Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a diplomat? Darren Thies answers this question through colorful stories and firsthand accounts of the work, lifestyle, and adventures of American Foreign Service Officers in his book “How to Be a Diplomat: A Guide to Success in the Foreign Service and in Life.”

The term “diplomat” is used around the world to describe a person who represents the interests of their country abroad.

Embassies are located in capital cities and manage the bilateral relationship. Consulates support the goals of the embassy and extend the embassy’s reach to other major cities and regions.

Diplomats help the U.S. government accomplish many foreign policy objectives, but what do we actually do on a typical day?

No other career abroad gives you the combination of meaningful work, broad contacts, access, influence, financial security, career stability, prestige, and adventure that the Foreign Service offers.