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Grooming Principles and Authentic Image Management
By Jon Michail There’s no point being in denial about the importance of good grooming. The consequences of this failure can be discrimination and exclusion, and you never get a second chance at making a first impression. Why do we bother so much with appearances?...
Grooming Principles and Authentic Image Management
By Jon Michail There’s no point being in denial about the importance of good grooming. The consequences of this failure can be discrimination and exclusion, and you never get a second chance at making a first impression. Why do we bother so much with appearances?...
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