The man smiles, crossing his legs (American fashion, not European) and clasps his hands around one knee, seemingly oblivious to the view this presents.<br/><br/>"Oh, those are just a formality.  Her Excellency prefers that our happy little democracy remain less well known in the world, preserving our way of life from more aggressive forms of globalization and the like.  Do you know where you'll be staying while you're here?"