The very first and most important requirement for a
Hospitality Professional is Personal Hygiene & Grooming. The industry
demands Perfection and looking good is essential at all times. But it is all
that is needed or do we miss out on some very minor issues?
So, let us try to understand Hygiene in a very
simple, logical and easy to follow daily way.
For some theoretical introduction, the term Hygiene
basically comes from the name of a Greek Goddess “Hygieia” who is considered as
the Goddess of Health. Hygiene basically means cleanliness of one’s own body,
surroundings, lifestyle patterns, or any such thing that ensures a safe, sound
and healthy atmosphere around. Here, we will talk only about the Personal
Hygiene (Body).
Just like any other machine or gadget, the most complex
machine in the world i.e. Our Body also demands our care and attention on a
daily basis. We often neglect ourselves due to only these basic reasons like being
lazy to get up and go in the shower, or being negative about our looks, or just
being late! (I am sure you are nodding in agreement).
Good looks come with good hygiene practices and they need to
be followed with discipline all the time. Let us now have a look at few general
and very basic points of personal hygiene:
Dental
Hygiene – NOBODY wants to be killed by a bad breath at least! Brush the
teeth properly twice or thrice a day (Preferably after meals also) using a good
toothbrush and a paste. Using a mouthwash afterwards won’t harm either. Bad
breath is the biggest put off for anybody and however nice and handsome you
look, bad breath makes you invisible and only the breath remains! It prevents
gum diseases and tooth decay and gives beauty to the smile.
Shaving –
Gentlemen, stubble is cool but not professional. So, take the route to shaving your face properly and daily. It gives you a more clean and friendly look.
Bathing
Daily – Please guys, DO NOT SKIP BATHING! Yes, even in winters. Bath daily
to feel fresh and energetic whole day. Yes it does get difficult for some to
drag themselves out of the cozy bedding to under the cold shower but it is for
your own good. It does remove all the dead skin cells giving you a fresh and
neat look and keeping you away from various diseases. Also, it helps you stay
awake and attentive to the daily activities and enhances the work performance.
Do use a good bathing soap and shampoo.
Using Deodorants – Use good quality
perfumes or Deodorants to keep away body odor. Keeping in mind that the
fragrance should be pleasing and light rather than very strong.
Cutting/Trimming Nails – Yes, long,
dirty and ill-maintained nails that usually showcase the delicious food items
you just had are a big NO! Keep them
clean, well trimmed or cut, and in good shape.
Washing hands – Before and after meals
and after using the washroom, do not forget to bid adieu to the food particles,
germs and bacteria that are clinging on your hands by washing your hands with
soap and water properly. (You have better people to be friends with!)
Changing / Wearing clean clothes – This
holds true for the under as well as outer wear. Using your already used under
garments gives room for the development of bad odor, bacteria leading to
irritation, itching and other serious skin problems and infections. Wear washed
and clean under garments daily. Wearing clean clothes leaves a nice impression
on others. People wearing clean clothes are considered more trustworthy rather
than the filthy ones.
Apart from the above mentioned general points, a big role in
maintaining good health and hygiene is also played by the habits of a person.
Some people have habit of smoking or chewing tobacco. It causes serious health
problems and also the beauty of the face goes away with it. The smoke and
tobacco deteriorates the teeth and takes away its whiteness giving it a pale
yellow, reddish and black look which I am sure nobody would like to see while
smiling. Eat proper and healthy food, drink plenty of water and avoid food ingredients
that are likely to cause smell. Cutting down on too much tea and coffee is also
good for health.
I don’t think looking good and being healthy is so
difficult, it just takes some effort and there you are ready to go, full of
confidence, good looks and leaving a perfect impression!
Stay Healthy...
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ReplyDeleteThank you fr d appreciation zeeshan... will keep d suggestions in mind :)
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