Chapter 9: Etiquette
“You have just 5 Seconds to make an impressions. 55% is appearance, 38% how you speak and 7% comprise of the choice of words you speak. The look on your face, attire and body language is crucial.”
Nancy Mitchell
Thought this sounds unfair it is true. We humans are visual creatures. And we do judge a book by its cover. Presenting yourself effectively as per the need of the occasion and company is the basic first step of practicing good etiquette. Pay attention to where you are going and dress accordingly. If you are unsure, dress one step more polished than need be but never a step down. It will make you uncomfortable.
Protocol or etiquette is nothing but a philosophy meant to make you more civil, likable and acceptable …show more content…
But if you are rude or show discord your hostess will end up being embarrassed. So now you don’t have just one but two people you will need to avoid in future. In such a tricky situations a gentle man or lady switches on to pure civil mode. Says a word or two about health or weather. Always safe topics. Smile when necessary, finishes dinner amicably, thank the hostess and then leave. So you see etiquette are not just old school charms but an armour to face any situations, life may throw at you. At a later date you can thank the hostess for an invitation and gently remind her of your discomfort around a certain person. So that she can make alternate arrangements for you in future, if …show more content…
They present you in a very negative light. If you have to think twice if the blouse or skirt is too short or not, it probably is. Before going out for an event, presentation or conference, do check in advance your dress is stain free, missing buttons or wrinkles. Such things show you as a disorganised shabby person. Improving these deficiencies at the last minute can also make you late, adding on to a negative impression. Ideally you should inspect in advance your days outfit accessories and shoes beforehand. For an immaculate
“You have just 5 Seconds to make an impressions. 55% is appearance, 38% how you speak and 7% comprise of the choice of words you speak. The look on your face, attire and body language is crucial.”
Nancy Mitchell
Thought this sounds unfair it is true. We humans are visual creatures. And we do judge a book by its cover. Presenting yourself effectively as per the need of the occasion and company is the basic first step of practicing good etiquette. Pay attention to where you are going and dress accordingly. If you are unsure, dress one step more polished than need be but never a step down. It will make you uncomfortable.
Protocol or etiquette is nothing but a philosophy meant to make you more civil, likable and acceptable …show more content…
But if you are rude or show discord your hostess will end up being embarrassed. So now you don’t have just one but two people you will need to avoid in future. In such a tricky situations a gentle man or lady switches on to pure civil mode. Says a word or two about health or weather. Always safe topics. Smile when necessary, finishes dinner amicably, thank the hostess and then leave. So you see etiquette are not just old school charms but an armour to face any situations, life may throw at you. At a later date you can thank the hostess for an invitation and gently remind her of your discomfort around a certain person. So that she can make alternate arrangements for you in future, if …show more content…
They present you in a very negative light. If you have to think twice if the blouse or skirt is too short or not, it probably is. Before going out for an event, presentation or conference, do check in advance your dress is stain free, missing buttons or wrinkles. Such things show you as a disorganised shabby person. Improving these deficiencies at the last minute can also make you late, adding on to a negative impression. Ideally you should inspect in advance your days outfit accessories and shoes beforehand. For an immaculate