Introduction Diplomacy can be defined as interaction between states carried out through diplomats. The diplomat is expected to promote the core values and interests of their country by engaging in negotiations and activities geared towards promotion of their country’s interests. The welfare of the diplomats as they conduct missions abroad is catered for by the states involved. This means that the diplomats enjoy certain diplomatic privileges. These privileges are accorded to both the diplomats and their families if they are together with them in the host country (Marshall 3). According to Watson (20), diplomatic immunity refers to some form of legal protection given to diplomats. The legal agreement about the protection to be accorded to diplomats is arrived at after the government which is sending the diplomat and the one where the diplomat is being hosted agree on the rights of these diplomats. Initially, the privileges were given on some conditions which did not favor the weaker states. This problem was addressed at the Vienna convention where standard privileges which would apply to all the diplomats were agreed upon. Ethos, pathos and logos Ethos, in relation to diplomacy, deals with the diplomat’s credibility because it affects the reception of their message by the audience. Logos appeals to the reason. The diplomat should be able to use this aspect when speaking about issues dealing with their home country. Pathos appeals to the emotions. The use of pathos helps the diplomat in identifying with the audience, their feelings and values. Diplomats are usually university graduates in areas such as social sciences and international relations. They are people of integrity, with no criminal record and who are endowed with good communication skills. Diplomats are supposed to represent the government’s policies and stand firmly by them, even if they do not fully agree with them. They are supposed to be people who are able to speak and pass across a message in a manner that is not antagonizing to others or have a negative impact on the listeners. Good negotiation and persuasion skills are also necessary in order for them to speak for their country without compromising. While on their missions abroad, diplomats are supposed to represent their nation’s agendas and are not allowed to change nationality. They are basically the voice of their country in the host country. They speak what has been agreed upon as the guiding policies of the country Positive Impacts of Diplomatic Immunity Protection against interstate animosity Diplomatic immunity protects the diplomat against acts that may be meted on them as a result of inter state animosity. All diplomats are safe whenever they are sent to represent their governments, regardless of whether the relationship between the two states is perfect or sour. Safe entry into the host country Diplomatic immunity guarantees the diplomats a safe entry into the host country. It also exempts the diplomats from the host country’s laws and regulations. Therefore, they are protected from any lawsuit or prosecution dealing with the country’s laws. However, the host country can choose to expel them if they feel there is need to do so. This is what was arrived at to be the guiding international law when a convention on diplomatic relatio