IMAGE & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

IMAGE
- A visual representation of a person.
- It is said to be power. It helps build our credibility and reputation.
- Projecting a good image makes a good impression.

SELF IMAGE
- ACTUAL SELF-IMAGE
- IDEAL SELF-IMAGE
- IDEAL SOCIAL SELF-IMAGE
- SOCIAL SELF-IMAGE
- EXPECTED IMAGE

TO WAYS TO ENHANCE SELF-IMAGE

- IMAGE TANGIBLES
- FROM THE INSIDE-OUT

1. IMAGE TANGIBLES
- the "outside" people can notice about us
- personal grooming (clothes, hairstyle, scent)
- body language/ gestures
- communication/ language skills
- social graces/ manners
- visual poise
- Business Social etiquettes

2. FROM THE INSIDE OUT

- self-confidence
- self-esteem
- empowering oneself with a positive attitude

VALUES- modesty, simplicity, humility

QUALITIES- professionalism, cleanliness, more organized

WHAT IS PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

NATURE:
a. Personality reflects individual differences
b. Personality is consistent and enduring
c. Personality can change

Personality - the inner psychological characteristics that both determine and reflect
how a person respond to its environment

PERSONALITY DETERMINANTS

HEREDITARY - inherited from parents/inborn

ENVIRONMENTAL - influence from the people you interact with or the kind of
place you live in

DETERMINANTS OF PERSONALITY

Biological factors
a. Hereditary
b. Brain
c. Physical Appearance

Family & Social factors

a. Socialization process (behavior from family & social group)
b. Identification process (selecting ideal person)
c. Home environment
d. Social Group

Cultural factors
a. Independence
b. Aggression
c. Competition
Cooperation

Situational factors
a. Positive behavior
b. Negative behavior

-A MAN IS IDENTIFIED BY HIS PERSONALITY- PUBLIC IMAGE

- It is the totality of the person and not merely external looks, but character,
behavioral traits and attitude towards life.

PERSONALITY
- Is the improvement of behavioral traits such as communication skills, interpersonal
relationships, attitude towards life and restoring ethics.
PERSONALITY

ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY
A. PHYSICAL - The image that you project. It speaks volumes of you.

B. INTELLECTUAL

C. SOCIAL

D. EMOTIONAL

E. MORAL

MY PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

AREAS THAT PROJECT PERSONALITY

A. PHYSICAL
B. SPEECH & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
C. POISE & POSTURE
D. SOCIAL GRACES & ETIQUETTE

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE POWER DRESSING

A. CORPORATE ATTIRE
- rated as the most sophisticated and appropriate way of dressing in the complete
business environment
- clothing style, intended to convey the impression
of assertiveness and competence
- leads to higher productivity of employees.

APPROPRIATE CLOTHES
- Student associates without the prescribed uniform must dress appropriately,
preferably BUSINESS ATTIRE

B. SMART CASUAL
- The way you dress is the single biggest non-verbal communication you make about
yourself
- Your dress conveys success, trustworthiness, intelligence, and suitability.
- Lean towards the conservative side of style

NOT SMART CASUAL

No excessively open or low-cut or short garments
**short skirts/ dresses
**Skin-tight clothing (dresses/ pants)
**overall
**Culottes/ split skirts
**Leggings
NOT SMART CASUAL
Off-shoulder
Spaghetti string/ camisole style
Tube tops/ backless
Halters
Shorts
Miniskirts

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

FACE
- Make-up enhances our natural beauty as it highlight our good points and hides the
flaws
- It gives a sense of well-being, confidence, and strengthens one's assurance

HAIR
- RULE OF THUMB: Your hairdo should not arrive
before you do.
- Don't overdo your hair.
- Should be fixed always.
- Sport a short and clean haircut.

YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION.

Project a positive image of you!

BEYOND YOUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

- Poise
- Ability to communicate
- Social Skills
- Attitude

POISE AND DEPORTMENT

- Knowing you look great will increase your self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Confidence makes way to many new opportunities and relationships.

POISE & POSTURE

POISE- the balanced, confident way of carrying oneself or the ability to maintain
composure.

PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
- First impressions on self-presentation are very important
- How to introduce oneself professionally?
- Exchanging business cards
- Proper handshake
- Basic body language

SOCIAL GRACES & ETIQUETTE

- Take time to say "Please" and "Thank you" more often.
- Don't forget to say "Hello" than "Hi"
- Say "You're welcome"

ETIQUETTE IN THE OFFICE

- It is rude not to greet people when you first enter an office, whether you're the mail
person or CEO.
- Make it a habit to smile and greet and will help make the workplace a much more
pleasant environment

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
a. Identify yourself briefly (include cheerful greeting, name of department, and
the desire to help the caller)
b. Be cheerful to the caller.
c. Smile J It can be heard.
d. Keep business to the point.
e. Do not keep the caller on hold for more than 30 seconds.
(name of the caller/ company, message, time of call/ contact number)
f. Use phone properly.
g. Listening is essential.
h. Say "goodbye" pleasantly and put down the receiver gently.

TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
- Telephone etiquette can make or break the caller's perception of your service.

ETIQUETTE BUILDS BETTER RELATIONSHIPS

3 THINGS THAT AFFECT RELATIONSHIP

 ACTION
 APPEARANCE
 WORDS
ETTIQUETE MATTERS

WHAT IS ETIQUETTE

ETIQUETTE
- the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular
profession or group.

PROTOCOL
- the accepted or established code of procedure or behavior in any group, organization,
or situation.

GUIDELINES FOR LIVING:

Definition of terms
1. Respect - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their
abilities or achievements.
- self-respect is as important as self-respect for others.
- Respecting other people means recognizing their value as human beings regardless
of their background, race or creed.

2. Consideration - the quality of thinking about other people's feeling and being
careful not to upset them.
*it also encapsulates the Golden Rule:
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"
"Do not do unto others what others do not do unto you"

3. Honesty - the quality of being honest, the absence of deception.

- Honesty ensures that we act sincerely and is also the basis of tact: speaking
and acting in a ways that won't cause unnecessary offense

*A tactful person can say something honest about another person without causing
great embarrassment or pain.

GENERAL ETIQUETTE
1. Personal manners when meeting new friends.
2. Telephone courtesy.
3. Personal relations
4. Table manners.

GENERAL MANNERS
1. Be considerate of others
2. Show respect
3. Use "excuse me"
4. Listen to people before making suggestions be patient
5. Offer assistance
6. Compliment good work
7. Learn, remember and use people's names
8. Be courteous, kind, polite, and fair
WHY ETIQUETTE MATTERS?
- Etiquette builds relationship. There are three things that affect a relationship.

1. Action - express attitude (courteous, flexible)

2. Appearance - creates credibility (posture reflects on your mood, interest etc.)
3. Words - Good and effective speech creates a valuable image (confidence, fluency,
effective for all interactions, professionals and personal)

KINDS OF ETIQUETTE
1. Social etiquette - teaches how to behave in the society
2. Bathroom etiquette - refers to the set of rules which an individual needs to follow
while using the public restroom or office toilet.
3. Corporate etiquette - refers on how the individual should behave while she/he is
at work
4. Wedding etiquette - ensure to behave at the wedding
5. Meeting etiquette - styles one need to adopt when hi is attending nay meeting,
seminars, presentation and so on
6. Telephone etiquette - the way an individual should speak on the phone.

BUSHIDO CODE
Bushido is the proper term for the Samurai Code. It means "The way of the
warrior."

BUSHIDO CODE
The Bushido held restrictions on the Samurai, prohibiting them to do many things and
to live a very honest life. This is not only good for Samurai, but for everyone as it will
make each who follows a truer person.

1. "Gi"-Integrity. To do the right thing by yourself. A Samurai must be smart in

making choices and always choose what is good for the clan. He will make the right
choice even if left alone. Practice Gi in everything you do.
2. "Yuuki"-Bravery and courage. To show courage every moment of living, in danger
or not.
3. . "Jin"- Kindness and compassion. To show everyone kindness and show
compassion for all regardless.
4. "Rei"- Politeness. Politeness is different in Japan, politeness is more than just being
kind, its about caring about others, and some say it borders an almost love-like feeling.
5. "Makoto"- Honesty. Be true by the actions you show, and by the words you speak.
Follow the laws of the universe and you will become a honest person.
6. "Meiyo"- To enjoy the honor. A Samurai must earn honor and enjoy it if he is to
satisfying the codes of the Bushido.
7. "Chuugi"- To be loyal. To be trustful, loyal, and show these unconditionally to
others.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES FOR LIVING
AN EMPOWERED LIFE

1. Live fiercely
2. Care deeply
3. Accept reality
4. Discerning
5. Positive
6. Grit
7. Humble
8. Set boundaries
9. Courageous
10. Tough-minded