Dress For Work
Should a man button all of his buttons on his suit jacket?
No, only the top buttons should be buttoned
TRUE OR FALSE: you do not need a belt if you shirt is tucked in
FALSE, you should wear a belt if you tuck in your shirt
When is it okay to talk with your mouth full of food?
Never! Don't be a pig!
When is it okay to use your cellphone at work or on a date?
Never, unless the person you are with gets up to use the bathroom or unless you are asked to use your phone (to look something up, to check a calendar reminder)
Where is the most appropriate place to brush your hair?
Bathroom
How many buttons can a woman have unbuttoned on her shirt or blouse?
No more than two
TRUE OR FALSE: It's okay to show off your midriff/belly at work
FALSE: ALWAYS cover up your belly and your shoulders
How can you have a conversation while eating?
Chew your food completely, swallow it, and then talk
Finish this phrase:
If you can't say something nice, _____ ____ __ __ ___.
If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all.
When is spitting in public acceptable?
It's not acceptable to spit in public.
TRUE OR FALSE: jewelry should match
TRUE, you'll look more "together"
What color should your belt be?
Your belt should match your shoes
Where should your elbows be when you eat at a table?
At your side
When is it okay to talk over people/speak louder than others?
Where can you tuck your shirt in when it becomes loose?
In private/in a bathroom
When wearing your tie, where should the tip of the tie be?
The tip of your tie should reach your waist. I should not be too short and it should not cover the zipper of your pants
What should you do with visible tags on your clothes?
Cut them off carefully with scissors
When can you take food off of someone's plate?
You shouldn't take food from someone's plate unless it is offered first.
Is there such a thing as being too close to someone with regard to space while working?
Yes. Being too close to people can make them feel uncomfortable.
When is it okay to cut a line?
Never!
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to show " a lot of skin"
FALSE...be modest
How many prints can you wear?
You can wear two prints of the same color or two coordinating prints of different sizes.
Is it okay to comment on the way someone eats or dresses while at work or on a date?
Keep your thoughts to yourself
Is it okay to have a public display of affection while at work?
No. It makes people feel awkward. Also, even public displays of affect can make other feel awkward when you are on a date.
Is maintaining eye contact the same thing as staring at someone.
No. Staring is creepy and people don't like it at all.