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Signature is very important for legal identification as well as self-disclosure. The signature shape can convey your attitude, personality, and position. Improving your signature can be a valuable professional tool, while at the same time giving you a sense of self-satisfaction. Each person has a different ideal signature and improving their signature is easy.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Create the signature you like

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   Study your current signature. Sign a piece of paper and observe it carefully. How do you want it to change? Identify the changes you want as a step-by-step schedule for improved signature.
   • Readability rating. Is your name or initials easy to read by looking at your signature?
   • Think if you prefer cursive signature (curl) or typography, or a mix of the two.
   • Look at each letter, especially the first letter of your name. Do you like it now, or do you have a few characters you don't think that looks good?

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   Refer to the signatures. Finding your favorite signature style will help you decide which changes to embrace. Start by researching the signatures of the people you admire. You will be inspired by their signature.
   • If you are an artist and plan to sign your work, focus on other artists' signatures. Often a drawn signature is simpler than a handwritten signature, but should also be conspicuous.
   • Study historical signatures. In the old days, handwriting was so important that you will find examples of manuscripts from the 19th or early 20th century. Presidential signatures or famous writers are easy to find online.

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   Determine which font you like. If you are attracted to elaborate cursive typography, the classic handwritten style tutorials provide great inspiration. You might want a more angular look, for example. Browse the font databases, or browse the beautiful font practice book from the library, which will help you determine your favorite style.
   • While looking for fonts, print or copy the ones you need. From there you can choose letters with a beautiful style.

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   Write the first letter of your name. The first letter of your name is the most prominent thing in your signature, it should be personal and easy to read. Maybe you will just sign your initials.
   • Try swinging a butterfly stroke like a hook to see if you fit it.
   • Practice signing your initials several times until you are satisfied.

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   Practice regularly. For your signature to be as uniform as you like, you should practice every opportunity. Your hands will learn the rhythm and signature pattern through repetition, until you can unconsciously sign your signature without much thought.
   • Every time you need to sign, pay attention to using the new signature style you're practicing.
   • Write your name over and over on the notebook. You can do this during class or a meeting where you normally just doodle, or while sitting at home watching TV.
   • Eventually, your signature becomes second instinct.

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   Be consistent. Signature is an important identifier. When setting up a new signature style, be sure to use it as your credit card signature or when signing documents or invoices. Thanks to that, when others compare your signature for identification, all will be the same. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Convey the correct message with signature

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   Choose a size. The size of the signature reveals how confident you are. A signature larger than the printed characters shows that you are confident, or courageous or on top. Smaller signatures reflect self-motivated people, but at the same time lack of confidence.
   • It's best to start with a medium-sized signature. Because it reflects balance and modesty.

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   Readability rating. People who write difficult to read often do not have much time, but it really does not cost much to write a name that is easy to read.
   • A signature that is difficult to explain or read conveys the message that the writer thinks his identity is known by everyone.
   • This will cause others to judge this as arrogant or careless.

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   Consider an acronym. Signing with an acronym instead of a full name affects the formal message. The abbreviation of your name can be interpreted to mean you do not want to be involved.
   • If an acronym should make up an acronym or meaningful word, avoid signing it.
   • If you are trying to create a friendly atmosphere at work, use your real name to sign and use in communications.
   • If you want to set up a hierarchy like the corporate environment, please initial your name and leave your name intact to create a harmonious atmosphere. (These apply in cultural environments and Western naming)

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   Decide how to use the name. Whichever style you sign depends on the use case. Very few people in this world are known by just one name. Celebrities may be able to sign a name, but for ordinary people it's not a good idea.
   • If your name is very common, and the recipient of a contact can be confused, it is best to write both the first and middle names to distinguish them.
   • If you are in a close relationship with the reader and want to send a intimate message, it is possible to just sign a name. For example, when sending letters to family.
   • Communicating with subordinates should accompany the job title as Professor (Dr.) or Doctor (PhD). This is useful when it comes to setting up a serious corporate atmosphere with someone familiar.

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   Do not indiscriminately use names. Once you've worked hard to get an academic or professional degree, you will want to include them in your signature such as Bachelor (BA) or MD (Bachelor of Medicine). The name should only be included in the signature when it is professional and not as popular as a bachelor.
   • Use titles only when obtaining a professional certification. Such as RN (Royal Navy), MD (Medical Doctor) and Doctorate (PhD) are professional certifications. But bachelor is not and should not be included in the signature. That information may be recorded on a resume.
   • Military rank and professional and academic qualifications should not be used together. If you have both types of titles, only use the military title.If the context is clear in favor of an academic degree, remove the military rank.
   • Consider context. If you are a professor and everyone in the department has a PhD, it would be silly to add a PhD in a colleague's signature. You should use this formal title for your subordinates, while for colleagues, it is less formal.
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