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Paying attention to detail could be the difference between success and failure in business. One shop sales man was approached by a lady who wanted to buy a shirt for her son. She did not have the size. She told the salesman that her son was about his size and requested him to wear a shirt she had selected. The salesman was wearing a jacket which covered his crumpled shirt and only the collar of his shirt was pressed. But he had to remove the jacket, which exposed his wrinkled shirt.
How many times we have been caught in a similar dilemma. Unless we pay attention to detail we might be caught on the wrong foot. Your dress, your manners and your approach should always be well tuned.
You should think of the occasion. A sales meeting or a board meeting you should dress according to the occasion. The first impression is extremely important. You should realize you will not get a second chance to make the first impression. If you are not suitably attired the clients might think that you are not the person they want to negotiate with.
One a sweltering hot day Charles De Gaulle met one of his minister’s who was in his shorts. A highly conservative De Gaulle stared long and hard. Then he asked his minister “monsieur, where is your hoop”
You should not offend the people you meet. Never get into an argument with your clients or suppliers.
The suit you wear should be well pressed, your shoes well polished. The dress you wear and your haircut should suit your image. Wearing clothes that are not tailored according to the current fashion might make you look outdated.
Even your car is an important factor in building up your image. An obsolete, outdated and not well maintained is car sure to tarnish your image.
Your dress, your attention and your focus should be on the job at hand.
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