Being feminine can often be seen as a disadvantage in the workplace. Especially at a male-dominated environment. However, there are some feminine qualities that can be useful when added into your career. There’s balance as well, of course. You can be more masculine in the workplace and be more feminine at home. However, there is also nothing wrong with adding some soft feminine element into your workplace. Here are some ways you can embrace femininity in the workplace and use it to your advantage.
Okay, wait.
Before that, we need to have a brief disclaimer.
Of course, as humans, we have both feminine and masculine energy inside of us. Some jobs do require you to be more masculine, especially if you are in the business, police and military and all jobs that require logic.
Take these advice with a grain of salt and pick the parts that work the best for your circumstance.
1. Dress Femininely
The easiest way to be feminine in the workplace is by dressing and looking feminine. You can do this by wearing dresses or light colors such as beige and white. Wearing red is also a great way to communicate your confidence and femininity at the same time because red is the color of passion.
For those who are working in specific fields such as the medical field, police and military, etc. You can still add femininity to your look by adding just a little bit of makeup and doing your hair. Wear perfume if it’s possible. All these small details can make you look more feminine and attractive in an instant.
2. Suggest Instead of Demand
Now, here is a psychological trick you may not know. Generally, if you are a woman, demanding something will make you seem ‘bossy’. The trick here is to say “I suggest” instead of “I want you” or “I order / demand you”.
You will still get your point across, but it sounds more pleasant to the ear. Combine it with the right body gesture and you can come across as powerful yet pleasant at the same time.
3. Be Assertive and Well-Spoken
In the workplace, you want to make sure you remain assertive, not aggressive.
Communicate your points through power body language and keep your words in order.
Being well-spoken without raising your voice is a great way to command respect from your work peers.
4. Smile More
Now, some people will find this tips odd if you are working at certain jobs. However, smiling more will make you seem more charming and you can use it to your advantage. People are more eager to help and do favors for the smiling person.
Of course, you don’t want to smile all the time and look foolish, but smile when you can or when something good happen.
This way your peers will remember that you are a feminine woman who’s friendly and sometimes, your male co-worker might even develop a protective air around you. Call it subtle seduction, but it works.
5. Be Collaborative
Now, there is a stereotype that women are more of a team player. You can use this ideal to your advantage. Be collaborative and gather the team’s strength together.
A female leader who is seen as friendly and democratic, using “we” instead of “I” are often more well-liked. Regardless of how you actually think about it, it’s an universal truth.
When you make others feel included, you can gain an excellent outcome and network at the same time. It will gain you respect when you are able to lead and bring the team together without force.
Conclusion
Now you know some ways you can embrace femininity in the workplace. Being feminine in the workplace can be challenging at times, but it is possible. If you know how to play up your femininity properly in the workplace, you can use it to make your job easier. Work smarter, not harder.
