Dress for Success

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Which of the following is NOT a basic professional-dress rule mentioned in the text?

Shirt should be tucked in
Clothes should be clean
No graphics or images on shirts
Pants should be baggy (correct)

Why is personal grooming important in the workplace?

It is a major hygiene violation
It sends a message of laziness
It shows a lack of respect for oneself
It can destroy your image (correct)

What is the recommended approach to accessories and piercings in the workplace?

Wear smaller and fewer (correct)
Wear as many as possible
Avoid wearing them altogether
Wear flashy ones

Why are facial piercings and tattoos considered unprofessional in the workplace?

They can be distracting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between maintaining a professional appearance and success at work?

It is an undisputable fact (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the importance of appearance at work?

Appearance can influence how others perceive you at work (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is your appearance important at work?

Being well-dressed can help you be perceived as a professional employee (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does being well-dressed mean?

Dressing in a way that makes you look professional (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who judges your appearance at work?

Your boss, co-workers, and customers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between being well-dressed and success at work?

Being well-dressed is a key step in showing others that you are to be taken seriously (D) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is important to wear a clean and wrinkle-free uniform at work.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Personal grooming is just as important as what you wear at work.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Facial piercings and tattoos are considered professional in the workplace.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following professional-dress rules with their descriptions:

Clean Clothes = Your clothes should have no holes and not be wrinkled Belt and Pants = You should wear a belt, and your pants shouldn’t be too baggy or hanging down below your waist Shirt Rules = Your shirt should be tucked in, and you shouldn’t wear shirts with graphics or images on them Uniform = A well-dressed mechanic will be more respected if he comes in wearing a clean, unwrinkled uniform than if he arrived in an uniform that was dirty, wrinkled, and had holes in it Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hygiene rules with their descriptions:

Shower = Making sure that you take a shower each day is the first step to good-hygiene-maintenance Hair = For work, your hair should be clean, trimmed, and neatly brushed or arranged Fingernails = Dirty, untrimmed fingernails is a major hygiene violation that is immediately noticed Deodorant and Teeth = Deodorant is a must and should be applied before you go to work and don’t forget to brush your teeth before work Signup and view all the answers

Match the following guidelines for accessories and piercings with their descriptions:

Size and Number = The fewer and smaller the better Rings = You should only wear one ring on each hand and rings should not be flashy Facial Piercings and Tattoos = They are very unprofessional looking and people will have a difficult time taking you seriously Office Rule = If it hangs, bangs, clangs, or jangles, don’t wear it in the office Signup and view all the answers

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