Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Author Unknown
September Tips For Professional Success
Tip for Organizations:
Question:
What are good rules or guidelines around tattoos for our new group? The company does not have any direction to use as a guide.
Answer:
Tattoos have become quite popular and mainstream even for those not in the music or arts field. Disney allows them if they are not visible. Tattoos, for most who wear them, are an expression of a message or brand. However, tattoos should not be the first thing one remembers about a person unless they are in the arts, sports, or the music field. For professionals in the workplace, recognition comes from demonstrated leadership and professionalism, rather than tattoos.
Communication Question:
Question:
How do you work with individuals that seem to have difficulty hearing you?
Answer:
Talk slower and look them directly in the eye when speaking. Always ask if you need to speak louder and make sure they understand if you are delivering information or asking a question.
Presence Question:
Question:
How many patterns or prints are acceptable in a complete outfit?
Answer:
Patterns and prints on patterns and prints exist in dresses, combination tops and bottoms, and jackets / shirts for men. The idea is to revitalize the clothing industry by offering something different that creates excitement in a soft market. These might be fads not even lasting until the next year!
It is all about the sizes of the patterns or prints paired with color combinations. Ties were the first to test the market with different patterns and colors on one item. I always go back to the truism that clothing should attach you to the world and while not distracting the viewer.
The Art of Business and Social Interaction®
Question:
How does one deal with an insult?
Answer:
If the comment felt insulting, ask if the person delivered the message in an off handed manner or if it was purposely directed? Was it done in public or private?
If the comment was direct to the receiver, deal with it by asking for clarification about. Do this is private, never in public. Handle it in public by changing the subject to move forward, then revisit it in private.