09-28-2010, 01:41 AM
I agree, it's a reasonable guide.
However, to add to what you mentioned about the first method, often even doing that won't be enough as although you might win over the appearance it usually expands beyond that. I'd probably focus more on becoming interested in popular topics relevant to the group you're trying to appeal to. For instance, if you work with a bunch of teenagers who often talk about music, you'd want to familiarize with the genres they're talking about and try to join in on the conversation to socialize instead of buying the same shirts/pants as them.
However, to add to what you mentioned about the first method, often even doing that won't be enough as although you might win over the appearance it usually expands beyond that. I'd probably focus more on becoming interested in popular topics relevant to the group you're trying to appeal to. For instance, if you work with a bunch of teenagers who often talk about music, you'd want to familiarize with the genres they're talking about and try to join in on the conversation to socialize instead of buying the same shirts/pants as them.
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