Module overview:
Appearance deals with every aspect of how we perceive an individual. In an instant, we form opinions about a person based on that individual’s appearance, smell, cleanliness, and mannerisms. Those brief seconds define how we treat others or are treated by others. Likewise, our appearance is a direct reflection of the environment in which we were raised (i.e. a reflection upon our parents and families). Through our actions and appearance, others may form a lasting, and sometimes detrimental, impression of us that we may never overcome. This module will help you to learn the importance of your appearance and how it may affect your peer relationships and productivity.
2. Examples of Soft Skills
Communication skills
Etiquette and good manners
Self-esteem
Sociability
Integrity/Honesty
Work ethic
Problem solving skills
Creativity
Common Knowledge
Attitude
Teamwork capability
Time management
Self management
Body Language
Emotional Intelligence
Interview Skills
Presentation Skills & Public Speaking
Motivation
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3. Why are Soft Skills Important?
Today’s job-
market
• Becoming
competitive
Competitive
edge
• Additional
knowledge and
skills
• Convincing
personal traits
and habits
Quick starter
• Productive
from a very
early stage
• Good
communication
skills
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4. Hard Skills VS. Soft Skills
Hard Skills
• Hard skills usually takes
smarts or IQ
• Rules stay the same
• Hard skills can be learned in
school and from books
Soft Skills
• Soft skills usually takes
Emotional Intelligence or EQ
• the rules changes depending
on the company culture and
people you work with
• Most soft skills are not taught
well in school and have to be
learned on the job by trial and
error
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5. Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Which is more important?
Careers that need hard
skills and little soft skills
(example: Physicists)
Careers that need both
hard and soft skills –
(example: Accountants,
Lawyers)
Careers that need mostly
soft skills and little hard
skills (example: sales)
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7. Categories of Etiquettes
Personal
• Grooming
• Dressing
Private
• Home &
Family
Public
• Street
• Restaurant
• Church
• Theatre
• Formal Meal
Professional
• Introduction
• Telephone
• Business
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9. Grooming
Care for one's personal appearance,
hygiene, and clothing.
Grooming is just as important as
what you wear. You may select the
right clothes, but neglecting
personal hygiene can ruin the
image you wish to present.
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18. Case Study
Groom sues his bride for damages one day after their wedding after
seeing her without make-up for the first time and feeling 'cheated‘
• Husband suing his wife for £13,000 for inflicting 'psychological
suffering'
• Told court in Algiers he mistook her for a thief morning after their
wedding
• Said he was 'deceived' by heavy make-up and 'frightened' when he saw
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23. How to make a positive impression?
• Good Eye Contact
• Smile
• Nod
• Lean In/Move Forward
• Upright Posture
• Relaxed Facial Expressions
• Positive Tone of Voice
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24. How to make a positive impression?
Good eye
contact
Smile Nod Lean In/Move
Forward
Upright
Posture
Relaxed Facial
Expression
Positive Tone
of Voice
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26. Wet Fish
Wet fish handshake normally
means a weak character, someone
who is easily persuaded.
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27. Dead Fish
A limb handshake. Has no energy, there is
no shake, no squeeze, not even a pinch, and
it gives the feeling you are holding a dead
fish instead of a hand. Indicates low self-
esteem. It is commonly found amongst
inmates and people with a very low sense of
self.
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28. Hand Hug
The hand hug is popular with
politicians, as it can present them as
being warm, friendly, trustworthy
and honest.
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30. Queen's Fingertips
A person who offers fingers, instead of
his palm for making a handshake is said
to be making a Queen’s handshake.
This handshake indicates a sense of
superiority. Commonly seen in men-
women.
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31. Keep Back
Used by the aggressive types. The
purpose of this one is to keep you at
distance and away from their personal
space as they might feel threatened,
they will lean forward or balance on
one foot to achieve needed distance.
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32. Yank and Pull
This one is considered a power play, it is when a person
decides to grab your arm and pull you close towards them
and inside their territory/personal space.
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33. The Fist Bump
Not a “handshake”, the “Fist Bump” is
a form of haptics and has gained
overwhelming popularity. Generally not
acceptable in the workplace, but
popular socially and in business world.
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34. The Appropriate Handshake
Stand and extend your right hand
straight out in front of your body, with
your elbow slightly bent, and your
thumb pointing to the ceiling. Lean
forward slightly if there is room, but
not so much your faces are
uncomfortably close.
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35. The Appropriate Handshake
• Keep eye contact; do not glance down at the hand offered as
you shake.
• Keep a pleasant expression; not stiff or overeager.
• Close your fingers around the other hand with your thumb
resting to the side. Grip with a slight firmness (like a gentle
squeeze) as you raise your hand slightly up and down for the
“shake”.
• Release the hand after 3-4 seconds.
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37. What you wear reveals certain things about you?
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Dressing
Sense
Self
Esteem
Self
Respect
Confidence
Creativity
Attention
to Detail
Soundness
of
Judgement
Reliability
Organization
Skills
Saying it in this ways shows professionalism, practice how you would say it, use the correct tone and speaking with confidence shows you are a confident person.
Greeting - say it with enthusiasm - Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening
Eye contact states we are interested and are listening.
A smile states that we are friendly, helpful and approachable.
Nod indicates you understand
Leaning in and moving forward says you are interested in what is going on
Tone of voice says a lot about your personality and how you are feeling - watch out for the volume, the speed and how you say the words
Don’t fidget with your hands, don’t place them in pockets, use them to explain your points
Escort customers (if possible)
Use positive language