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Proper etiquette tips to get you through black-tie events, like the FACE List Awards Gala

Protocol must be maintained at black-tie events to ensure organization and execution of the program. A gala is a party held to raise awareness and money for a specific cause or charity. It can also be an event purely thrown for a celebration. The event can include entertainment, dinner and dancing.

The Pan-African Weekend which takes place from July 12-15 is packed with four major events: the Pan-African Women Forum; the IAAPA Networking Mixer and Business Expo; the FACE List Awards gala; and the Closing Jazz Brunch. Click Here for Tickets and more information.

To dodge any embarrassing moments during major events like the FACE List Awards gala, follow these steps:

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Farida Dawkins

Farida Dawkins is a blogger, video content creator and staff writer at Face2Face Africa. She enjoys writing about relatable and controversial lifestyle issues that pertain to women in Africa and the African diaspora.

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