Grooming - Corporate and

Manners
Etiquette refers to good manners which help
an individual leave his mark in the society.

Corporate Etiquette refers to set of rules an

individual must follow while he is at work.
 Some Do’s and Don’ts at the work place:

• Never adopt a casual attitude at work

• Put your hand phone in the silent or

vibrating mode at the workplace

• Keep your workstation clean and tidy

• Don’t peep into other’s cubicles and

workstations
• Never criticize or make fun of any of your
colleagues

• Take care of your pitch and tone at the

workplace

• Never attend meetings or seminars without a

notepad and pen

• Reach office on time

• Pass on information to all related recipients in
the desired form.

• Don’t open anyone else’s notepads registers

or files without his permission.

• Make sure you turn off the monitor while you

go out for lunch or tea breaks.

• It is unethical to share confidential data with

external parties and any other individual
• Respect your fellow workers and help them
whenever required.

• Office Stationery is meant to be used only at

work. Taking any office property back home is
equivalent to stealing.

• Park you car at the space allocated to you.

 What is Grooming

• Personal grooming is important for a positive

self-image and every effort should be made to
encourage and assist the resident to maintain
a pleasing and attractive appearance
 Some of the perceptions people can form
solely from your appearance are:
• Your professionalism.
• Your level of sophistication.
• Your intelligence.
• Your credibility.
 Personal Grooming habits

• Grooming involves all the aspects of your

body:
• Overall Cleanliness
• Hair.
• Nails.
• Teeth.
• Uniform
• Make-up
 Personal Grooming Habits: HAIR

• It is your crowning glory.

• Keep it at a length and style at which you can
maintain it.
• Wash your hair at least once a week
 Hair styles

• Males:
• Not fall over the ears, eyebrows or even touch
the back of the collar
• Will always present a neat appearance.
• Facial hair should be neatly trimmed
(moustache, sideburns), beards are not
recommended
 Hairstyles

• Females:
• Tie your hair in a neat hairstyle with hair
pulled back from face.
• Hair if longer than jawline should be tied into
a bun.
• Should be well groomed with a neat
appearance at all times
• Hair holding devices should be plain and of
natural colours
 Nails

• Clip nails short, along their shape.

• A healthy body ensures healthy nails.
• Brittle or discoloured nails show up
deficiencies or disease conditions.
• Brush teeth twice a day and rinse well after
every meal .
• Remember to rinse your mouth after every
meal
• For those who smoke it is important you rinse
your mouth after every smoke and use a
mouth freshner
• Business Professional Attire
• Business Professional Attire
 Make-up
• Makeup should be natural looking.
• Nail polish and lip color should not be too trendy
or bright.
• Mild fragrance.
• Women: stay away from extremely dark, bright
reds and fluorescent colors.
• Hair color should not be more than one or two
shades darker or lighter than your natural hair
color. Unnatural colors (burgundy, green, etc.)
must be avoided
 Accessories :Males

• Men should limit accessories/jewelry to 3

pieces
• Accessories include watch, ring, handkerchief
• A dress watch should be worn, avoid athletic
styles.
• Avoid bracelets, necklaces, and visible piercing
 Accessories :Women

• Jewelry should be keep minimal and

conservative
• Remove all facial piercing except earrings
• The 5 Piece Rule: Wear only 5 accessories -
earrings count as 2; watch counts as 3,
allowing 2 additional accessories,
 Shoes: Males

• Lace up conservative shoes are the most

appropriate.
• Choose black, brown or burgundy shoes. Shoe
color should match your trousers or be of a
darker color.
• Shoes should be in good condition and polished.
• Socks should match the color of your suit and
cover your calves. (Should be washed daily)
• Belts should be in good condition and match the
color of your shoes.
 Shoes: Females

• Shoes should be pumps or sling backs, do not

wear shoes with open toes, open heel, or
ankle straps.
• Shoes should be of good quality leather.
• Shoe color should be darker than your trouser.
• Heels should be 1-2 inches; higher heels
should be saved for after hours.
 Let’s remember

• A neat and clean uniform at all times.

• Hair neatly tied up.
• No Bad breadth
• Clean and washed socks with polished shoes.
• Well manicured hands and……..
• Usage of a mild deodorant