BY ROLAND ANDRÉ MALIC
(Roland is taking up Creative Writing, Leadership, and Communication training at TalkShop where he serves as part time writer.)
Have you ever wondered how you are regarded in your workplace? Do you ever think about how people perceive your competency in your profession? It may be that you have the potential to perform well or are already performing well, but if you appear lousy and off putting, that might damage your chances to hone in on your capabilities. One of the solutions is to be mindful in presenting yourself everyday and creating a good impression to others who may need your professional help.
Social graces are important in promoting yourself. This skill set boosts your credibility as a professional and may increase your opportunities in advancing in your career. Social graces are reflected in the manner of how you interact with the people around you. They echo the culture that you are exposed to and show you the role you assume in the workplace.
Learning social graces transforms you into a respectable and dignified individual. It makes you wary of how people interpret the slightest of movements. It is important to understand the corporate culture and review which actions are. You will learn the right way to dress up for certain occasions. You will know which topics are appropriate to talk about. Most importantly, you will know the right words and behavior to communicate in certain situations, and make a lasting impression in others. Of course, that does not mean that you have to change yourself wholly. You just have to find a way to adjust your habits that might send negative signals to others. You must aim to make them refined and collected.
In the process, you will build your self confidence. It makes you appear more composed and less stressed. You will not appear shy and awkward once you are able to practice in social situations and you will find ways to present your ideas in manners that are both appropriate and impressionable. You will be able to sail smoothly and master talking to the people who can help you in the future. In a way, you present the best version of yourself – the one that is passionate, competent and reliable. Once people see and hear about your expertise, you will leave a good impression. You become memorable for the right reasons and may even become their reference in their later endeavors.
To be taken seriously, you must observe how you act around other people and identify the impressions you might be creating. Learning which words, which behavior, and which choices you have to act out reflects the kind of values you possess. Social graces teach you not only to respect others but also refine your dignity and credibility as you traverse your way into building networks to help you become a better human living.
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