How to dress at the naturalization exam?
According to the article “First Impressions” in Psychological Science, Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov revealed that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face.
Regardless of how a naturalization/citizenship applicant behaves in private when they attend their naturalization exam, the interviewer will judge them based on their application, appearance, and decorum at the interview. This means that naturalization/citizenship applicants should do what they can to appear trustworthy and likeable.
These are a few grooming tips to help men and women successfully pass their naturalization exams.
| YES | NO |
| Men should be clean shaven or have a well-groomed beard | Open toe shoes (i.e. sandals) |
| Business attire (i.e. long-sleeved, dress shirt or pantsuit) | Sunglasses |
| Dress Slacks | Visible tattoos |
| Closed toe shoes | Heavy jewelry or large jewelry |
| Deodorant | Shorts |
| Trimmed or manicured fingernails | Blue jeans |
| Fresh breath and clean teeth | Bright colored clothes |
| Heels taller than 3 inches | |
| Revealing clothing | |
| Sneakers | |
| Caps or hats | |
| Chewing gum | |
| Fur coats or coats that resemble animal fur | |
| Perfumes or colognes |
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