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SOFT SKILLS
Grooming & Etiquette
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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
2
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
3
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
4
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)
5
GROOMING
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Categories of Etiquettes
Personal
• Grooming
• Dressing
Private
• Home &
Family
Public
• Street
• Restaurant
• Church
• Theatre
• Formal Meal
Professional
• Introduction
• Telephone
• Business
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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.
9
Hair
Clean, trimmed, and neatly combed
or arranged.
10
Facial Hair (men)
Freshly shaved; mustache or beard
neatly groomed.
11
Fingernails
Neat, clean, and trimmed.
12
Teeth
Brushed and fresh breath.
13
Breath
Beware of foods which may leave
breath odor. Beware of tobacco,
alcohol, and coffee odor. Use a
breath mint if needed.
14
Body
Freshly bathed/showered; use
deodorant. Remove body piercings,
tongue rings, and cover tattoos if
possible.
15
Make-up (Women)
Use sparingly and be natural
looking.
16
Before or After
17
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
18
Perfumes/ Colognes/
After Shave
Use sparingly or none at all. Your
"scent" should not linger after you
leave.
19
Etiquettes
The customary code of polite
behavior in society or among
members of a particular profession
or group.
20
Meet & Greet
21
Greetings
“Good Morning………”
“Good Afternoon……..”
“Good Evening……..”
Sir/Madam or use Name when you know it.
22
How to make a positive impression?
• Good Eye Contact
• Smile
• Nod
• Lean In/Move Forward
• Upright Posture
• Relaxed Facial Expressions
• Positive Tone of Voice
23
How to make a positive impression?
Good eye
contact
Smile Nod Lean In/Move
Forward
Upright
Posture
Relaxed Facial
Expression
Positive Tone
of Voice
24
The Handshake
25
Wet Fish
Wet fish handshake normally
means a weak character, someone
who is easily persuaded.
26
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.
27
Hand Hug
The hand hug is popular with
politicians, as it can present them as
being warm, friendly, trustworthy
and honest.
28
The Bone Crusher
Shows overly aggressive personality
29
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.
30
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.
31
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.
32
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.
33
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.
34
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.
35
Dressing Etiquettes
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What you wear reveals certain things about you?
37
Dressing
Sense
Self
Esteem
Self
Respect
Confidence
Creativity
Attention
to Detail
Soundness
of
Judgement
Reliability
Organization
Skills
Formal Shirts
Color: White
38
Formal Shirts
Color: Off White
39
Formal Shirts
Color: Navy Blue
40
Formal Shirts
Color: Gray
41
Formal Shirts
Color: Camel/Beige
42
Formal Shirts
Color: Rust
43
Formal Shirts
Color: Light Blue
44
Shirts - Don’t wear
45
Formal Trousers/Pants
Color: Gray
46
Formal Trousers/Pants
Color: Black
47
Socks
Choose a color that coordinates
with your trousers
48
Shoes
Wear a pair of leather shoes. Black/Brown,
tan shoes
49
Belts
Wear only formal belts with a sleek
buckle.
50
Watches
Preferably wear lather strapped
watches.
51
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Smile
Smile – it is the ultimate gesture
understood by all!
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Grooming and Etiquette (Appearance)

  • 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 2
  • 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 3
  • 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 4
  • 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) 5
  • 7. Categories of Etiquettes Personal • Grooming • Dressing Private • Home & Family Public • Street • Restaurant • Church • Theatre • Formal Meal Professional • Introduction • Telephone • Business 7
  • 8. 8
  • 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. 9
  • 10. Hair Clean, trimmed, and neatly combed or arranged. 10
  • 11. Facial Hair (men) Freshly shaved; mustache or beard neatly groomed. 11
  • 14. Breath Beware of foods which may leave breath odor. Beware of tobacco, alcohol, and coffee odor. Use a breath mint if needed. 14
  • 15. Body Freshly bathed/showered; use deodorant. Remove body piercings, tongue rings, and cover tattoos if possible. 15
  • 16. Make-up (Women) Use sparingly and be natural looking. 16
  • 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 18
  • 19. Perfumes/ Colognes/ After Shave Use sparingly or none at all. Your "scent" should not linger after you leave. 19
  • 20. Etiquettes The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. 20
  • 22. Greetings “Good Morning………” “Good Afternoon……..” “Good Evening……..” Sir/Madam or use Name when you know it. 22
  • 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 23
  • 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 24
  • 26. Wet Fish Wet fish handshake normally means a weak character, someone who is easily persuaded. 26
  • 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. 27
  • 28. Hand Hug The hand hug is popular with politicians, as it can present them as being warm, friendly, trustworthy and honest. 28
  • 29. The Bone Crusher Shows overly aggressive personality 29
  • 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. 30
  • 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. 31
  • 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. 32
  • 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. 33
  • 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. 34
  • 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. 35
  • 37. What you wear reveals certain things about you? 37 Dressing Sense Self Esteem Self Respect Confidence Creativity Attention to Detail Soundness of Judgement Reliability Organization Skills
  • 45. Shirts - Don’t wear 45
  • 48. Socks Choose a color that coordinates with your trousers 48
  • 49. Shoes Wear a pair of leather shoes. Black/Brown, tan shoes 49
  • 50. Belts Wear only formal belts with a sleek buckle. 50
  • 51. Watches Preferably wear lather strapped watches. 51
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  • 53. Smile Smile – it is the ultimate gesture understood by all! 53

Editor's Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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