​Rules For Success: Being On Time

• Being late shows a lack of respect, wastes time, & forces you to start off with an apology

• Always arrive a few minutes early (Interviews, services, shows)

• Use the alarm / calendar feature on your phones for important dates

• Lay your clothes out the night before to avoid any last-minute issues

  • EXCEPTION to being on time

    • Private parties 10~15 min later than the invitation start time

• If you are late, try this: Instead of starting off by apologizing, say something positive like "Thank you so much for your patience, I really appreciate your time." This takes the focus off an awkward apology and transfers the focus onto a Thank You!  ​

 

Rules For Success: Personal Hygiene

• Bother To Bathe (Shower / Soap / Shampoo)

• Brush / Floss / Mouthwash (Your Smile Is Important)

• Deodorant Every Day (Ask You Parents If You Have Questions About This)

• Some Guys May Need To Shave Earlier Than Others

• Clean Hands / Trim Nails

• If You Are Unsure About Anything, Always Ask Your Parents

• If You Know You’re Going To Sweat Bring Change Of Clothes & Deodorant, Wipes, Or Cologne So You Can Freshen Up

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Rules For Success: Personal Appearance

• Your appearance reflects how you feel about yourself

• Self-Confidence is crucial for success

• Well-Groomed people look confident even if they may not feel it

• Wear clean clothes that fit properly

• Avoid clothing with rude or offensive pictures / words / brands

  • You are your own brand, not your clothes

• Always dress for the event

• No hats at the dinner table

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Rules For Success: Advanced Conversation Skills / Focus On Them

• Give them your undivided attention

• Make them feel important

• Be a good listener

• Show that you are interested in what they are saying

• Ask questions about what they say

 

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P.E.T.S

• Please

• Excuse Me

• Thank You

• Sincere Compliments (How To GIVE and RECEIVE Them)

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The Power Of A Thank You

• Everyone likes to be appreciated

• The most powerful thing you can do is to thank someone

• Research shows that expression of gratitude actually encourages people to provide more help in the future

  • The more you thank someone / the more they want to help you

• Research also shows that people who practice being grateful towards others have higher levels of happiness and psychological well-being

• What are some ways we can say Thank You?

  • Thank you for helping me

  • Thanks so much, I couldn’t have done this without you

  • Thank you, you are amazing

  • I am so thankful for everything you have done

  • I sincerely appreciate you

•  Who do we thank?

  • You can thank anyone for just about anything

    • Friends / Friends Parents

    • Teachers / Coach / Principle / Janitor / Lunchroom Person

    • Parents / Grandparents / Aunts / Uncles

  • Anyone that helps you in any way can always use a nice thank you