Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1907 — “A GOOD LOOKER.” [ARTICLE]

“A GOOD LOOKER.”

Appearances Have Much to Do with Success in Business. “Send me a good looker. I don’t mean pretty, you know, but one who know how to dresss —the tailor made kind who visits the hairdresser and the manicure. Of course I know It costs, but we are willing to pay for It.” This was a telephone message received by a large employment agency from a business man who required the services of a young woman bookkeeper and general office assistant. A shabby necktie or soiled linen or a cheap, well worn hat may cost you very dear, for It may be a turning point in some one’s mind who has been thinking of patronizing you. Business men are keen eyed, very sharps and often Influenced by little thing. Many a worthy youth has been sent away when applying for a situation because of same telltale in his dress or manner which made a bad impression. ' Young men may so far emphasize the matter of dress that their good appearance is about all there Is to them. At the same time appearances have much to do with one’s advancement, especially In large cities. In New York it is almost impossible for young men to get a start who are obliged to overcome the handicap of an unfavorable Impression. It seems as though New Yorkers would forgive anything quicker than a slovenly or a poverty stricken appearance.—Success Magazine.