How to Coach Yourself and Others How to Influence, Persuade and Motivate | Page 217

I know that when I travel, how I am treated and how often I am upgraded
is directly related to how I am dressed. I can persuade the airline attendant
to give me better seats, a better flight, or the help I need much better and
faster when I am in a suit than when I am wearing casual attire.
When I have on jeans and a T-shirt, I am viewed as less attractive and, as
a result, get less cooperation.
Not only can we focus on our other abilities to make us appear more
attractive, but we can also increase our physical attractiveness in many
different ways. Attractiveness lies in the simple things that many people
over-look, like being in shape and watching your weight, picking nice
clothes to wear, paying attention to your accessories (i.e., jewelry, glasses,
earrings, etc.), and having well-groomed hair. Keep track of hair and
clothing styles. Styles can change dramatically, and if we ignore fashion,
our persuasive ability may be put in j