August Tips For Communication & Image Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
Our new account managers are beginning to travel with only a carry on bag, restricting them to one set of clothes. How can they keep them stain free when they cannot have tem professionally cleaned while on the road.
Answer:
Always pack Tide to Go to treat stains like chocolate sauce, tomato juice, ketchup, grape juice, coffee, wine and tea. Also take a travel pack of Wet Ones, antibacterial hand and face wipes that can often remove sticky residue on clothing. Both items can be carried on planes without violating any security rules.
Tip for Men:
Question:
What is most effective for spot cleaning a tie on the road or is it better to leave it untreated until it can be dry cleaned?
Answer:
To absorb grease spots, sprinkle on baking powder or baby powder and let it sit for as long as you can before shaking off the excess powder. All other stains I would leave for the cleaners.
Tip for Women:
Question:
I have a formal gown that needs cleaning. Can I take it to any cleaners?
Answer:
Google to search for dry cleaners in your area that specialize in cleaning formal wear. One of the best in Chicago is Gibson’s Dry Cleaners at 3447 North Southport Avenue (phone#: 773.248.0937). They will even pickup and deliver your gown. If you have a favorite dry cleaners, ask about their formal wear service and ask to see one of the gowns they have cleaned.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
Should I tell someone they have a spot on their shirt right before they are about to make a presentation?
Answer:
You should only tell the person if you can help remove the spot or they can put on a new shirt. Always carry Tide to Go; it will take out most spots almost immediately.
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Professional Insight – The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
If you notice that one of your dining companions has food in his or her teeth, tell them so in a whisper so no one else can hear. If you are not sitting next to this person, you may call the waiter or waitress over and whisper in their ear the message you want them to whisper to the person.
Personal Images in the News
Anna was the image expert for an article for Star magazine on how Britney Spears can improve the way people see her and reshape her image.