Appendix 5: The Official Guide to Bureaucratic Red Tape

Section 1: The Bureaucratic Ladder

1. Bureaucratic Ladder Level 1: The Application Form
2. Bureaucratic Ladder Level 2: The Initial Review Committee
3. Bureaucratic Ladder Level 3: The Appeal Committee
4. Bureaucratic Ladder Level 4: The Ombudsman
5. Bureaucratic Ladder Level 5: The Ministerial Office

Section 2: Bureaucratic Etiquette

1. Always use 4-5 color ink to sign documents.

2. Never use the phrase "I don't know" in official correspondence.

3. Use the phrase "We are currently reviewing" for all occasions.

4. Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever use the phrase "No" in official correspondence.

Continue to Appendix 6: The Bureaucratic Glossary