I carry my country's name into every room I enter, and the weight of it presses on me. The real work of diplomacy, the careful words, the hidden meanings, the alliances that can turn on a phrase, overwhelms me. I smile and shake hands and feel completely out of my depth.
More people experience this than they realize.
You represent your country, but the real work of diplomacy overwhelms you.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.