tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post4072155282123995047..comments2024-03-25T03:02:08.418-07:00Comments on Translation Times: Dress the PartJudy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-33988703438256359572011-01-24T14:21:31.792-08:002011-01-24T14:21:31.792-08:00@Alex So true, I certainly find myself taken more ...@Alex So true, I certainly find myself taken more seriously when I dress smartly...<br /><br />... I probably have become more of a scruffy freelancer. I do most of my business online, but yes, when it comes to acquiring direct clients face to face, suits are the way to go.Rosehttp://translatorsteacup.lingocode.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-34650701963420295702011-01-14T14:45:43.079-08:002011-01-14T14:45:43.079-08:00I agree. For "in-person" business you sh...I agree. For "in-person" business you should dress smartly and look the part. <br /><br />You never get a second chance to make a first impression.<br /><br />Most days I prefer to be scruffy, but if I have any "in-person" business of any kind I try to look smarter than usual.<br /><br />I find I get taken more seriously - even by people in shops - if I take the trouble to present myself.<br /><br />I do love the fact that I don't have to shave every day though.Alex Eameshttp://www.translatortips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-1948630742550017162011-01-13T15:40:52.676-08:002011-01-13T15:40:52.676-08:00@Anonymous: we completely agree with you. Clothes ...@Anonymous: we completely agree with you. Clothes are an important part of business, and making great first impressions is key. And yes, here's to linguist-entrepreneurs!Judy Jenner and Dagmar Jennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991071510108619107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618029197139250711.post-34669139846648550242011-01-13T08:34:06.986-08:002011-01-13T08:34:06.986-08:00The frumpy freelancer stereotype is often true! I ...The frumpy freelancer stereotype is often true! I am part freelancer and part PM, so I see both sides of the business. I went to LocWorld for the first time last fall and noted a huge difference in both dress and general professionalism. The businesspeople at LocWorld were much sharper dressers and were also friendlier and more polite in seminars. Translators are as much a businessperson as Donald Trump, so they should look and act the part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com