How to Behave Professionally Now there, everybody wants to behave professionally, or actually become professional, so that they can have quite a good reputation on the go anywhere in the world. Just follow these simple steps given below, and behave professionally the right way... STEPS 1) Watch your personality. The first thing that a stranger sees in you is your personality (your first impression) on that stranger. Personality development programmes will help you improve your personality. The main thing about a good personality is having a very good discipline and great way of talking. Dont talk about your achievements that can make others jealous. Let them talk about their achievements too, so that you both have equal status. You must not be a self-centered person, but let other people express their views, ideas upon the meeting table. 2) Dress up professionally. Remember, it must be a professional looking style. If youve ever seen professionals, then notice what they wear: it usually is a tuxedo, a casual dress or their own trademark dress. 3) Wear simple hair styles, and very little make up. Make your style professional looking, wearing deodorant, cologne, perfume, etc. Make sure that your appearance does not reflect immaturity. 4) Learn to behave professionally. Look directly in the eye of people who are talking to you; dont make weird faces and dont stare too much either, doing this to make the speaker think that you respect him but are not intimidated by him. 5) Do not get overexcited about a product. No matter how hyped the product is, getting overexcited just displays immaturity. If someone has a product that youve been waiting to buy, dont beg them to give it to you a few moments sooner. Keep your calm and your excitement under control. 6) Talk less, but talk with sense. Dont talk too much with people unless its about sharing valuable ideas with the other people. Be sure to talk with logical, good sense. People should think that you are talkative, but in a good way. 7) Talk formally. Remember, while you are talking less, with clear sense, be sure to talk formally as well. Speaking informally will leave a bad impression on other people, especially if you are just getting to know a person. Remember not to have the holier than thou and the know it all attitude, it just puts people off. Accessorize yourself with some of the latest gadgets in the world. You must be updated with the latest world of fashion and technology and learn to walk with the modern times. Always accessorize yourself professionally. 9) Dont ignore others. If someone asks for a necessary help, then please help them, but if a person shows up with a task which he/she can easily do but is too lazy to do it, then advise the person to Do it for yourself. 10) Be good at what you do. If you have several skills or talents, be best at it and never ever try to imitate others. You must always have a great deal of competence so that others will likely notice your professionalism. 11) Be respectful to others. Be it rich or poor, a CEO or regular staff, your grandpa or the garbage collector, you must respect everybody that you encounter. You must respect all jobs and talk to everybody with equal respect. Slowly, when people start noticing this trait, youll be respected. 12) Learn to keep a promise. If youve ever given a promise to somebody, then make sure you keep it. Doing this will make the person think that you are reliable and honest, a trait which will boost your professionalism. 13) Dont get overly emotional, proud, hurt or angry. Even its a funeral, or your friends Nobel acceptance speech, keep things simple and go for a firm handshake to congratulate each. Stay silent at funerals with no obvious tears in the eye; otherwise people may think that you are way too emotional to act professionally in all circumstances. 14) Dont be overconfident. Do not show a grin, snarl or grimace. If some work or project is given to you, then dont grin, or seem overly proud; just put your head up with a very slight smile (or anything else that makes people realize that you are okay with the work and the responsibility). You can also show this confidence at home, work or even on a date. 15) Try to be punctual, not too nonchalant. Time should mean a lot to you. Always be on time for meetings, whether it is with your friends or your clients. Your punctuality will be remembered by other people, as being late drastically lowers the respect that other people have for you. 16) Pull out evidence when talking. Bring out factual information--citing a quote, offering, bringing forward evidence or support--for your issues. It will influence the person to whom you are telling a quote. But these examples must be related to what you all are talking about. Not trying to do so, will just make you appear to be uninterested in the conversation. TIPS: ~You can try to rehearse your professionalism, with simple style and a kind of formality everyday such as in front of the mirror (in the beginning phase). ~While behaving professionally, you must not often laugh or grin. Smile rarely, and that would make you seem serious upon your own life and to be seemingly to have no time to waste on silly jokes. ~ You may become shy at first to act professional. But, as time passes by youll get used to it. Maybe youll be discouraged at the beginning but dont give up. ~When youve made a promise to others and have a hard time to keep up the word, just offer some alternatives or other stuff to the specific person. WARNINGS: ~ Dont overdo all the styling and formal, controlled behavior mentioned above, too obviously or often. It will not make others happy, if you are putting-on-airs (faking, acting). ~ Following the above steps, may be difficult at first too, with people getting far from you and trying to avoid you even. So, dont be a changed man overnight. Do the above steps slowly so that people wont see a big difference in you all of a sudden.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:13:55 +0000
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