Did you know that people make a judgment about whether they will consider working with you in just a few seconds? This is usually based upon your clothes and your speech patterns.

As we continue to move from doing meetings virtually to conducting more of our business face-to-face, what is the most appropriate dress for the client base you serve?

The answer is to dress like how your ideal client dresses when he or she is at work. Unless your client base is totally into tattoos, nose rings, or totally over-the-top jewelry and clothing, it’s probably best to save those for after work.

In terms of what you say, avoid slang, profanity and discussing politics and religion. As Zig Ziglar says, you only get one chance to make a great first impression.