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Module for understanding and making use of the grooming standard every officer and gentleman is expected

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to hold themselves to a high grooming standard always be ready to pass inspection.

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Soldiers have a period of daily inspection where they're expected by their drill sergeant or commanding

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officer to ensure that they are meeting the military grooming standard things such as clean shaven sporting

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a regulation haircut no dirt under the finger or toenails clean uniform et cetera.

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The dating battlefield should be no different.

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You should always be ready to pass inspection.

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Even in the most casual of situations Your clothes should be clean.

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There should be no dirt under your fingernails.

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Your hair should be combed in neat.

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You should either be clean shaven or have a neatly trimmed beard.

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Although the rugged look is acceptable.

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Except in the most formal of circumstances holding yourself to a grooming standard even in casual situations

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Bruce displayed confidence pride and self-esteem as well as a positive image.

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Choosing the appropriate uniform of the day as previously discussed there are appropriate uniforms in

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the military for each varying situation from formal to everyday duty and highly specialized battlefield

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conditions.

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The same goes for the dating battlefield.

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You should never under any circumstances wear the same set of clothes that you wear for work even if

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it is in a suit on a date.

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This particular set of clothes will be looking pretty unfashionable not to mention that the last thing

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you want to do is reach in your pocket for your wallet or money clip to pay for a drink or dinner.

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Then pull out a business card.

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Except for the initial conversation of what do you do for a living.

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Business matters should be left at the office and your attention should be focused on your date.

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Floral print shirts are not acceptable.

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On an evening dinner date although there is nothing wrong with them during the daytime or a casual setting

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they are usually not appropriate for a date particularly the first one.

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Unless of course you are going to a Hawaiian luau or beach party and although white cotton shades are

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good for daytime evening color tones should be darker.

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You can even try silky shirts as it will look good under artificial lights.

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You should also avoid shirts and pants that match unless the colors match perfectly because it will

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create a rather odd appearance.

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It is always better to have some compatible yet contrasting colors that will attract your dates attention

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but not look out of place in the environment.

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Proper fit is important.

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In the military proper fit is important simply because soldiers do not want to have access clothing.

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They could get caught on obstacles or used as handholds or leverage points by opposing forces.

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The same can be said for the dating battlefield as it is very important to make sure that your clothes

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have a proper fit for your body type tailored shirts are preferred of course but they are rather expensive

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so most gentlemen end up buying their dress shirts and slacks from their local department store.

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However this does not mean that your clothes cannot have a tailored fit.

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And look if they are sized properly.

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If you are unsure about your sizes and fit you should ask a clothing sales professional for assistance.
