Presentable Post Office

Why to be presentable

• Employees are the face of the department • They create the moment of truth about the

organisation in the minds of customer • To ensure that our organisation is perceived as

a professionally managed department , our employees should be presentable in their attire and behaviour

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• Understand the concept of professional image

• Articulate the importance and significance of professional image & etiquette

• Prepare yourself with the right dressing for the job

Objective of this session

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What is professional image ?

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Attributes ofProfessional Image

• Appropriate Business Appearance • Use of correct manners and etiquette • Appropriate personal behavior

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What is Business Etiquette?•Presenting Yourself

•Good Manners

•Courteous to others

•Respect of others

•Being comfortable around others and makingthem comfortable around you

•No gender issue

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Business Attire

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Tips on dressing for the job

•Schedule haircuts at regular intervals

• Press your clothing

• Wear collared shirts

•Keep your nails trimmed

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Tips on dressing for the job

Make sure your clothing is clean and mended 

Wear clothing that fits your figure

Keep your breath fresh

Wear shoes that are well maintained

Smell fresh!! Use a Deodorant or Perfume.

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For men: Wear socks that cover your calves

For men: Wear an undershirt under your dress shirt

Go to work clean shaven

Keep your hands manicured and clean

If wearing a blazer- button blazer or jacket when you stand

Do not use very strong cologne- use a mild one

Tips on dressing for the job – For Men

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Tips on dressing for the job – For Women

Don’t wear more than 13 accessories

Hair and nails must be clean and groomed

If you wear nail polish, make sure it is a conservative colour

Your hair should be pulled away from your face

Do not use very strong perfume

Recommended dress code for ladies

• It is better to wear any of these dresses to office – Traditional dress of your state– Saree – Salwar Suit

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Dressing at Workplace

• Casual Attire is fine…

But…

• Don’t wear torn or tattered clothing.• Don’t wear offensive logos/Patterns, or logos

of other companies.• Men should shave regularly or beard should

be trimmed periodically.• No shorts, or short length clothes.• No floaters.

Etiquette

• Wear a smile • Wish colleagues and customers pleasantly when meeting for

the first time in the day • Present the facts in a positive way while dealing with the

customers • Do not expect any favour from customer for the work done . We

are being paid for it and quite well.• The practice of asking / accepting gifts/ bakshis, particularly

during festival seasons by some delivery staff must be stopped. All should be educated about the negative image they create by this practice.

• Maintain enthusiasm and positivity while doing your work .