What makes a good What makes a good FIRST IMPRESSION?FIRST IMPRESSION?

"By letting someone go ahead of me, they got the bird doo-doo on their head instead of

me.”

Before an IntroductionBefore an Introduction

A. be respectful

B. be on time

C. be prepared

D. use appropriate body D. use appropriate body languagelanguage

1. firm grip in a handshake

2. sit attentively and not slump

3. use eye contact 4. do not cross legs 5. no fidgeting

E. HealthyE. Healthy

1. Proper rest

2. Adequate exercise

3. Good posture

4. Drink enough water

5. Eating well-balanced diet

6. Tan w/ care; depends on the amount melanin (skin pigment)

7. Moisturize skin if needed – water-based

8. Healthy teeth8. Healthy teeth

a. Brush w/ soft toothbrush so enamel isn’t scratched

b. Eat calcium rich foods

c. See a dentist 2/yrd. Flosse. Eat vit C rich foods

to strengthen gums

F. CleanlinessF. Cleanliness

1. Wash face and hands w/ soap and water

2. Shower, bathe daily – especially after sweating

3. Deodorant – fragrance to cover odors

4. Antiperspirant – reduces amount of sweat

5. Acne product if needed5. Acne product if needed

a. Especially T-zone (oily area of forehead, chin, and nose)

b. Clear complexion (description of skin on face)

The Skin: Up CloseThe Skin: Up Close

SUBDERMIS

DERMIS

EPIDERMISPORE HAIR SHAFT

OIL GLAND

FOLLICLE

SWEAT GLAND

6. Brush teeth

7. Mouthwash

8. Shampoo daily

9. Brush or massage scalp to prevent dandruff (flakes of dry skin in hair)

10. Manicure fingernails and cuticle skin

(skin around fingernail)

*push cuticle off lunula (half moon; ONLY live part of nail)

11. Pedicure toenails

*cut straight across to prevent ingrown toenails

G. Appropriate dressG. Appropriate dress

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

a. Vertical line emphasizes height

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

b. Horizontal line emphasizes width

                                       

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

c. Single line is more dramatic

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

d. Curved lines more graceful

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

e. Warm colors make you appear larger

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f. Cool colors make you appear smaller

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g. Bright colors increase size; dark reduces

Tips for choosing clothesTips for choosing clothes

h. One-color makes you look taller; contrasts shorter

                                                                           

BuyBuy

a. easy care fabric

b. special finishes like wrinkle resistant

BuyBuy

c. simple designs

d. buy classic (never go out of style) clothes

BuyBuy e. avoid fads (short lived fashion)

f. items suitable for many activities

g. check for garment quality g. check for garment quality by:by:

1. straight stitching and hems

2. smooth seams

3. stripes and plaids match at seams

4. points of strain are strengthened

5. zippers and buttons work easily

CareCare

a. repair clothing as soon as possible before washing

b. remove spot as soon as possible; use cold water

CareCare

c. store properly

d. open all fasteners when dressing

e. allow deodorant to dry before dressing

f. spray perfume and colognes on skin NOT clothing

WashWash a. read care labels

b. sort (prevent colors running b. sort (prevent colors running and lets get clean)and lets get clean)

1) washed by hand2) delicates that require warm water and

gentle cycle3) whites and light color which can be washed

in hot4) lighter colors5) darks6) heavily soiled

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WashWash c. check pockets

d. pretreat stains (use cold water because hot will set stain)

e. use detergents (make water pass through fabric easier removes dirt)

* use correct amount

WashWash f. fabric softener (control static, soften,

reduce wrinkling)

g. don’t overload; needs room to have water pass through

h. if stain is still present, wash until is gone

DryingDrying

a. air dry if garment will shrink

b. shake out before putting in dryer

c. use the lowest heat setting for fabric type

d. remove as soon as done to prevent wrinkling

6. Press – lifting and lowering iron onto fabric

7. Ironing – moving the iron back and forth on fabric

Dry cleaningDry cleaning

- cleaned with chemicals - cleaned with chemicals - put on dress form and - put on dress form and

sprayed with steam to remove sprayed with steam to remove wrinkleswrinkles

Making IntroductionsMaking Introductions

A. enunciate (pronounce w/ clarity) well

B. use a firm handshake

Making IntroductionsMaking Introductions

C. men are introduced to women

D. young are introduced to older people

E. non-official are introduced to more official people

F. use titles (Mr., Ms., Dr.) when appropriate

After IntroductionsAfter Introductions

A. use appropriate language

1. no swearing

2. no slang

3. good grammar

4. no repetitious phrases

After IntroductionsAfter Introductions

B. have a positive attitude

C. be a good listener

D. DO NOT use first names unless a friend or you are asked to

E. write thank-you notes

French word meaning ticket. During the days of kings and queens you needed a ticket to enter the castle. The only person who received tickets were those who knew the rules of behavior and acted properly!

F. use proper etiquette F. use proper etiquette

F. use proper etiquetteF. use proper etiquette

1. hold open doors

2. hold chairs

3. wait until female, older person, official, guest are seated

4. good table manners4. good table manners

a. rest elbows on table only between courses or when not eating

b. do not talk w/ mouth full

c. take small bites

4. good table manners4. good table manners

d. cut one piece at a time; butter small pieces of bread one at a time

4. good table manners4. good table manners e. eat slowly

f. chew quietly

g. ask for foods to be passed

h. say please and thank you

i. compliment the cook

j. napkin in lap throughout meal; when finished place to the right of plate

4. good table manners4. good table mannersk. start with the outermost utensil first

l. dirty utensils stay on plate

4. good table manners4. good table manners

m. begin eating after everyone has been served

n. bring food to your mouth, not your mouth to the food

o. push food onto fork w/ another utensil or piece of bread; no fingers

4. good table manners4. good table manners

p. do not blow on hot food; wait for it to cool

q. if asked to pass foods, don’t take a helping first; wait for it to come back

r. hold silverware properly; from the bottom

4. good table manners4. good table manners

s. tip soup spoon away from you to fill

t. if you put food in your mouth, eat the whole bite (ice cream)

u. grasp baked potatoes or squash with the left hand, eat from the skin

4. good table manners4. good table manners

v. eat spaghetti by spearing a few strands w/ a fork, place tips against a spoon, and twirl

w. finger foods include fried chicken, pizza, relishes, fruit, candy, cookies, sandwiches, fries, corn on the cob

5. good telephone manners5. good telephone manners is not a toy when someone answers, give your name, and ask for the person

that you want to speak to talk in a normal voice call at the proper time of the day leave a message if your friend cannot come to answer NEVER tell someone your home alone or give name to a

stranger ask who is calling, if they don’t tell you their name offer to take a do not stay on the phone for long periods of time know where to reach parents if not at home know emergency numbers

6. visiting 6. visiting

bring all things you will need if staying overnight start by speaking to friend’s parents; treat

everyone kindly keep track of your things respect the family rules take part in family activities keep negative thoughts to yourself remember to say thank you