Words do not express everything. In fact, often far more is communicated during a conversation through body language than through speech. But men tend to be poor readers of body language, and that’s what this episode is all about: To teach you how to understand what is being silently communicated to you.

One practical step is to start to understanding that everyone has a baseline of posture and body-movement. Observe this in the people you hang around with, to start to understand what is normal for them. Then, when something is a bit off, or different, you will be able to spot it quickly, and work to understand what is really going on.

Understanding body language is extremely important to your ability to communicate with anyone better. So much is communicated through body language, and if you’re bad at reading it, you will simply end up missing out on a lot of what is communicated! So learn how to read body language effectively and quickly on this episode of The Personal Image System Podcast!

• People don’t express everything through words. A lot is expressed through body language
• Men tend, in general, to be worse at reading body language effectively
• Try to understand not only what is being said, but what is not being said yet still communicate, so that you can ask the right questions
• Practice looking for and understanding body language
• Start by looking at posture and stance. In control? Aggressive? Laid-back?
• Maintain eye contact to show strength and dominance. Don’t look down
• Changing your stance and posture not only affects others, but also the way you feel and act
• Do NOT look at your phone during conversation
• Try to understand a baseline of what is common body language for someone, so that you can understand when something unusual is going on

Pay careful attention to body language. Understand what someone’s baseline is, and when they are deviating from it in a way where you can understand that something could be silently being communicated.

Not everyone knows that the dress-code for a night on the town, whether clubs or other places, is actually quite different than that for business activities. The set of requirements for clothing, and the functions that it serves, are quite different, and those differences are what this episode is all about, to ensure that you are well prepared to make a good impression in your off hours on the town.

One of the key points to take away from this episode is to have a full understanding of where you’re going, the type of venue, the people you’re going with, and the impression that you want to make on them. Knowing this, you can select an outfit that fits the needs, whether your shoes need extra traction for the dance floor, you need to be able to peel off layers of your outfit for the heat of the club, or any other set of circumstances you will often encounter in different types of settings.

In addition, understanding the impression you want to make is also important. While this is officially relaxing time, you should understand that you’re always making an impression on your peers and others, and your time off is no exception. Consider setting up bottle service beforehand to make a really stunning impression on your friends and those with you, if you are willing to invest in the experience.

Knowing how to dress and handle yourself for a night on the town is essential to making a good impression, and that’s what you’ll learn on this episode. So grab a pencil and paper (or pull up your notes app on your phone…) and get ready to learn on this episode of The Personal Image System!

• The dress codes for clubs and nights out is quite different from the dress code for business
• Know where you’re going, and what the code is
• If you can get on the VIP list, you can actually break a lot of the dress code rules without a problem. Otherwise, you need to follow the dress code rules
• Clubs want to create a certain ambience, so they are going to enforce the dress code
• Know what type of club you’re going to (hip hop, gay, disco-tech, novelty, etc), and what is expected
• Dress for the heat of a club. Regardless of outside temperature, clubs will probably be quite warm. Consider being able to take off layers inside
• Dark colors work better at night, and draws you into the natural environment and makes you look better
• Where shoes with a bit of traction, especially if a dance floor is involved
• Look the part you want to play. This bit of advice goes for life, and especially when going out
• If you’re willing to pay for bottle service, set it up beforehand with the club to make a good impressio

Separate the way you dress for business from the way you dress for a good time. Plan, prepare, dress correctly, and then enjoy yourself while making a great impression on those around you!

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Did you know that shoes are the foundation your wardrobe? When asked, women will often cite the shoes as one of the first aspects of a man that they will notice. Good, high quality shoes are absolutely essential to bringing together an outfit, and poor quality, cheap shoes will definitely ruin your look. So be prepared to invest in them! This is where many men can be tripped up. You should expect to invest between $300-$400 in a good pair of dress shoes, making them one of the most expensive single items in your wardrobe.

Why are quality shoes important enough to warrant that kind of investment? Throughout history, shoes have been a sign of power. In fact, medieval times and even later, shoes were considered a luxury, and not something that everyone could afford.Therefore, wearing shoes was a way to show your standing in society, and the make and quality would contribute to that standing.

It seems that we are still influenced by the history of the shoe, as study after study shows that shoes make an extremely pronounced difference on how someone is perceived. With this understanding, and the historical knowledge of why society is this way, and why it is so important, hopefully you will take the time to really learn about what you should be looking for in a good pair of shoes, what variety of types are essential for your wardrobe, and how to find the best deal that will fit your unique needs. Learn all that and more on this episode of The Personal Image System Podcast!

Understand that shoes, as the foundation of your wardrobe, are worth investing in! Don’t try to be cheap on this most essential aspect of your wardrobe!

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While manners are cross-cultural, and apply to all people groups and mindsets, etiquette refers to specific rules, set by societies and groups, for standard behavior under certain circumstances. Etiquette is extremely important in making a good impression, and the fact that you took the time to research and become good at etiquette actually shows another level of investment and may mean even more to those you want to make a good impression on.

So research is essential if you want to be good at etiquette. If you’re going to a party or gathering, know what is expected of you, and the environment that you’re going into, and make sure you meet those expectations. Do your homework! You may be surprised at how good the impression that you make can be if you just do some simple research.

That’s what this entire podcast is all about. Giving you the tools, helping you with your research, so that you can come across as a more accomplished, thoughtful, likeable person. If you want to be successful in your efforts in like life, regardless of what those efforts are, making a good impression on those around you will be one of the most important aspects of what you do, and that’s what this episode is all about. So learn how to make the best impression possible on this episode of The Personal Image System.

Do your research before entering a situation. Know what is expected of you, and meet those expectations to make a good impression.

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Manners are one of the most underrated aspects of what can make someone successful. People make snap judgements about you based on how you greet them, where you look, what you say, how you stand, and a myriad of other things. Most of these things that people notice right away can be improved through your learning good manners.

Details about how and if you greet people walking by them on the street, where you sit at a table, when you start eating, if you can lean on your elbows, if you should raise your voice, if you should tuck your dress shirt in, if you should get the door for women, and so much more. On this episode, we’re digging into the nitty gritty and giving you lots of information on how to skyrocket your manners, and through them, your impact.

What is most important is that you take the advice in this episode to heart, and practice consistently at home. Some will tend to save their good manners and behavior for those times when they really need them, when they’re meeting with an important person. But if you take that tactic, your manners will come off as stiff and unnatural. If you make good manners a habit at home, you will seem like a natural, creating a good impression everywhere you go. So make a habit of implementing the advice in this episode everyday, with everyone you interact with, both at home and abroad.

Make it a habit, no matter who you are with, to behave with good manners. This will lead to you unconsciously having good manners in every area of your life.

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Beards have made a tremendous resurgence of late. Out of style for most of the 90’s and 2000’s, they’re comeback is apparent everywhere you look. But the question of whether they’re the right decision for you personally still depends on several factors, and that’s what this episode of The Personal Image System is all about.

This episode goes through the studies that have been done regarding facial hair, and its effect on the those who interact with the person who touts it. Men with beards tend to come off as more aggressive, older, and more commanding than those without. Contrarily, those with completely shaven faces will be considered younger, and kinder. The question is what message you want to send. If you are reaching an older age, and are attempting to display a younger version of yourself, perhaps completely shaven look is the right one for you. Conversely, if your goal is to look a bit older than you are, perhaps more mature, a  well-groomed beard might be a smart decision.

We dig into all of this and more, including questions about whether it may be a good idea to shave your head at some point, when hair starts to thin,and what effect that will have on people who interact with you. If you want to learn about the right circumstances and reasons to grow or shave both facial hair and hair on the top of your head, then this episode is for you! Get ready to learn and grow on this episode of The Personal Image System.

Understand the effect that facial hair, or a bald head, will have on your presentation. As always, know your audience and the role you want to play, and make decisions accordingly.

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