When the House Boy is summoned verbally or by any other means including hand signals, protocol requires him to promptly assume the Report Position, standing relaxed with his feet under his nipples and arms at his side, holding a neutral or friendly expression while awaiting follow up commands or instructions.

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When the House Boy is summoned verbally or by any other means including hand signals, his response should always be to assume the Report Position and wait for further instructions. This position will also be used when reporting to others whether on or off the property — regardless of whether the House Boy is naked or clothed — including guests at the Master’s pool and backyard parties or when away at beach outings and other events where the House Boy is traveling with the Master.

The protocol calls for the House Boy to report promptly, and stand relaxed with his feet under his nipples and his arms at his side. A neutral expression is appropriate for the Report Position as is the acknowledgment ”Yes, Master” or “Yes, Sir” (or “Yes, Ma’am” when addressing a female). The Report Position is more formal than At Ease and less formal than the rarely used Attention!

The House Boy is subject to a partial or full body Physical Inspection while in the Report Position if something amiss is observed or reported about his posture or gait (or when an inspection was previously scheduled), and he must obey any instructions to Turn Around or otherwise Present Or Display any body part for visual, physical, or functional evaluation. The At Ease or Dismissed commands most commonly follow this position but maybe expressed informally as You May Go, Proceed, or Continue.

in the example photo, a House Boy who has been working in the back yard is verbally summoned to the back porch by the Master, to be notified that guests will be arriving shortly. The House Boy assumes the proper stance and will come inside to prepare for the arrival of visitors once he has been visually inspected for cleanliness and the Dismissed Command is given. The Master may order a Spot Cleaning before entry (See below, Rule #57) if the House Boy has become dirty while working outdoors.

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Rule 211-B — Report Position
Classified: Verbal and Non-Verbal Commands
Classified: Commands and Protocols