"Cleanliness and neatness are the primary building blocks to respect in most societies."
-- L. Ron Hubbard
To succeed, you need respect.
Personal impressions are important in this society. A bad impression can hurt your chances of success. People may dislike being around you. You make them uncomfortable. They distrust you somehow. A good personal impression makes your job easier. It opens the door to good relationships. It gives you a chance to show your skills and value.
Job applicants with a good personal image have a significant advantage over those with a poor image. Sales people often win or lose because of their image. Getting a date or finding a spouse depends a great deal on your image.
A good personal image helps make people listen to you, believe in you and like being with you. It shows you are a professional. Everyone can improve their personal image. It's an easy, but important step on your road to success.
- Have no smells. Use an effective unscented deodorant. Avoid perfume and cologne.
- Wear clean clothing with no stains. Ensure the clothing fits well and looks professional.
- Females should avoid heavy cosmetics or inappropriate clothing.
- Ensure your fingernails are clean, smooth and well shaped.
- Pluck hair that sticks out of your ears or nose, between eyebrows, out of moles or other odd places.
- Look healthy: no red eyes, sniffles or coughing.
- Brush your teeth frequently. Ensure you have clean-smelling breath.
- Keep your hair clean and natural-looking.
- Wear nothing extraordinary: psychedelic ties, long fingernails, nose jewelry, tattoos, hats, big rings.
- Stand when first meeting someone, no matter who they are.
- Walk with good posture; stand tall, lift your chin.
- Sit straight.
- Make good eye contact while listening and talking.
- Automatically smile at everyone, friends and strangers.
- Shake hands or pat shoulders with each person you meet.
- Use dry, warm hands for handshaking.
- Allow a comfortable amount of space between you and others.
- Laugh easily; it makes people relax and makes your face glow.
- Watch your humor. Avoid jokes about race, disability, sex and so on. Tell jokes about yourself or share funny stories that anyone would enjoy.
- Appear relaxed, yet energized.
- Use good manners. Say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" at all times to everyone, regardless of whom you think they are.
- Use good language. Bad/good examples: "c'mere/come here," "ain't/isn't, " "yeah/yes," "nah/no."
- Acknowledge everyone, ignore no one.
- Say "goodbye" to everyone as you or they leave.
- Be proud.
"Pride is the primary reason for good appearance."
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