ch 4 - communicating for success Flashcards
what do you earn when you approach a new client with a smile on your face
a. a new personal friendship
b. trust and loyalty
c. a bonus from your manager
d. career advancement
trust and loyalty
when should a client fill out an intake form
a. before arriving at the salon
b. before receiving services
c. during treatment
d. after treatment
before receiving services
what is considered a legal document
a. intake form
b. color chart
c. consent form
d. service record
consent form
why should you offer a compliment if you see that a co-worker had done something well
a. that’s the only way to get a compliment in return
b. so your manager will see you praising a co-worker
c. managers are too busy to keep up employee morale
d. everyone benefits from a well-deserved compliment
everyone benefits from a well-deserved compliment
what does everyone in the salon deserve from you
a. respect
b. assistance with their jobs
c. personal favors
d. affection
respect
what is an appropriate action in the event of unethical behavior on the part of the manager, such as sexual harassment or misappropriating funds
a. perform a citizen’s arrest
b. challenge the manager’s authority
c. physically eject the manager from the salon
d. create a petition demanding the manager’s termination
challenge the manager’s authority
what is an example of a positive nonverbal cue
a. checking out your nails while someone is talking
b. yawning during conversation
c. good eye contact
d. looking at your shoes while someone is talking
good eye contact
when should you make amends
a. when you can tell the manager dislikes something you did
b. when you are wrong
c. when you can tell a co-worker dislikes something you did
d. you never need to make amends
when you are wrong
what must you master in order to thrive in the field of aesthetics
a. psychology
b. psychiatry
c. the art of manipulation
d. the art of communication
the art of communication
what is based on trust
a. your scope of practice
b. strong professional relationships
c. certification and licensure
d. your personal satisfaction
strong professional relationships
how can you ensure continued patronage from your clients
a. by saying you’re the only person who can make them look good
b. by perfecting professional communication
c. by perfecting professional manipulation
d. by giving clients free samples every time they visit the salon
by perfecting professional communication
when should a client be asked to reschedule his or her appointment
a. when he or she arrives more than 15 minutes late
b. when you’re not in the mood to interact with that particular client
c. when you can tell the client is in a rotten mood
d. when he or she arrives more then five minutes late
when he or she arrives more than 15 minutes late
what is a good description of a client who should be scheduled at the end of the day
a. someone who is habitually late
b. someone who is never sure of the services they want
c. someone who is often rude to the salon staff
d. someone who is habitually talkative
someone who is habitually late
when should you argue with a client
a. when a schedule mix-up occurs
b. when a client disagrees with you
c. when you are certain that the client is wrong
d. never
never
what is a goal of the “assess” consultation step
a. determine your client’s objectives
b. discuss topics like home care
c. discuss products the client uses
d. Fitzpatrick typing
determine your client’s objectives
what is body language
a. the set of scientific terms used for describing the body
b. any terminology the client uses to describe his or her body
c. verbal communication such as describing which area will be treated
d. nonverbal communication such as crossing your arms and frowning
nonverbal communication such as crossing your arms and frowning
what is an example of sensitivity
a. telling a brand-new client she look terrible but you can help
b. choosing your words carefully
c. reminding a co-worker that her hairstyle is out of fashion
d. swearing in the workplace
choosing your words carefully
what is true of listening
a. it accomplishes less than talking
b. listening too closely makes most people uncomfortable
c. too much listening means not enough talking
d. it is the best relationship builder
it is the best relationship builder