7. Present Your Best Face Forward
In face-to-face situations, people see you first and hear you second. When people see you for the first time, they quickly size you up and begin forming their first impression. At work, your appearance tells your customers, manager, and coworkers who you are and what you think about yourself. Work is not the place for a radical or extreme statement. Cleansing, grooming, and dressing properly may take a little extra time but the pay off is worth it. When you look good, you feel good about yourself.
Performance Prompts
At work, dress professionally. When you look professional, you will act professionally.
Dress appropriately for your work environment. Work is not the place to stand out in the crowd.
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