You in Public Service: Good Grooming (1977)

when you pick up the phone and get the police or you get a letter from your favorite niece or census checks population increase that's service when you get all the facts about Asun or a new bus service is about to begin or internal re calls you in yes that's service we're here because you need what we [Music] do we're here to provide that service for you just what you for you when you get a license to sell wine and beer or Warnings are heard about sming the air or you get free help with a new career B yes that's perfect service when you climb in a jet take a safe flight hold the book you Ro need a copyight or farmers get help in fighting the flight yes that's what we serve we're here because you need what we do we're here to provide that service for you just for you just for you B we may even have a job for you too that's service that's yes service yes that's service we do it for [Music] you hello welcome to you and public service we hope you like the way we've dressed our stage our staging are our dressing our appearance was all designed to help make us look attractive to you it was done with a lot of deliberate care to create an image a specific look for us today we're going to talk about a specific look for you as we deal with the subject of good grooming hello this is Susan blue and Personnel oh yes Mr Thompson well yes I remember you're in Air Pollution Control right Mr Thompson well what can I do for you oh you've had one of your AIDS move to a new public service job and you need a replacement well is there any specific information you'd like to give me has to work in a laboratory works with a lot of people so good work habits are important has to wear special clothes and headgear so neat hair and and reasonable wardrobe are essential yes I I think I've got it Mr Thompson well we should have someone for you you in a day or so thank you for calling Goodbye Mr Thompson well let's see who's available first good morning I'm Hank Jones what's happened I understand you got a job opening uh yes Mr Jones we're looking for an aid for our Air Pollution Control Department out of fight I'm into all that stuff conservation I take my bottles and cans to the Reclamation centers you know oh man I inan the nature protect your bird those are all very commendable Mr Jones but this job takes some special consideration oh hey try me huh well to start with you'll be working in a laboratory with a lot of people people people I love people PE and you'll have to wear special clothes in headgear you mean like a uniform yeah sort of It kind of smells of Conformity don't it well it's part of the job Mr Jones but it doesn't let me be me the real me this me well Mr Jones why don't we consider you for something else okay okay but don't forget to call next oh hello there I understand you're looking for someone for a job how about me well it's kind of a special job I'm kind of a special person well it's in a lab and you'll have to wear special clothes and headgear but I love to wear special clothes and headgear well no I mean laboratory coats and head masks you you know what I mean how perfectly dull well it's regulations everyone wears them I tell you what I'll pass on this one but if you get something that's more in my style you will give me a call won't you sure sure what's next uh excuse me is uh this personal yes this is person now Mr Infante Charles Infante Mr Infante do you mind working with a lot of people no I I get along fine with people well how do you feel about wearing special clothing you mean like uh uniforms and stuff well sort of well uh if it's appropriate uh sure I don't see why not how about headgear well if it's necessary Mr infon I think you'll be perfect here take this to Mr Thompson in Air Pollution Control he's on the 10th floor oh isn't this Personnel yes this is Personnel but the job's in Air Pollution Control what job the job you just applied for lady look I'm just delivering that'll be 75 cents for a coffee and a prune [Music] Danish appearance is important in applying for a job and for working successfully on the job this is especially true in public service occupations we know that a person's self-image how he thinks of himself is usually related to his physical appearance young people especially are often self-conscious and have a lack of real inner security their concern over their appearance how they look directly affects their Poise and self-confidence and feeling of well-being now we don't say that everyone has to look alike or not be able to do their own thing but it is a fact that neatness and grooming are important for many reasons but most of all for the feeling of personal pride and self-respect effect Good Vibrations feelings that often reflect in the way you deal with other people and may be the difference between success or failure on the job or as a person uh good morning hi hi uh I've come for the new activity schedule here at the neighborhood center oh yeah The Neighborhood Activity schedule I got I got one here somewhere I know I got one here somewhere because I gave one to someone just about an hour ago I know it's here oh here oh no that's last year's I know it's here hang if you'll just hold on one minute I know I'll I'll find it for you I'll find it for you just hang on one second oh look at my Mallet oh how I love that and my tennis wrapping oh good I finally get my radio and here's my old thing got that oh look it's my Geographic Magazines and here's another Geographic magazine forms and forms oh God oh God I found it I found it well how do you like that all I went through boys that [Music] gratitude we know there's a direct relationship between good grooming and work habits because being well-groomed itself is the result of a good work habit it takes thinking about and doing and doing again and again until it becomes a habit and it pays off Public Service employees who have developed good grooming habits may find that they make the difference when job advancement is being considered and personal appearance is a good sample of you of the kind of work you do in most cases people who keep themselves neat and clean are the kind of people who will take the time to do a job well you know I really like what you said about there being a direct relationship between good grooming and good work habits for instance in that opening sequence I look like gra which is all right if you want to but I wonder if I was really being honest with myself or or even fair well what do you mean Hank well if I really wanted that job if I really wanted to impress that Personnel manager I don't think I would have soed into the office the way I just did you mean the way you were dressed well dress is only a part of it it all begins with the attitude that we have about ourselves how we really like ourselves how we feel about ourselves and that's important because how we feel about ourselves determines how we see ourselves and present ourselves to others I see so if we feel good then we look good or do our best to look good and dress is a way we have of bringing out our best qualities right and to present our our best qualities to the other people because they're the ones doing the hiring and the promoting oh you know I don't really think I was right for that part either really right which brings up another thought change is a part of everyone's life so changing our self-concept can lead to a change in our appearance sometimes just a little change in Attitude can change completely how others see us it's a little bit like growing up that's right that's when people say Hey you look really great you look really different oh but wait a minute Wanita we got to be careful you know we don't want to give the impression of change just for the sake of change right change is a way of saying I think I can do better look better be better that's why I changed my hairstyle and my clothing style and maybe some of my attitudes it's a little like growing up sure the world changes our country changes as a people we're always in some state of change right so why shouldn't individuals change too especially if it's for the better yeah just takes thinking about and then doing it and being honest sometimes harshly honest right you're the judge if you aren't helping yourself with the way you dress the way you look the way you feel about yourself maybe change of some kind is in order Charles maybe you can help to get into the concept of good grooming the first thing we must do is to realistically view ourselves do we need Improvement if so where and how much this realistic viewing we call self-concept the way we view ourselves maybe even more the way we feel about the self we see do we feel good about ourselves does what other people see in US make them feel good about being with us self-concept is part a conscious feeling something we're aware of and part unconscious based on some needs we have hidden away within ourselves the more realistic our self-concept the better we will relate to other people and they to us and the more successful we'll be in life honesty and self-concept is what we're striving for to come as close to seeing ourselves as other people see us the happiest persons and most successful are often so realistic in their self-concept that they see themselves exactly as other people see them but it doesn't come easy and when we try to fool others all we succeed in doing is fooling ourselves each person is a special individual with his or her own unique qualities making the most of one's own special qualities is a key to success and happiness and acceptance of the responsibility for one's own skin and complexion hair teeth breath and posture is essential to a healthy self-concept of course there are certain personal characteristics which are unchangeable such as height build color and tone of skin texture of hair and features deep set eyes big ears large nose and dimples however looks may be changed by determining the best features and doing about making them work for you but that's a personal yours each each person has to set up his own self-improvement programs you may not be able to come up with all the answers yourself but once you know there is a problem you can always find someone to help you solve it well almost always I looked in the mirror what did I see to eyes to lips and the nose it was me and though I recognized me it's my duty to confess I look mess so I wased my face and I Cal my hair I even Chang my under where and when I reached a point when I wasn't such a SL I jumped to my feet on the street and I got me a j when I look into mirrors I see gleaming tee and a pair of shiny earr thanks to good grooming it made a Man Out All [Applause] [Music] Me good health is a result of cleanliness careful grooming and proper nutrition the right kinds of foods contribute to energy and to healthy blood help build muscle and bones and provide vitamins to protect against disease in school most of us studied a course which includes good nutrition if we've forgotten there are a number of books in the library which can help a good diet is important to good health and good health is important to good grooming good morning Hi H good morning what Hank said is true but also giving your body an adequate amount of sleep is important too the amount of sleep depends on the individual for an adolescent 8 hours is best for you well it depends on how you're feeling towards the middle of the day if you seem to be dragging by noon chances are you might need more sleep don't forget exercise exercise helps keep the body in good condition AIDS blood circulation breathing digestion and your general overall tone boy there's nothing I like better than starting the day with a healthy jug and a nourishing breakfast breakfast is the most important meal of the day yeah but Charlie it's not the only meal of the day have you tried good grooming the new mellow beautifully smello soap good grooming it gets between you and who you want it to makes you the person you want to be use good grooming regularly it not only cleanses the body but while showering or bathing you get attention release a body stimulation the activity of the sweat glands together with the bacteria present on the skin produces perspiration wetness and subsequent no no odor the offensive odor of bacteria may be controlled by using an underarm deodorant or anti-perspirant but start with good grooming as Mr HJ of Ohio says now since I've been using good grooming my wife has come back my friends have come back even my pet dog Alfie has come back it's so crowded anyone have a room for rent thank you Mr HJ you too can find success in your future when you use good grooming The Price is Right and the payoff is all yours in any discussion of good grooming there are three major areas to know first the care of skin and Nails second the care of mouth and teeth and third proper Hair Care Charles let me touch on the first care of skin and nail when we are in our teens we normally share the common facial blemish problem called acne it occurs because we are going through a growing period during which the oil glands in our faces are changing too and producing an excess amount of oil on the skin which causes the acne during this time the face requires special washing so the skin stays clean and acne is minimized there are many savs and soaps on the market ask your doctor to recommend one he'll know what others have youed successfully it just might work for you you may still have to go through the acne scene but a little work on your part can help next nails they have no hard and fast rules common sense is your best guide to nail size if you do a lot of typing or filing or work with tools and such long nails will just get in the way keep them sensibly trimmed and regardless of length try to keep them clean dirty nails really turn off a lot of people get some soap under them when you wash your hands or use a nail file a touch of a file to keep them even that's about it Nail Care keep them the right size for comfort and keep them clean how are yours mine are fine and so are my mouth gums and teeth clean teeth and fresh breath are important for yourself and socially with others if possible brush your teeth three times a day immediately after eating if you can't brush swirl some water around around in your mouth and try to wash out all the food from between your teeth toothpaste is a good help when you can brush and dental floss gets out those hard to reach food particles brushing can't attractive teeth and healthy gums which comes with regular brushing are all an important part of good health and good grooming one other point because clean teeth and fresh breath are such a personal thing chances are others won't tell you when you're offending they'll tell others instead and they'll probably keep their distance good grooming and that includes clean teeth and fresh breath are expected they're part of putting you at your best when looking for a job or when you're up for a promotion teeth are important and so are good habits in hair care because your hair makes a tremendous contribution to your overall appearance particularly when the hair is clean free from dandruff and is becoming to You Hair Care begins with good brushing regardless of hairstyle and regardless of whether you're male or female brushing is important because it distributes the natural oils and like body exercise stimulate circulation massaging too circulates the blood throughout the scalp area and especially around the hair roots however with hair care the starting point is cleanliness a good washing and shampoo often how often depends on how oily or dry your own scalp is some Specialists say wash daily others less often determine your own schedule based on your hairstyle and job occupation if you do work where your hair is under a steady flow of dirt particles a daily wash may be necessary if you work in a sanitary lab on the other hand less frequent washing is possible now as to hairstyles there are no rights or wrongs but there are a few rules of course you want to be in fashion but you also want to be realistic so start your hairstyle Choice by considering your face the shape of your face oval round Square long heart- shaped whatever what you want to do is balance your hairstyle with the shape of your face for example a round face May may look better with a hairstyle that reduces that roundness the same for a long face or a pointy jaw experiment ask others if you can manage it have your hair styled by an expert then try to maintain that style on the last Point Extreme Styles may look good at a party but they may be absolutely wrong for work see what's accepted by the way others wear their hair at work try to adapt something in that direction for yourself it's one way of showing that you belong and that's an attitude that can help go a long long way towards future employment and promotion success what it boils down to for each of us is having to make some personal decisions how much of our individuality are we willing to give up without losing that individuality completely with hairstyle we can compromise accordingly but when it comes to skin nails mouth and teeth there are no compromises not for someone who really cares about how he or she looks to others and remember in public service it's often those others who count most posture is the foundation of good appearance not only does poor posture look bad it gives a poor impression of you good posture helps develop Poise and improves body functioning in sitting good posture can be helped by practicing these simple suggestions sit back so that your hips touch the back of the chair keep your feet flat on the floor try to sit tall with your chest out and your neck and head in line with your upper back when writing or typing lean forward from the hips keeping that nice straight line from back to neck to head it takes practice but it's worth it and Susan the same things can apply to standing posture poor posture looks bad and gives a poor impression of you good posture makes you stand out good standing posture comes through keeping your feet parallel to each other try not to let your toes point out or in and keep your feet slightly apart stand with your knees loose Not Bent to forced back next try to hold your stomach in flat by pulling on your abdominal or stomach muscles if you notice people with extremely good posture they seem to have a nice tapered shape the trick is to pull in your hips at the same time you pull in your middle as for the shoulders keep them relaxed and down last point standing with your head held high gives you that super look that says hey look at me it like all good grooming activities takes practice start in front of a mirror and be very critical and honest with yourself if you want to be a standout it takes work on your part the decision is up to you see may I help you oh I'm just looking well did you have anything special in mind well yes I need something for work you know I work over in the community action Department oh isn't that part of rural urban and Community Development yes it is I see well then you'll be looking for something that you could wear when you work with the public exactly ah what do you think of that well it is uh interesting it communicates you know clothing is actually the first visual impression other people have of us some say it's a key to how do we appear to others oh look at those colors aren't they beauti well certainly Trends in colors and Styles have changed drastically over the years but it's still important to select clothes with an eye towards good taste especially in public service where you're representing your whole department isn't this interesting oh but is it appropriate Common Sense is a major decider in what clothing best fits your job wear what won't distract and what you'll be comfortable in so that you could work without even thinking about your clothing yes I see your point oh but look at this one that's really in well it's in for some and out for others because people come in all different shapes and sizes manufacturers make something for everyone you have to decide what looks best on you regardless of what's in or what's out oh I think I'll try this one that's a perfect choice the in room is right over there one more thing about clothing New or Old doesn't make a difference clean does clothing should look clean and smell clean it makes a lot of difference and another Point cost is no Factor either neatness doesn't have to be expensive if the clothes are right for the job if you're dressed appropriately in clean looking clean smelling clothing you'll fit into any work situation there what do you think of that oh I like like it it's very nice indeed oh yes I think I'll take it good that'll be $135 uh well on second thought I think I'll wear what I came in with acquiring and keeping a public service or other job or occupation is an important goal how you look to others and how you feel about yourself will go a long way in deciding how successful you will be for greater success it's important that each impression you make be a good impression and that begins with good grooming Public Service occupations we saw today they plus the good grooming tips we've learned today can help put you in public service when you pick up the phone and get the police or you get a letter from your favorite niece or sens checks population increase P that's service when you get all the facts about Asun or a new bus service is about to begin or Internal Revenue calls you in yes that's Public Service we're here because you need what we do we're here to provide that service for you just for you for you when you get a license to sell wine and beer or Warnings are heard about SM in the air or you get free help with a new career yes that's per service when you climb in a jet take a safe flight or the book you wrote needs a copyight or farmers get help in fighting the flight B yes that's public service we're here because you need what we do we're here to provide that service for you just for you just for you yes we may even have a CH for you that's service yes that's [Music] service service yes that service we do it for you