1971 U.S. Women's Open

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Oh, look at my hair -- it's all messed up! Listen, I am determined not to have another blue Monday Going to work, making your way in the army is pretty much the same as in civilian life. Basically, you have to know your job, you have to be willing to work, and you have to know how to get along with people. While the fundamental requirement may be the same there are some differences -- a little something extra is needed for the successful military career. One of the most important ingredients for example is good military manners. You know, I really like this post, but I think it's time for me to move on. I'd really like a new assignment. Me too. You know, I wish I could get that special assignment in Belgium. Belgium? Oh man! I'm available! Ok, I would give anything to have that groovy job in Belgium... just ANYTHING! Unfortunately Miss Marilyn Vernon has that whole thing filled up. Oh does she? Yeah... She has about 10 What? Robertson? There's no question about it... I don't know what you two are talking about -- you both know Sue is the only one who has the chance for it. You're out of your mind! I'm glad everyone knows exactly who should get my recommendation for that assignment. Because I don't I don't. And I'm their commanding officer. It's not as if one girl is head and shoulders above the other. They're all fine girls. And they all deserve the assignment. How anybody make a sensible decision in a situation like this? Let me see... Who most deserves the assignment? Susan? Marilyn? Carol? I guess their co-workers know more about them than anyone else Well, thank you Mr. Jones So you want to know about Marilyn We have a fine group of girls in this office. And they do a wonderful job. I suppose Marilyn has always been a favorite of mine. She does a wonderful job Besides, she's kind of nice to have around. A wonderful girl. Okay, she's a hard worker. We're all hard workers. What's that got to do with anything? She's a terrific-looking girl. That hasn't hurt her a but, believe me. I guess Marilyn is one of the prettiest girls in my company. But I must say she doesn't always make the most of it She forgets herself and wears jewelry with her uniform. The extreme hairstyles she wears time to time don't exactly go well with her WAC uniform She likes to hike up her skirt so that it becomes a mini-skirt She's a bright girl but she's going to have to improve We don't really frown on wearing jewelry or dramatic hairstyles or the new look in clothes I think the mini-skirts pantsuits bell bottoms are great in their place And that's the key things that are appropriate at the time and place For example, with formal evening wear, this girl's dramatic makeup, extreme hairstyle, are fine and her gown is beautiful But iIm sure you'd agree that sneakers are ridiculous with this kind of costume Selecting the right makeup and the right dress are more than matters of taste with us In one important sense, it's what we mean by military manners Marilyn would do a good job but her personal appearance I still have a decision to make here Well, let me see... Carol Robertson would also be good. She's an entirely different kind of girl Oh yes and I tabulated the test results here They're all summarized at the end of the report with the conclusions that the Colonel gave me That's real fine, Robertson. Thank you so much. You're welcome You always depend on Carol. She really applies herself and works hard In fact, somtimes I think she knows more about what's going on here than I do. She's a real marvel. But that's not just my opinion. Ask anyone. They'll tell you the same thing about Robertson. This girl is the most efficient person in this office. She works hard on all the projects, and, more important, she's always there to help somebody. If you look over there, you can see what I mean. Now let me get this right, Carol Definitions. If a person..... If I decided on her work alone, I suppose I would recommend Carol She does a superb job. But there's more to it than that And Carol has to correct a few little problems if she hopes to get anywhere Carol is neat, clean, and could be attractive. But I think she's confused about a few things. She confuses military bearing and behavior with male mannerism Well, they're not the same thing at all And her walk that really is a problem She's forgotten that the 30 inch step is for the drill field And that every place else, you walk like a girl If she would only learn to walk properly Now, don't misunderstand me for a moment I have nothing against Carol She's a fine girl and I'm very pleased with her work But every time I see her, she carries herself as if she were on a parade field I feel that our ladies around here and walk and talk, stand and sit like young ladies and I see no reason for them to change just because they're in uniform You agree? Yes, sir. Fine. Thank you for coming by. See what I mean? A real problem Now Susan Mayfield is something else again. She's not as efficient as Carol but she is completely feminine at all times. And let me assure you that adds to a military effectiveness She has all the grace and charm that a young girl has She knows how to walk, stand, and sit in a graceful, feminine manner Good morning. This is Specialist Mayfield speaking. A new pamphlet was supposed to come in this week. Could you come in and help me find it? Certainly, ma'am. She also knows and practices all the rules of military courtesy that she has learned Good morning, ma'am Specialist Mayfield, do you have that new DA pamphlet on the first floor? Yes ma'am. I filed it just this morning. I'll go and get it for you. Thank you. Holding doors open, standing while talking with an officer, are just a few examples of proper military courtesy. It shows a sign of respect which an enlisted person shows her superior They also serve. They show the alertness and awareness of the individual. Those who tend to ignore the proper military courtesy will also ignore courtesy in their civilian behavior. Here you are ma'am Thank you Specialist Mayfield. Excuse me ma'am, I believe my phone is ringing. Surely. One of the most serious problems in proper military etiquette arises in answering the telephone. Susan knows how important it is and she knows how it should be done Battalion headquarters, Specialist Mayfield, sir. No, I'm sorry, sir. Captain Foster isn't in right now. She is expected back at 11:30 Would you like to leave a message, sir? Yes, I'll see that she gets it. Major Murphy called and would like to know status of the theater report. by 1300 hours this afternoon. Will there be anything else, sir? Yes, I'll see that she gets it. Military manners, yes. But more than that correct telephone technique is an indication of personal effectiveness and knowing how to get the job done I suppose self-expression is one of the big problems for many of our girls and this goes beyond telephone answering alone in many respects this is as important as their appearance The trouble here is that people just don't know what they sound like. There's all the difference in the world between "That's going to take all day" and "I'll get it done it as quickly as possible." If people could hear themselves, they would realize how important the right tone of voice, the right selection of words are. Well, there you are. These are just a few of the things that I have to consider for making my recommendation on which woman will go to Belgium Many of the women put in a lot of effort and never seem to get anywhere I think just seeing what is acceptable and what isn't may be helpful For example, We all know that you shouldn't wear a miniskirt as part of the uniform There's no question about that and that you should walk in a feminine manner at all times What we're talking about applies as much to civilian life as it does to the military The key words in both settings are appropriateness and good taste. Now then. Who do I recommend for the assignment to Belgium? As a rule, it goes to the girl who does something about her career A girl who gives matter a little thought, a little effort And the final analysis, though, is up to you