 Inertia/for the SFBJ Professional etiquette is simple, according to Marcie Roggow of Creative Learning Concepts LLC.
While customs change through the years, one consideration remains: “Whether your behavior or appearance is making it uncomfortable for people around you.”
Roggow works in Sioux Falls and travels as a consultant to real estate agents, but she says the principles she recommends are relevant to most professions.
“Dressing represents the decisions we make, and clients may consider that,” Roggow said.
Everything is relative, though, and what is appropriate for an executive meeting might be excessive for a business proposal at an equestrian business.
Here are several tips Marcie Roggow of Creative Learning Concepts LLC recommends for creating the best image as a professional.
Cell phones:
Turn off the ringer when it will be disruptive, and don’t leave it behind, allowing its ringing to disrupt others.
Select a simple ring, not an obnoxious one.
Create a professional, clear recording for voice mail, not a cute or abrupt recording.
Turn off the radio when talking in the car because the phone amplifies it.
Don’t put the phone on the table at a business lunch.
If you must answer the phone during a business appointment, excuse yourself to converse.
Don’t thumb through text messages while talking to someone.
Attire
One size doesn’t fit all applies to policies for different positions as well as different body types and age groups.
Tight clothing is distracting and can give the wrong impression.
Wrinkled clothing makes people think you don’t care about your job.
Suit jackets should have at least the middle button done when you are standing.
Ties shouldn’t be too short, too long or gaudy.
Avoid excessive accessories to prevent distractions from business.
Blouses shouldn’t be flashy or look like something for a night on the town.
Skirts shouldn’t be above the knee when standing because they pull up when sitting.
Jeans are appropriate only for certain clients or conditions, such as an agricultural or construction setting.
Avoid patterned hosiery.
Source: Author June Hines Moore
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