking and other practical matters. They can also be contacted for any question that is unclear, and if the ceremony masters have no answer, they will at least know who to turn in the given problem.
The dress code for the annual celebration is formal attire with academic decorations. You may, for example, choose to wear a dark suit. In the context of evening celebrations, a dark suit refers only to black, dark grey, or dark blue—not brown or pinstripe. A white dress shirt is worn under the suit, accompanied by a modest yet festive tie or bow tie.
Please note that tuxedos (smokki) and morning coats (shaketti) are not appropriate according to the dress code. A tailcoat (frakki) may be worn at OLO’s annual celebration only during milestone anniversary years.
Wristwatch is not used with evening dress. The handbag should be graceful, small and envelope-shaped. The handbag should be strapless and so small that it canbe held in lap during the party. According to the etiquette, the handbag should not be kept on the table, nor should be carried on the dance floor. Academic badges are also included on the etiquette along with the organization ribbon.
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