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rosymarshal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:20 +0000

Its like "All that glitters is Gold".Similarly you cannot judge a person by its appearance.Its the sheer talent that highlight the personality and quality of any person.
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By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:46:18 +0000

Definitely, Daria, and it all boils down to choice – you know better than anyone what the person opposite you needs, so you adjust accordingly. Some may find the traditional suit and tie out of place, and that could adversely affect any pitch or presentation – you have to go with the flow.

By: Daria Steigman

Daria Steigman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:58 +0000

Hi Danny,

If I ruled the world, people would go to work in wicking, comfortable sports wear. But I know that I'm going to get more credibility from a prospect (or most of my clients) if I'm more "business focused," so I adjust.

It is great that the business world has become far less monolithic in its approach, but each of us has to be conscious of what matters to the person across the table. That's the tailor's mistake (and perhaps the fatal error in his business plan if he keeps selling nothing but high-end suits): thinking everyone is coming from the same starting point.

Best,
Daria

By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:27 +0000

That reminds me of a story about Bill Gates and making a visit to the UK. He went to a restaurant for lunch and because he wasn't dressed in "the attire", he was turned away (he was wearing his traditional cord trousers). Never mind the fact that he could probably buy all the restaurants in the UK and then some!

There's more to what just meets our eyes for sure, Debby.

By: debbybeachy

debbybeachy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:41:16 +0000

Hi Danny,
This is a great post, and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject. I remember back in the 60's when dad would go to work with a suit, white shirt, tie, black hat and spit shine polished shoes. As a little girl, I thought he was the most handsome man on the earth. Those days are gone, why I really don't know our culture has changed. Nobody, needs to dress like this to be successful, dad never looked down on the ones that didn't. Dad also taught me to, never judge a book by it's cover!

I'm a Network Marketer, last week I had the opportunity to give my business card to a man that could use some health products. By the looks of him, you would think the only clothes that he owned was the clothes on his back. Latter that day my husband said, the man you gave your business card to, he's a millionaire a few times over.

My thoughts, "The clothes never make the person"

By: uggsaleboots

uggsaleboots — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:20:25 +0000

Good point Danny! I 100% agree with you in that it is not only wrong but foolish, to make pass judgement based on how someone is dressed! Of course whether you are in business with musicians or bankers, how you dress will allow you to blend in or stand out (both in good and bad ways). They way you choose to dress is a key form of expression and can offer a statement on your personality, what you stand for and who you are. Laid back, serious, fun, ambitious… and in every environment the dress to match the trait may differ.

But it is important to remember that you are making a choice and, right or wrong, it will impact how others perceive you. So make it your choice. But choose intentionally.

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uggsaleboots — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:22 +0000

I agree with a target audience. You need it and you also need to know who actually needs your service and how you can solve it for them using social tools. If you don't know what you need then you are going to be in a rut.