<aside> 💡 One of the big rules (and probably the most difficult ones to follow) of MUN is direct communications between delegates are NOT allowed. That is, you cannot talk to your friend in the committee, or to a fellow delegate to ask questions - EVERY communication must be done through note passing.

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Note papers/note passing

Notepaper is the official stationary used by delegates in order to communicate with other delegates on their viewpoints on a resolution - it’s like an analogue way of texting each other.

Notes are screened by Admin staff to check if they are appropriate and are then passed to the other delegate to whom the note is addressed to. Notes that appear to be unrelated to the debate or inappropriate will be retained by the Chair disciplinary action may be taken by the Administrative Staff or the Student Officers against any delegates abusing the system.

Note passing will be suspended during voting procedures, opening ceremonies and closing ceremonies. The chair also has the authority to suspend note passing at any time. There will be no messenger service between forums.

Notes are a great tool used by delegates to find out the opinion of others during debate without disturbing of the debate.

IF a delegate tries to talk to another delegate without using note papers, the chair will give a warning to the delegate: “Delegate, no direct conversations are allowed” (or anything along the lines.)

This may seem annoying at first, but if you think about it, directly talking to one another would inevitably disturb the debate. In the end, you’ll find yourself enjoying note passing more than anything :)

<aside> 🔑 Since G9, I’ve been keeping all the note papers I’ve passed/received during conferences I’ve been to (because I’m weird like that) - they turn out to be great souvenirs from your experience.

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