Could You Sit Next to the President?

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At a White House state dinner, the social secretary seats people according to the Rules of Protocol. Select 18 guests for these two tables, then follow the rules of protocol and seat them, writing their last names behind the chairs in which they will sit.

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Rules of Protocol

1. The world leader sits to the right of the First Lady.

2. The spouse of the world leader sits to the right of the President

3. The remaining guests are seated in the following pattern: man/woman/man/woman

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