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Walk up to the long table in front of the clerk, and take a position to the right or left. It usually doesn't matter which side you choose. | Walk up to the long table in front of the clerk, and take a position to the right or left. It usually doesn't matter which side you choose. | ||
While you're doing this, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be taking some notes. Remain standing until the judge looks up from his or her notes. The person who is making the application, the ''applicant'', should introduce him- or herself first, followed by the other person, the ''respondent'', introducing him- or herself: | While you're doing this, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be taking some notes. Remain <span class="noglossary">standing</span> until the judge looks up from his or her notes. The person who is making the application, the ''applicant'', should introduce him- or herself first, followed by the other person, the ''respondent'', introducing him- or herself: | ||
<blockquote>Applicant: "Good morning, my name is Jane Doe and this is my application."</blockquote> | <blockquote>Applicant: "Good morning, my name is Jane Doe and this is my application."</blockquote> | ||
