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                        JeffNEWS, May 17, 1994
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Make Patients and Visitors Feel Welcome With the Right Image
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   The first thing many people notice about you is your dress and
appearance. How many times do you check your image in the mirror before
going on a date or to a social event? If you make a poor first impression,
it may take a long time to overcome any damage done. This is unfortunate
when you're trying to make a favorable impression. This is true for all of
us at work as well.

   How we dress for work sends a distinct message to others. If we want
patients and visitors to continue choosing Jefferson's services, it's
important that the message we send to them is one of professionalism and
respect. 

   It's true that dressing a bit informally is appropriate in certain
departments. And it's up to each department to establish its own dress code
to best fit the jobs employees do. But, please remember that what you wear
at home on the weekends may not be suitable for the job you perform at the
University, no matter how informal your department's dress code. Think
twice before coming to work wearing an article of clothing that may offend
others or send the wrong impression to fellow employees or the people
Jefferson serves. Likewise, if you wear a uniform or lab coat while on the
job, make sure it's clean and presentable.


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