⛓Fetish Friday⛓ What's the difference between a protocol and a ritual? There are a few basic differences that will allow you to rapidly tell the two apart. A ritual: • Is an action that is repeated the same way each time, usually at some designated time and place. • Is done repeatedly over time, usually for a purpose • Can be formal or informal, public or private Rituals are given by the dominant, and are usually intended to invoke a certain feeling or mindset. If done with intention, rituals can be calming and centering, even in the face of an otherwise difficult day. Rituals strengthen and serve as a reminder of the bond between submissive and dominant by encouraging a sense of mindfulness in everyday things. A protocol: • Is a behavior or set of behaviors assigned to a particular place, for a certain period of time, or during certain situations • Does not necessarily occur on a regular basis • Can often be assigned in degrees such as "high," "medium," or "low" protocol, depending on the setting Some examples of common protocols can be restrictions on speaking or hugging friends at a play party, being required to walk a step behind a dominant at an event, being forbidden from looking dominants in the eye at meetings, or being required to speak in the third person or sit in a certain posture at a formal "high protocol" dinner. While rituals tend to be completed day after day, protocols are assigned once in a while, for particular situations or social interactions. Rituals and protocols can add richness, structure and even a little fun to a D/s relationship. Knowing the difference between the two can help the submissive better understand the desires and intentions of the dominant, and to be more pleasing when performing them.
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