08-04-2011, 12:32 PM
1. Do not smell. Use an effective unscented deodorant. Avoid perfume and cologne.
2. Ensure your clothing fits well, is clean and not stained. Dress professionally; slightly better than those around you. Wear nothing extraordinary: psychedelic ties, hats, flashy jewelry and so on.
3. As a female, avoid heavy cosmetics or inappropriate clothing. As a male, keep your hair short and trimmed; same with facial hair.
4. Ensure your fingernails are clean, smooth and well shaped.
5. Pluck hair that sticks out of your ears or nose, between eyebrows, out of moles or other odd places.
6. Look healthy: no red eyes, sniffles or coughing.
7. Brush your teeth frequently. Ensure you have clean-smelling breath.
8. Keep your hair clean and natural-looking.
9. Unless your boss or clients display their own body art, keep your tattoos and piercings covered up.
10. Stand when first meeting someone, no matter who they are.
11. Walk with good posture; stand tall, lift your chin.
12. Sit straight.
13. Make good eye contact while listening and talking.
14. Automatically smile at everyone you see.
15. Shake hands or pat the shoulder of each person you meet or greet.
16. Use a dry, warm hand for handshaking.
17. Allow a comfortable amount of space between you and others.
18. Laugh easily; it makes people relax and makes your face glow.
19. Watch your humor. Avoid jokes about race, disability, sex and so on. Tell jokes about yourself or share funny stories that anyone would enjoy.
20. Appear relaxed, yet energized.
21. Use good manners. Say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" at all times to everyone regardless of whom you think they are.
22. Use good language. Bad/good examples: "c'mere/come here," "ain't/isn't," "yeah/yes," "nah/no."
23. Acknowledge everyone, ignore no one.
24. Say "goodbye" to everyone as you or they leave.
25. Be proud.
"Pride is the primary reason for good appearance." -- L. Ron Hubbard
2. Ensure your clothing fits well, is clean and not stained. Dress professionally; slightly better than those around you. Wear nothing extraordinary: psychedelic ties, hats, flashy jewelry and so on.
3. As a female, avoid heavy cosmetics or inappropriate clothing. As a male, keep your hair short and trimmed; same with facial hair.
4. Ensure your fingernails are clean, smooth and well shaped.
5. Pluck hair that sticks out of your ears or nose, between eyebrows, out of moles or other odd places.
6. Look healthy: no red eyes, sniffles or coughing.
7. Brush your teeth frequently. Ensure you have clean-smelling breath.
8. Keep your hair clean and natural-looking.
9. Unless your boss or clients display their own body art, keep your tattoos and piercings covered up.
10. Stand when first meeting someone, no matter who they are.
11. Walk with good posture; stand tall, lift your chin.
12. Sit straight.
13. Make good eye contact while listening and talking.
14. Automatically smile at everyone you see.
15. Shake hands or pat the shoulder of each person you meet or greet.
16. Use a dry, warm hand for handshaking.
17. Allow a comfortable amount of space between you and others.
18. Laugh easily; it makes people relax and makes your face glow.
19. Watch your humor. Avoid jokes about race, disability, sex and so on. Tell jokes about yourself or share funny stories that anyone would enjoy.
20. Appear relaxed, yet energized.
21. Use good manners. Say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" at all times to everyone regardless of whom you think they are.
22. Use good language. Bad/good examples: "c'mere/come here," "ain't/isn't," "yeah/yes," "nah/no."
23. Acknowledge everyone, ignore no one.
24. Say "goodbye" to everyone as you or they leave.
25. Be proud.
"Pride is the primary reason for good appearance." -- L. Ron Hubbard