mscc: the making of a better citizen 1. state the mission of mscc 2. identify the challenges and...

MSCC: THE MAKING OF A BETTER CITIZEN

1. STATE THE MISSION OF MSCC

2. IDENTIFY THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE STUDENT’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

3. IDENTIFY THE MSCC COURSES AND BENEFITS

OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

CADET MISSION

CHALLENGES MOTIVATE

MSCC OPPORTUNITIES

LET UNIQUE

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WE SET THE STANDARDS

PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENT CORPS

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MISSION OF MSCC

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TO MOTIVATEYOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER

STUDENTS AND CITIZENS

MSCC COURSES

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MSCC

HOW TO BECOME A CITIZEN

1. IDENTIFY AND COMPARE THE TWO BASIC METHODS OF OBTAINING U.S. CITIZENSHIP

2. COMPARE THE TWO METHODS OF CITIZENSHIP BY BIRTH

3. EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OF THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION

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OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

ABRIDGE JURISDICTION

ALLEGIANCE JUS SANGUINIS

ASCRIBED JUS SOLI

CITIZEN NATURALIZATION

CITIZENSHIP RENOUNCE

IMMUNITIES



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THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT

1. MADE BIRTH AND NATURALIZATION THE ONLY WAYS TO BECOME AN AMERICAN CITIZEN

2. ENSURED THAT STATES WOULD NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE RIGHTS OF FREED SLAVES

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WAYS TO BECOME A CITIZEN

BIRTH(BY "LAW OF SOIL

OR BLOOD")

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NATURALIZATION(BY VOLUNTARY

CHOICE)

PARTICIPATING AMERICAN CITIZENS

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1. IDENTIFY AT LEAST FIVE OF THE 24 CHARACTERISTICS

OF A PARTICIPATING CITIZEN

2. COMPARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A PARTICIPATING CITIZEN TO THOSE OF PATRIOTISM

OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

AGGRESSION PARTICIPATING

CONSEQUENCES PATRIOTISM

CULTIVATE TYRANNY

CULTURES



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24 CHARACTERISTICS OF A PARTICIPATING CITIZEN

1. TAKEN FROM “THE AMERICAN CITIZEN’S

HANDBOOK”

2. EXAMPLES:

– BELIEVE IN THE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE

– HAVE VALUES, RESPECT, AND DEFEND BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS...

– REALIZE THE NECESSARY CONNECTION OF EDUCATION WITH A DEMOCRACY

– UNDERSTAND OTHER CULTURES...

– ARE RESPONSIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS...

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PATRIOTISM

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A LOVE FOR OR DEVOTION

TO ONE’S COUNTRY

MOVING UP IN MSCC (RANK AND STRUCTURE)

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1. IDENTIFY MSCC ENLISTED AND OFFICER INSIGNIA

2. IDENTIFY LEVELS OF MSCC COMPANY ORGANIZATION

3. RECOGNIZE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL IN A MSCC BATTALION

OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

BATTALION SPECIALISTS

COMPANY SQUADS

ENLISTED SUBORDINATE

PLATOONS SUCCESSION

TEAM(S)



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PYRAMID OF AUTHORITY

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U nity ofC om m and

Span ofC ontrol

C hain ofC om m and

RANK AND GRADE

1. RANK - THE ACTUAL TITLE HELD BY A MSCC CADET

(FOR EXAMPLE: PRIVATE)

2. GRADE - A LETTER/NUMBER COMBINATION THAT MEANS THE SAME THING AS RANK

( FOR EXAMPLE: E-2=PRIVATE)

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MSCC RANK STRUCTURE

OFFICERS

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS

ENLISTED

MSCC COMPANY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

PRINCIPAL

MSCC INSTRUCTOR

CADET COMPANY COMMANDER

PLATOON LEADER

CADET FIRST SERGEANT

CADET PLATOON SERGEANT

CADET SQUAD LEADER

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THE SIGNS OF SUCCESS

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1. NAME AND COMPARE THE TWO TYPES OF UNIT

DECORATIONS

2. NAME THE TWO MAIN CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

3. MATCH AWARDS TO CORRESPONDING CRITERIA

OBJECTIVES

KEY WORDS

DECORATIONS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

DISTINCTION UNIT AWARDS

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MSCC AWARDS

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENDATION AWARD

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

GOOD CONDUCT AWARD

COLOR GUARD

DRILL TEAM

HONOR GUARD

ATHLETIC AWARD

YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM

1. IDENTIFY MSCC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

2. IDENTIFY RECOGNIZE APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS FOR WEARING UNIFORMS

3. DEMONSTRATE CORRECT PLACEMENT ON UNIFORMS OF NAMEPLATE, INSIGNIAS, AWARDS, AND DECORATIONS

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OBJECTIVES

YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM

4. DESCRIBE GUIDELINES FOR PROPERLY WEARING THE UNIFORM

5. DESCRIBE GUIDELINES FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN UNIFORM

6. DESCRIBE MAINTENANCE OF UNIFORMS

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OBJECTIVES (CONTINUED)

WEARING YOUR UNIFORM

PROPERLY FITTED, SIZED, AND HEMMED

CLEAN AND PRESSED

SHIRT PROPERLY TUCKED IN/BUTTONED

T-SHIRT WHEN REQUIRED

BRASS POLISHED

BELT ADJUSTED

POLISHED SHOES

APPROPRIATE JEWELRY

NO BULKY OBJECTS IN POCKETS

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PERSONAL APPEARANCE IN UNIFORM

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HAIR

FINGERNAILS

GROOMING

UNIFORM MAINTAINED

CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR UNIFORM

USE APPROPRIATE HANGERS

CLEAN AND SHINE SHOES

USE A CLOTHES BRUSH

DRY CLEAN WHEN NECESSARY

BELT BUCKLE

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PRE-INSPECTION

1. DO YOU HAVE ALL THE PARTS OF YOUR UNIFORM?

2. ARE AWARDS, INSIGNIA, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES PROPERLY PLACED?

3. ARE UNIFORM COMPONENTS CLEAN, SHINED, PRESSED, AND SIZED AS APPROPRIATE?

4. IS YOUR HAIR PROPERLY STYLED/GROOMED?

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YOUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE

1. GOOD POSTURE

2. PROPER WEIGHT

3. GOOD MUSCLE TONE

4. GOOD GROOMING

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THE STARS AND STRIPES

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OBJECTIVES

1. STATE WHEN AND WHERE THE FIRST “STARS AND STRIPES” WAS CREATED

2. EXPLAIN THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARTS AND COLORS OF THE U.S. FLAG

3. DESCRIBE THE SIZES AND USES OF THREE BASIC TYPES OF U.S. FLAGS

4. DESCRIBE COURTESIES TAKEN TO SHOW RESPECT FOR THE U.S. FLAG

THE STARS AND STRIPES

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5. EXPLAIN THE BASIC RULES FOR DISPLAYING THE U.S. FLAG

6. DETAIL HOW TO DISPLAY THE U.S. FLAG IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

7. DEMONSTRATE THE CORRECT WAY TO FOLD THE U.S. FLAG

OBJECTIVES (CONTINUED)

KEY WORDS

COLOR(S)

ENSIGN

GARRISON FLAG

HALF-STAFF

HALYARD

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POST FLAG

STAFF

STANDARD

STORM FLAG

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FIRST “STARS AND STRIPES”

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CREATED BY THE CONTINENTALCONGRESS IN PHILADELPHIA

ON JUNE 14, 1777

TYPES OF FLAGS

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RESPECT FOR THE FLAG

1. WHEN IN UNIFORM– IN FORMATION– OUTDOORS NOT IN FORMATION– INDOORS

2. WHEN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES– OUTDOORS– INDOORS

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BASIC RULES FORDISPLAYING THE U.S. FLAG

· RAISE BRISKLY

· LOWER CEREMONIOUSLY

· DISPLAY FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET - UNLESS USING AN ALL-WEATHER FLAG

· DISPLAY AT HALF-STAFF WHEN APPROPRIATE

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DISPLAYING THE U.S. FLAG ALONE

FROM A WINDOW

2. AGAINST A WALL

3. IN A WINDOW

4. SUSPENDED ACROSS A STREET

5. SUSPENDED AT THE EDGE OF A SIDEWALK

6. OVER A CASKET

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DISPLAYING THE U.S. FLAG WITH OTHER FLAGS

· FROM SEPARATE FLAG STAFFS/POLES

· FROM STAFFS RADIATING FROM A CENTRAL POINT

· WHEN CARRIED IN A PROCESSION

· ON THE SAME HALYARD

· FROM A CROSSED STAFF

· IN AN AUDITORIUM/CHAPEL

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PROUDLY WE SING(THE NATIONAL ANTHEM)

1. NAME THE AUTHOR OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

2. RELATE THE STORY BEHIND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

3. DESCRIBE COURTESIES TAKEN AS A CADET TO SHOW RESPECT DURING THE PLAYING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

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ANTHEMS

BOMBARDMENT

“THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER”

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HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

1. WAR OF 1812

2. ATTACK ON FT. McHENRY

3. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY

4. CONGRESS PASSES ACT MAKING IT OFFICIAL IN 1931

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COURTESIES

1. WHEN OUTDOORS IN UNIFORM

2. WHEN OUTDOORS IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES

3. DURING INDOOR CEREMONIES

4. WHEN IN A PRIVATE VEHICLE

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MSCC TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, AND COURTESIES

1. DESCRIBE TYPES OF PERSONAL SALUTES AND WHEN THEYARE EXECUTED

2. MATCH ARMY RANKS TO THEIR PROPER TITLES

3. EXECUTE A SALUTE

4. IDENTIFY SITUATIONS REQUIRING A SALUTE OR OTHER FORMS OF RESPECT TO SENIOR OFFICERS

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OBJECTIVES

KEY WORDS

CANNON SALUTES

COURTESIES

CUSTOMS

DRESS

ESPRIT DE CORPS

MESS

POSITION OF HONOR

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REPORTING

RUFFLES AND FLOURISHES

SALUTE

SELF-PROPELLED

TRADITIONS

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TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

· DRESS SETS THE BRANCHES OF THE ARMED

FORCES APART

· CEREMONIES PRESERVE TRADITION AND BUILD

ESPRIT DE CORPS

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PERSONAL SALUTES

· CANNON SALUTES

· RUFFLES AND FLOURISHES

· MARCHES OR ANTHEMS

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COURTESIES: TITLES

· SHOW RESPECT FOR SUPERIORS

· STANDARD GREETINGS IN THE MILITARY

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COURTESIES: HAND SALUTES

· PROPERLY EXECUTED -- INDICATE RESPECT TO THOSE IN AUTHORITY

· POORLY EXECUTED -- INDICATE AN INAPPROPRIATE ATTITUDE, POSSIBLE

DISRESPECT, OR LACK OF UNDERSTANDING

ON HOW TO EXECUTE A SALUTE

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HOW TO SALUTE

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HAND SALUTE WEARINGHEADGEAR WITH A VISOR

HAND SALUTE WITHGLASSES (WITHOUT A VISOR)

HAND SALUTE WITHOUT A VISOROR GLASSES (THE SAME WHEN UNCOVERED)

WHEN TO SALUTE

WHEN YOU MEET AND RECOGNIZE A PERSON ENTITLED TO THE HONOR

2. WHEN YOU HEAR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM/"TO THE COLORS"/ "HAIL TO THE CHIEF"

3. WHEN THE NATIONAL COLORS PASS YOU

4. DURING OFFICIAL GREETINGS, REVEILLE AND RETREAT, RENDERING/SOUNDING OF HONORS

5. WHEN FIRST UNCASING THE COLORS OR LATER CASING THEM

6. WHEN PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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SHOWING RESPECT TO SENIOR OFFICERS

1. COME TO ATTENTION

2. POSITION OF HONOR

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INTRODUCTION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1. IDENTIFY HOW TO DETERMINE APTITUDE FOR CIVILIAN CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

2. COMPARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A JOB AND A CAREER

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OBJECTIVES

KEY WORDS

ABILITIES

APTITUDE

CAREER

JOB

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QUALITIES

SKILLS

TRAITS



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DETERMINING WHAT YOU ARE SUITED TO BECOME

SKILLS

ABILITIES

INTERESTS

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CAREER VS. JOB

CAREER

AN OCCUPATION OR PROFESSION

THE COURSE OR PROGRESS OF APERSON'S LIFE

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JOB

A POSITION OR WORK

TASK, DUTY OR UNDERTAKING

A SPECIFIC ACTIVITY

LIFESTYLE SKILLS GOALS AND GOAL SETTING:

1. DEFINE GOALS AND DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN SHORT, MEDIUM, AND LONG-TERM (OR LIFE) GOALS

2. IDENTIFY TWO REASONS WHY GOAL SETTING IS IMPORTANT

3. ESTABLISH AT LEAST THREE SHORT OR MEDIUM GOALS AND ONE LONG-TERM (LIFE) GOAL

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OBJECTIVES

KEY WORDS

GOALS

GOAL SETTING

LONG-TERM GOAL

MID-TERM GOAL

SHORT-TERM GOAL

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WHAT IS A GOAL?

AN AIM OR PURPOSE

AN END TO WHICH EFFORT

IS DIRECTED

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WHY ARE GOALS IMPORTANT?

1. AVOIDS WASTING TIME, ENERGY AND EFFORT

2. GIVES LIFE MEANING AND DIRECTION

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TYPES OF GOALS

SHORT-TERM GOALS

MID-TERM GOALS

LONG-TERM (OR LIFE) GOALS

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LONG

MIDSHORT

LIFESTYLE SKILLS: STEPS TO SUCCESS

1. IDENTIFY THE SIX STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL GOAL SETTING

2. IDENTIFY THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL GOAL SETTING

3. IDENTIFY THE ITEMS THAT BELONG IN A PERSONALIZED CAREER PORTFOLIO AND THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING AN ADDRESS BOOK

4. CREATE A CAREER PORTFOLIO

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OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

PERFORMANCE

PLANNING

PORTFOLIO

SCHEDULE

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SIX STEPS TO GOAL SETTING

1. SELECT A GOAL

2. IDENTIFY SOLUTION

3. LIST STEPS FOR COMPLETING SOLUTION

4. EXPLAIN HOW TO CARRY OUT A SOLUTION

5. FOLLOW-THROUGH

6. EVALUATE

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REASONS FOR CREATING A CAREER PORTFOLIO

1. SERVES AS AN ON-GOING RECORD OF COMPLETED PROJECTS, ETC.

2. ENABLES YOU TO EVALUATE YOUR IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH OVER TIME – SHOWS YOU AREAS THAT MAY REQUIRE MORE WORK

3. HELPS WITH APPLICATION PROCESSES FOR JOBS/ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE

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CAREER PORTFOLIO --MAJOR AREAS OF REFLECTION

· SELF-KNOWLEDGE/SELF-ANALYSIS

· LIFE ROLES

· EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT- PAST- PRESENT- FUTURE

· CAREER EXPLORATION AND PLANNING

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SAMPLE CAREER PORTFOLIO

IMPORTANTDOCUMENTS

(UPDATEREGULARLY)

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REQUIRED/OPTIONAL

INFORMATION FOR FRONT OF

FOLDER

OFFICES HELD

MEMBERSH IP IN STUDENT ORGAN IZAT IONS/CLUBS

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACT IV ITES

REPORT CARDS

SPEC IAL HONORS AND AWARDS

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDAT ION

TEACHER COMPLETED REPORTS/EVALUAT IONS

PROJECTS

COPIES OF GOOD W ORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Socia l Security # (Optional)

D river's L icense #

(Address)

( )

(Telephone #)

Date of B irthG raduation Date

MAKING CONTACTS --KEEPING AN ADDRESS BOOK

· KEEP NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THE PEOPLE YOU MEET TODAY -- THEY MAY BE FUTURE CLIENTS, CUSTOMERS OR EMPLOYERS

· BEGIN MAKING CONTACTS TODAY -- TOMORROW IS TOO LATE

· MEET ALL KINDS OF NEW PEOPLE DAILY

· THE SECRET TO MAKING NEW CONTACTS IS TO ASK SIMPLE QUESTIONS AND TO LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE ANSWERS

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SMART BUYS: WHEN TO SAY YES/WHEN TO SAY NO

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1. RECOGNIZE THREE EXAMPLES OF DECEPTIVE ADS AND COMMERCIALS

2. RECOGNIZE THREE WAYS A SALESPERSON CAN PRESSURE A CUSTOMER INTO A SALE

3. IDENTIFY FOUR ADVANTAGES OF COMPARISON SHOPPING

OBJECTIVES

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KEY WORDS

COMPARISON SHOPPING

CONSUMERISM

CONSUMPTION

DECEPTIVE

DESIRE

PSYCHE

PSYCHOLOGY

SOPHISTICATED

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ADVERTISING

1. DESIGNED TO INFORM CONSUMERS ABOUT A PRODUCT

2. ADVERTISING FIRMS USE PSYCHOLOGY TO MAKE YOU WANT TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS

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DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING

DELIBERATELY MISLEADING CONSUMERS ABOUT A PRODUCT

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NO CREDIT

NO DOWN PAYMENT

BAD CREDIT OK

SIGN & DRIVE

ADVANTAGES OF COMPARISON SHOPPING

DO RESEARCH ON AVAILABLE ITEMS -- COMPARE PRODUCTS

2. KNOW YOUR SPENDING LIMITATIONS AND BUY ONLY WHAT YOU CAN COMFORTABLY AFFORD

3. MAKE CAREFUL DECISIONS

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BUYING TIPS

· BASE YOUR PURCHASES ON NEEDS -- NOT WANTS

· DO NOT CARRY CASH WHEN YOU ARE “JUST LOOKING”

· DO NOT USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

· WAIT AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE MAKING A MAJOR PURCHASE

· KNOW THE PRODUCT YOU ARE BUYING

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