11 Good Grooming

STS 1

ASSIGNMENT #11 GOOD GROOMING

YASMIN L. ALI

GOOD GROOMING STANDARDS

-Good grooming is how you look and how you present yourself. How youlook accounts for 55% of impact on impression.An untidy and unclean appearance might be acceptable for eccentricsand geniuses, but not for executives or those in the service industry.Most people lack the basics of grooming. It is not enough just to have abath with soap and water, because of the heat and tropical conditionswe also need to use deodorants.

BODY ODOR

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BODY ODOR

-This is a constant source of turning away potential customers. This canbe caused by improper hygiene, an acidic predisposition and certainfoods also cause this. Mainly, garlic, hing, methi, achars and onions! If you value your friends who have this problem, do not hesitate toinform of their problem. They’re usually the last ones to be aware of the smell emanating.

BAD BREATH


BAD BREATH

-This is another turn off.!! Brush your teeth well. Gargle after drinkingtea or coffee and use a breath freshener.Use good branded toothpaste and see a dentist once every 6 months.Eating too many sweets or rotting teeth can also cause bad breath.After eating do check if there is any food sticking to your teeth.If your breath smells persistently, then please see a Dr. as this could bea hidden problem, internally. Smokers need to pay more attention totheir breath. Use gum.

HAIR


HAIR

- Hair should be shampooed and conditioned well at least twice a week.Get a good

flattering hairstyle.Untidy and flyaway hair does not inspire any confidence or indicate

asense of orderliness.Keep it clear of dandruff.

Please do not use huge amounts of oil as there are many solutionsavailable in the

market for flyaway hair, like gel, mousse.Men are supposed to wear their off their

necks.Eat a nutritionally balanced diet.Avoid playing with your hair as it sends wrong

signalsIf you have a thinning bald patch, don’t brush your hair forward tocover it. It

looks false and draws more attention to the fact that you arebalding.Women should not

have loose straggly bits of hair in front of theirfaces. It looks filmy and very untidy. A

hair trim is needed every 2months for straggly ends.If you color your hair, make sure it

flatters your complexion as well.

SIDEBURNS

SIDEBURNS

- Men should keep their sideburns in level to the middle of their ears. Anything longer and you will look like a rock star.

HANDS AND NAILS

HANDS AND NAILS

- These should be clean and well cared for. Please check your nails andnail polish. Check it is not chipped and there is no dirt under the nails.Use a decent color for the office, not shimmer shades.File broken nails and moisturize your hands.

MAKEUP

MAKEUP

- Women who wear makeup, it should be lightly applied.Eye make up should not be too heavy and should be checked oftenthat it is not streaking.Wear tones which are flattering, and always consider the lighting.Fluorescent lights change the scheme of the colors than what they arein daylight.Perfume should not be overpowering, something light and floral or alemon based eau de toilette can be used.

EYE GLASSES

EYE GLASSES

- Wear a frame which flatters your face. They should not be wider thanyour face. They should rest on your nose comfortably. And pleaseensure that they are cleaned often and full of specks and greasemarks.

FEET AND FOOTWEAR

FEET AND FOOTWEAR

- For smelly and sweaty feet, use cotton socks and charcoal linings foryour shoes.Corns and calloused feet need to be given attention. An ingrowntoenail or bunions can cause a lot of pain which is transferred to yourfacial expressions. Women need to be especially attentive to clean feetand smart footwear. There is nothing worse than sloppy and scuffedshoes. Footwear should fit well.Men need to wear good clean socks, which are not loose, shoespolished and comfortable. Check the heels as well. Consider the colorof the socks and match to the color of the trousers. Dark with dark.Pale with pale. No white socks! Those are for cricketers.

Voice


The moment a person speaks he / she can be judged

Must sound sincere and confidentPronunciation is importantTone of voiceLoudnessAvoid using slang

The Nose Knows


‘Success = 10% Inspiration + 90% Perspiration’ – Thomas Edison

Ensure that breath is fresh

Smelly socks can be avoided by wearing clean socks everyday

The HandshakeMost widely

accepted form of first contact

Should be firm not bone crushing

Palm neither facing upward or downward

Make eye contact and step into the handshake

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Etiquette


Do unto others as you would like them do

to you

Good manners

Politeness

Creates goodwill

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