From the course: Sales Skills: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Persuasive Presentation
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Mistake #10: Dressing inappropriately or unprofessionally
From the course: Sales Skills: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Persuasive Presentation
Mistake #10: Dressing inappropriately or unprofessionally
- Dressing inappropriately or unprofessionally refers to showing up to a meeting or presentation in clothing not suitable for you or the overall occasion. It's important to dress up to show honor and respect for your listeners' time. If your attire fails to reflect the appropriate intention, brand, culture, or atmosphere for that specific situation, it can impact how your message is perceived by the audience. - Ah, I confess, I haven't been dressing up for my virtual presentations in the same way I would for in-person meetings, but I work from home. Nobody in my industry dresses up anymore. Come on. - The presenter was dressed a bit too informal and it was hard to take him seriously. - The presenter in this scenario was clearly not focused on a dress-for-success strategy. Just because you work from home doesn't mean you shouldn't dress for game day. As Nido R. Qubein, American businessman and president of High Point…
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