There is Power in Presentation
I was out eating one day at a one my favorite places that I love to eat. An older man walks in with rough looking hair, baggy jeans, a very old looking plaid shirt. Right behind him a younger man walks in with a business suite on very clean cut, shiny shoes with a very in a hurry look on his face. The waitress informed the old man to give her a second and she asked the younger man how can she help him, I felt unfairness form in my heart. The younger man said I need to order something to go and I’m in a hurry so can you please cut the small talk and take my order. The waitress took his order and offer the young man to have a seat at the bar while he waits, she left the older man still standing there waiting on her to help him. The younger man got his order paid and left, she then picked up her tip and then went to the older man and asked if he was ready. The older man asked to speak to the manager so the lady we and got the manager and as the manager walked up to the older man the expression on his face was very uneasy. The older man inform the manager what happen and he said he didn’t like it not one bit…..The manager said I’m sorry Mr. Taylor it will never happen again…The waitress with an I don’t care look on her face asked the manager who he was he said that’s the District Manager he just came from hunting and wanted his favorite dish…..Also he asked if I would let you go……The power of presentation can be the seen or unseen, always make sure that we present ourselves not based on what we see….
Jameel - This story communicates a number of messages, thank you for sharing. We have heard many stories over the years about representatives that formed an opinion or negatively changed their approach due to the physical appearance of a prospective student. To your point, the presentation can be seen OR unseen - and that's where we can utilize our many skills to not only provide the highest quality interview to all, but to go one step further and do our best to make everyone feel welcome no matter how they are dressed. How can you treat all of your students like the "District Manager" should be treated?
Dr. Jean Norris