WHY FIRST
IMPRESSIONS ARE SO IMPORTANT
Whether it's fair or not, a person's first
judgment of another is based on clothing. The
rest, including intellectual appreciation, comes
only second. Clothing is the first clue absorbed
by the eye before the brain judges its first
impression.
Clothing
has become the most important judging factor of first
impression.
When you
first enter a room, an office, a bus or a business meeting,
you only have one free moment, one great instant in which
you receive the complete and undivided attention of those
around you. In that instant, the people observing decide
whether you are a threat or an attraction, whether you are
of interest to them or not. In most cases, people make the
vital decision about a stranger in less time than what it
takes to blink an eyelash. If you mess-up that moment, you
will have to work awfully hard for the next.
By
changing any part of your appearance such as hairstyle,
grooming, or clothing, you can change the total image others
have of you. Appearance can be a powerful and useful tool in
controlling the kind of message you send to others.
CLOTHES DO MAKE THE MAN
Mark Twain’s famous adage “Clothes make the man”
is as true today as it was when he wrote it.
Whether it’s for work or for play, it is
important to keep the following points in mind
each day before you head out the door:
First and
foremost, no matter what you wear, your clothes should be
neat and clean.
Keep your
shoes in good condition.
Your hair
should be neatly styled.
Dress for
the job you want. If you aspire to be a manager, dress like
managers in your company do.
Casual
doesn't mean sloppy. Your clothing should still be neat and
clean.
You can't
go wrong with khakis and a sport shirt or a nice sweater.
If you
are going to a meeting or making a presentation,
professional attire may be in order.
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