Appropriate Clothing
Today I am working at the ATA. I am wearing a blue polo shirt, khaki pants, and sneakers. Is this outfit appropriate?
YES! This outfit would be appropriate for the ATA dress code.
One of my work shirts got stained and I can't get the stain out. Should I wear it to work anyways?
No. You should do your best to get stains out of clothing. If you are unable to remove the stain, you may need to get a new shirt.
When I get to work in the morning, my boss greets me with "good morning! How are you today?"
What should I say back?
"Good morning! I'm well, how are you?"
Name 3 hygiene tasks you may complete before going to work.
Brushing teeth
Take a shower
Use deodorant
Brush/Style your Hair
I have to be at work at 7:00 AM. I arrived at work at 6:45 AM. Did I make it to work in time?
Yes!
The dress code at my job says "no logos on clothing". I am wearing a long sleeve Nike shirt with a very small logo. You can barely see it...do you think this is appropriate?
No. This shirt has a logo on it. What is a logo again?
My work shirt is clean, but it is wrinkled. Would it be professional to wear to work?
Probably not if it is very wrinkled. There are ways that we can get rid of the wrinkles to make us look more professional!
Your staff asks you to clean the bathrooms at the ATA. You have never cleaned a bathroom before and do not know what to do. What can you say to your staff?
Remember: It is always okay to ask for help! You can let your staff know that you are not sure of how to clean a bathroom and ask for them to show you so you can learn. We're always learning new things!
I just ate breakfast and realized that I got some food stuck in my teeth. What should I do to make sure I am work ready?
Brush your teeth!
I have to be at work at 9:30 AM. I arrived to work at 9:45 AM. Did I make it on time?
No. On days that you may be late, make sure to call or text to let your boss know. Always try to be on time!
Can we wear open toe shoes in the Bark-ery?
No. We must wear close toe shoes when working in the Bark-ery and at the ATA.
My work shirt is clean, but it is wrinkled. What can I do to make my shirt look more professional for work?
I can use an iron!
Where should you look when you are talking to someone?
We want to make eye contact when we are talking with someone. This shows the person that we are listening to what they have to say.
Take a shower/wash your hair
What part of the day is AM?
Morning.
What is the difference between closed toe and open toe shoes?
Closed toe shoes have material that covers your whole foot so you cannot see your toes (like a sneaker). Open toe shoes show your toes (like a flip flop).
You realize on Tuesday afternoon that you do not have any clean work clothes for tomorrow. Do you think it would be ok to just wear the work clothes that are in the dirty laundry?
No. Those clothes in the laundry have already been worn and are dirty. What can we do instead?
You are in a class and everyone is talking at the same time. Is this good communication? Why or why not?
No. Remember that we want to listen to what the person has to say or what they may be showing us. Then we can respond when it is our turn. When you are talking, others should listen to what you have to say as well.
Besides hygiene tasks, what is something else that you may do in your morning routine?
Make your bed
Get dressed
Eat breakfast
Self-care
What part of the day is PM?
Afternoon and Evening/Night.
My dress code at work says that I can wear jeans as long as they do not have any rips or tears in them. I have a pair of jeans with a very small rip. I don't think anyone will notice. Should I wear them?
Probably not. If your boss does notice and does not approve, you may be sent home from work and may not get paid!
Name 3 items you may need when cleaning your clothes.
Washing machine
Dryer
Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets
Name 2 parts of communication.
1. Talking
2. Listening
3. Responding
What can you use to help you to remember all of the tasks you need to complete before work?
A Checklist (or To-Do List)
I have to be to work at 8:00 AM. I get to work on Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM. Was I on time?
No, I was not on time. Was I early or late?