D R E S S / N E T W O R K I N G / E T I Q U E T T E

DRESS

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CORE PHILOSOPHIES

1. 30 Second Rule: People will make a decision about your brand in the first

30 seconds. Make sure your dress tells them what to think

2. Dress and appearance suggest credibility of position and status.

3. ok to call ahead and ask about appropriate attire to an event.

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5. Dress ½ up to be considered an Advisor.**

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Club Casual

Dress Rules for Men

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Dress Rules for Women

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NETWORKING

Networking Event Strategies (pt. 1)

• Prepare key topics of interest to focus conversations where you want them to go.

• Be informed on current events, especially as it relates to your field, ad topic particular to

the event, or the world in general.

• Observe, then comment.

• Ask questions

• Send hand written follow up notes.

• Learn how to end the conversation quickly and gracefully.

• Stand near the entrance in the beginning. This allows you to see more people and allows

them to move on to drinks or inside the event.

• Keep alcohol under control. be afraid to have a glass of water or soda vs alcohol.

• Make eye contact and be a great listener.

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Networking Event Strategies (pt. 2)

• Know what you want people to think of you prior to going to the event. Think of the

behaviors you must have to get them to think this way. Act accordingly.

• Set targets for people you want to meet. Set goals for follow up appointments.

• Have a friendly and approachable presence.

• Acknowledge those around you even if they are not people you are intending to get to

know. It creates a better overall presence for you.

• Think about ways to connect and give rather than about what you can get from an event. If

your only goal is to get appointments and sell people, you will come across negatively. If

you are seeking opportunities to connect with people, assist others, find volunteer

opportunities, and gain value through relationships, then you will have success.

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ETIQUETTE

1. Pushing your plate away or stacking dishes when you have completed your meal.

2. Blowing your nose at the table.

3. Eating a larger than bite-size piece of food.

4. Chewing with your mouth open.

5. Talking with food in your mouth.

6. Eating a dinner roll by breaking it in half rather than tearing a bite-sized piece. No bread

and butter sandwiches!

7. Beginning to eat before everyone at the table has been served.

8. Acting as though ice cubes are the edible part of a beverage.

9. Bringing your face to your food, instead of the reverse.

10. Putting your napkin on your lap when you sit down, rather than waiting until everyone at

the table has been seated.

Table Manners: Top 10 Mistakes

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• In the purest sense of the word, etiquette means to make others comfortable by being graceful and fitting in appropriately. So, look around you and do things that are more others focused than selfish.

• Be on time. Texting that you are running late is not acceptable for being late.

• Always RSVP, whether you are going or not. An RSVP is a request for you to respond.

• Turn off technology around others. Be in the moment. You will see that those who are off of technology will be the most attractive at an event.

• You . Allow your memory to capture some of the events in your life.

• Do not show up to a party empty handed. Bring wine, a small gift, or a dessert. • Do what you say you will do.

• Say please and thank you.

Additional Etiquette Advice

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Selling YOU is a full time job.

Having proper etiquette, table manners, networking skills, and dress will separate you from a large portion of the crowd. Mastering these items

will make you attractive and a desired guest/Advisor.