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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Competency #5 Professional Behavior


Competency #5 Professional Behavior
This requires an individual to function in society with Integrity and operate under stress with tolerance and have a positive attitude while maintaining an above normal appearance.
· Tolerance
· Integrity
· Positive Attitude
· Appearance
Professional behavior is a must for me as I deal with art collectors and shop owners from all over the world. Having a high tolerance for the culturally uneducated when selling my work, comes to the forefront frequently. A positive attitude sets the proper tone in relaying vital information that gives background information to the art buyer. Such as, What is this piece I’m looking at? Where did it come from? What was it used for? What is it made out of? What tribe used it? Finally appearance plays a huge part in sales of Native art. One has to “Look” like a Native when selling a totem pole or mask.
Professional Behavior involves the use of integrity, tolerance and have a positive attitude with the proper appearance no matter what profession taken up post graduation.

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