Class versus Crass; The Thin Line
Webster’s dictionary defines class as “a division by quality or grade” while crass is defined as “grossly ignorant; coarse.” You might be wondering why this is important.
While a Cubicle Climber enjoys attention, she also knows the proper way to go about getting it. Her confidence speaks for itself, and she doesn’t feel the need to come across as arrogant or self-absorbed. A classy Climber is attentive to what other’s have to say, and is polite in conversation. Etiquette for etiquette’s sake is important in any business OR social environment.
Someone who is crass can sometimes be seen as distasteful in dress, attitude or self presentation. They often have a negative mind-set and they can project this on to a confidant Climber by thinking that she is just being stuffy, pretentious or elitist. Don’t let this get you down. Often times a true corporate Climber can be misunderstood by others. But if you are a true to who you are it won’t take long for most people to see that your inner beauty matches your outer beauty and respect your corporate plight. If you do happen to encounter that person who seems to emit negativity, remember not to let it rain on your fabulous, determined parade.
A true Climber with class will speak in a tone and voice level that she wants to be spoken to in. If someone raises their voice automatically lower yours and theirs is likely to do the same. She will also try to understand where other people are coming from, and will honestly listen and acknowledge their point of view, and would never simply wait for someone else finish a story so she can begin hers.
The bottom line is that there are two ways you can present yourself to the world, with class or with crass. We here prefer class, and we hope you do to! It’s all in the Cubicle Climber attitude.
Happy Climbing!
Jennifer
Online Entrepreneur Jennifer Johnson publishes the award-winning “Climber Companion” a weekly ezine with thousand of subscribers. If you are ready to jump-start your climb to the corner office and beyond, and have more fun doing it, get your FREE tips now at www.cubicleclimber.com
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