Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #141

Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #141 (Video here:https://bit.ly/3VAtGWY)

In business today, people judge us immediately based on how we are dressed, before we even get to say one word. Unfair? Totally! I run my own soft skills corporate training business here in Japan. Now if we can positively influence that initial judgement of us, shouldn't we make an effort to control it? Every day I carefully choose my clothes to determine that critical first impression people will have of me, based on who my schedule says I will encounter that day. What do you do?

Know The Rule To Break The Rule: Classic Men's Wear Conventions

17.    Don’t leave the pockets unbuttoned on the rear of your trousers.  Closing them looks neater and more professional.

I had some tests at the Toranomon Hospital this morning, which went longer than expected, so I couldn't make the British Chamber event I had planned on attending. Instead, I had lunch at the Tokyo American Club in Azabudai.

In the evening I took my son, who will move back to London next year for work, to see my tailor to organise a made-to-measure business suit for him. These days made-to-measure is very reasonable compared to the off the rack prices of the major brands.

I thought I would be attending the Chamber event, so I wanted to stand out.

I chose my custom navy chalk stripe suit with notch lapels, double pleats, 35mm double cuffs, side vents, pocket flaps, and wore over the calf navy socks.

The blue shirt was from Thomas Pink London with French Cuffs, the cufflinks were dark blue, the horn collar stays were from Kirby Allison, the cobolt blue pocket square in a reverse puff from Kuska Fabrics 1936, the tie in a blue, beige and red stripe was handmade Italian Shantung silk from Rampley & Co London and tied in a Four-In-Hand knot. I like the Shantung silk ties because they bring an additional element of texture, which differentiates me from everyone else.

The silver corporate badge from Dale Carnegie, the pen was my black and gold Mont Blanc, the business card holder from Lanvin, the watch my vintage gold 24m Cartier Tank Francaise with a black nubuck alligator strap.

The high shine black shoes were Pollini Oxfords with a round toe cap.

This shot is outside my office because a client was using both the Mochizuki Room and the Whitlow Room.

This shot of the enormous X'Mas Tree was taken at the Tokyo American Club, to get us all into the holiday mood.

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About The Author

Dr. Greg Story, President Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training

The bestselling author of “Japan Sales Mastery” (the Japanese translation is "The Eigyo" (The営業), “Japan Business Mastery” and "Japan Presentations Mastery" and his new books "How To Stop Wasting Money On Training" and the translation "Toreningu De Okane Wo Muda Ni Suru No Wa Yamemashoo" (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのは止めま and Japan Leadership Mastery (under translation).

Dr. Greg Story is an international keynote speaker, an executive coach, and a thought leader in the four critical areas for business people: leadership, communication, sales and presentations. He leads the Dale Carnegie Franchise in Tokyo which traces its roots straight back to the very establishment of Dale Carnegie in Japan in 1963 by Mr. Frank Mochizuki.

He publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

Has 6 weekly podcasts:

1.     Mondays -  The Leadership Japan Series,

2.    Tuesdays – The Presentations Japan Series

Every second Tuesday - ビジネス達人の教え

3.    Wednesdays - The Sales Japan Series

4.    Thursdays – The Leadership Japan Series

Also every second Thursday - ビジネスプロポッドキャスト

5.    Fridays - The Japan Business Mastery Show

6.    Saturdays – Japan’s Top Business Interviews

Has 3 weekly TV shows on YouTube:

1.     Mondays - The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show

Also every Second Thursday - ビジネスプロTV

2.    Fridays – Japan Business Mastery

3.    Saturdays – Japan Top Business Interviews

In the course of his career Dr. Greg Story has moved from the academic world, to consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development.

Growing up in Brisbane, Australia he never imagined he would have a Ph.D. in Japanese decision-making, become a 39 year veteran of Japan and run his own company in Tokyo.

Since 1971, he has been a disciple of traditional Shitoryu Karate (糸東流) and is currently a 6th Dan.

Bunbu Ryodo (文武両道-both pen & sword) is his mantra and he applies martial art philosophies and strategies to business.