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.

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.