The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway. ~Henry Boye
June Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Our associates are bringing gifts to clients in various states. How should gifts be wrapped so as not to cause airline security to open the bags?
Answer:
Pack the gifts unwrapped so security screeners can see the items without having to open the luggage. In my own travels, I was given a gift and had not had a chance to open it. Airline security personnel went through my bags and unwrapped my gift for me.
Tip for Men:
Question:
How should I pack my suit in a carry on bag so that it will not wrinkle?
Answer:
Pack your suit (not linen) in a dry cleaner plastic bag with tissue paper stuffed in the arms of the jacket and the arms folded across the body of the suit. Put your shoes and other heavy items on the bottom and your suit on top. Have your dry cleaners fold your shirt for you instead of putting it on a hanger. Pack the shirt on top of the suit. Take the suit out of your carry on and hang it up immediately when you get to the hotel.
Tip for Women:
Question:
What type of bottles are the best for keeping liquid gel and moisturizer when flying?
Answer:
Nalgene bottles sold at Container Store are the best. The store currently is having a sale on a 3-1-1 bag that includes the allowable size bottles for carrying liquids on the plane with you. Check www.tsa.gov. to see the official guidelines for this.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
How should I handle a chatty passenger sitting next to me on the plane without being too be rude?
Answer:
Always have a book with you for just such occasions. Wait until your chatty seatmate takes a breath, and then tell them you do not mean to be rude, but you need to finish your book so you can loan it to a business associate who is anxiously awaiting it.
Professional Insight – The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Travel today is very difficult, with flights being cancelled on a regular basis. Staying calm and being respectful to the gate agents is the key to professional presence.
Personal Images in the News
Anna received the prestigious AICI 2008 Award of Excellence at the AICI Annual conference in May. She was nominated by her colleagues for her commitment to strengthening the professionalism of the image field.