A matter of character.

It really irks me to see people turn scruffy .Wearing clothes which are not well ironed and failing to groom oneself are annoying things to discerning people.I cant figure out why shaving is so difficult when indeed it should be a matter of daily routine.Imagine facing your boss and clients with scruffy , untidy growth on your face .What will be the impression you give to the people whom you have to face ?I had a teacher under me who once came to work with his " whiskers " growing haphazardly on his face  and I told him in no uncertain terms to go home and have a good shave before he faces his students.From that day on he was always cleanly shaved and presentable as befitting a man of his status.
Personal grooming is something which in a way will differentiate the quality man from the mediocre.If you have to face people ,you have to understand that they are  quick to criticize and judge .Imagine talking business with hairs sticking out from all over your face .What will others be thinking of you? There will be some who fall back on the premise that " It does not matter what others think of me ".If you have this kind of attitude then you might as well be a Robinson Crusoe or Tarzan who happily wears a loin cloth .We cant run away from the fact that we are social animals and like it or nor people's impressions of you count.
How can people think highly of you if you cant even manage yourself? When employers think of a candidate for promotion what do they look at ? For one, I am sure they would consider your personality , how you carry yourself , how you present yourself ,other than your job attitude , job knowledge, team work and etc.If we were to consider someone for managerial positions these factors will certainly count.A well presented individual would certainly give confidence and be a good symbol of corporate image.
My previous employer in the Renong Group of Companies would ensure that all executive staff representing the company be attired in coat and tie and this rule makes sense as our clients would then look at us with some kind of admiration for we were properly attired.In the government too all senior officers must be at least properly attired with shirt and tie.This is image and certainly at first impression image goes a long way.A bit of self appraisal , a good look at oneself in the mirror from time to time will go a long way to boost up your character.