shaking the UNB President's hand. He commented on the loud commotion (my family screaming at the top of their lungs) accompanying my name being read for my degree. Did you know that protocol says you have to shake his hand and wait for him to tap you with his cap that he holds in his hand before you can nod to the Governer General sitting on his throne and flip your tassel before you walk down the stairs and recieve your diploma? That's a lot to remember! I got the shaking, waiting for the Presidential smack and the nod down, but I couldn't get my tassel to flip so I had to give up on it until I got back to my seat.