INTRODUCTION
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Appearance does matter. Personal grooming is important if you
want to feel confident and project a positive Self-image of yourself. A person who does not bother to keep his/her body clean is not a pleasant person to be around with. For a good impression, grooming is a must. Grooming also involves dressing, hairstyle, and etiquette. With this guide you will learn how to choose your clothes, how to take care of your skin, how to wear make-up, how attitude and fitness matters, the art of hairstyling and many more.
Catering for both men and women, the information you find here will be very useful to you if you decide that you are important and you want to start doing something for yourself.
You can be relaxing at home or having a dinner in a posh hotel or simply going to the market, grooming is important anywhere, anytime!
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Agenda
GROOMING
BODY LANGUAGE
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
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Grooming and Its Importance
It is the process of making yourself looks neat and attractive.
The things which you do to make yourself and your appearance tidy and pleasant.
Grooming is important for a positive self-image and to encourage and assist the resident to maintain a pleasing and attractive appearance
Grooming Fundamentals & Levels
Individual Level – Personal grooming
Group Level - Grooming of a team
Organization Level – Grooming of a company
Personal Grooming Fundamentals
Hair clean and styled appropriately
Clean nails, skin and teeth
Many professionals wear make-up (depends on field)
Check fragrance and clothing care
People Perceptions from Groomed appearance of Professionalism
Professionalism
Level of sophistication
Intelligence
Credibility or Reliability/Respect
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BODY LANGUAGE
Non-verbal mode communication
We do in every single aspect of our interaction with another person
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It is like mirror that tells us what the other person thinks and feels in response to our words or actions.
BODY LANGUAGE MATTERS
Positive / Aggressive
Cool & Calm
Nervous / Scared
Active
Passive / Dull
Negative / Weak
Importance of Nonverbal Communication
Verbal & nonverbal Communication plays an important role in how people interact with one another.
People are using around 35% verbal communication and 65% nonverbal communication in daily life.
Nonverbal communication has also cultural meaning
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TIPS TO GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Maintain eye contact with the audience
Body awareness
Gestures and expressions
Convey one’s thought clearly
Practice effective Communication
Fig: Showing the means of good communications
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Etiquette Basics- Creating a positive image
Behavior:
• Exhibit a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
• Use a firm handshake
• Maintain good eye contact
• Appropriate introductions – introduce someone by their title and last name (Ms. Mrs. Mr. Dr. Smith), unless otherwise specified
• Rise when you are introducing someone or you are being introduced
• Nonverbal communication is important
• Show common respect and consideration for others
Professional Appearance
Grooming is fundamental
• Hair clean and styled appropriately
• Clean nails, skin and teeth
• Many professionals wear make-up (depends on field)
• Check fragrance and clothing care
Office Etiquette
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'Etiquette' is a French word which means a 'ticket', on ceremonial or other important occasions a 'ticket' of instructions was issued to visitors detailing what they should do.
Thus the ticket enlists the rules of decorous behavior observed in a polite society.
In a professional sense this includes behavior towards clients and colleagues which is in their best interests.
E-mail etiquette
Be concise and to the point
Answer all questions
Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation where needed.
Do not attach unnecessary files
Handling complaints
Listen carefully
Convey sincere interest and be empathetic
Agree as often as possible
Remain calm and courteous. DO NOT ARGUE!
Do not interrupt
Do not blame co-workers
Personal & Professional boundaries
Refrain from using office supplies for personal use
Refrain from using swear words
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Avoid emotional outbursts
Don’t groom yourself in public
Pick up after yourself
Respect others’ cubicle/office space
Conclusion
Grooming is a habit you simply can't ignore. If you don't take care of yourself,
how can other people expect you to take care of anything else? You might enjoy
smelling like an onion. Heck, you might not even notice it. But failing to take proper
care of your body can lead to some pretty serious consequences and unsavory first
impressions. Poor hygiene and grooming can cause you to lose your job, not get that
job, and even lose out on a pretty woman. Grooming is a lifestyle, and once you've
got the basics down, it becomes second nature to you.
Exfoliate,cleanse, moisturize, shampoo, condition, trim, and shave. These aren't
words exclusive to women. So get with the program, guy. It's 2012, and it's perfectly
fine for you to care about how you look. It's not girly. It's just another way for a man
to look his best.
Well-manicured nails on a man's hands are surprisingly appealing to women. A soft
and silky face can elicit moans of pleasure from the opposite sex. And a subtle, yet
alluring scent emanating from your body can put make any sane woman lose her
common sense.
But don't just do it for the ladies. Do it for yourself, because the better you look, the
more confident you'll be, and that is the single most attractive trait a man can have.
Thank you
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