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pageName	`String`	First Contact Protocols
heading	`String`	Space Alliance
title	`String`	First Contact Protocols
body	`Text`	Meeting an intelligent lifeform for the first time can be tricky, as official protocols for first contact range widely depending on the situation at hand. It is important to note our primary goal in greeting a new species is always to form a peaceful understanding between our cultures. This is of the utmost importance.<br><br>We take for granted our own cultural norms as a standard for all regular encounters, but this can be a dangerous assumption for first contact. For example, a friendly smile could instead be interpreted as a threatening show of teeth. Body language cues like eye contact, gesturing, sounds, or even smells should be considered without bias. The truth is we have no way of establishing a set of rules that will apply to every situation since we cannot predict every type of lifeform we might encounter.<br><br>While trying to establish communication, please remember to use your best judgement and be adaptable to the present situation. When in doubt, please refer to your local Central Processing Unit for guidance and advice.