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Modern Etiquette
Five suggestions for greater self-confidence from Mary M. Mitchell, who has written several books on the subject of etiquette, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette and Class Acts. She is also the founder of executive training consultancy The Mitchell Organization (themitchellorganization.com)
- Who am I?
- What role am I playing?
- How do I want to be perceived?
- Where am I?
- Who are the people I want to impress favourably?
- Tailor: Good fit can make an inexpensive garment look like a million, while poor fit can make even an Armani look sloppy.
- Dry cleaner: The chemicals can be damaging to fabrics, so go to a reliable establishment and inspect your garments before leaving the shop. > Shoemaker: We all notice other’s shoes, mostly because we often get nervous and end up looking at the floor. Keep shoes well soled, shined, and in good repair.
- Dentist: A clean, bright smile makes us feel better about ourselves.
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