Patrick Hall
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Spambots sure are getting sophisticated. This one almost sounds sentient.I really thought we were talking about shirts only. Obviously.
Spambots sure are getting sophisticated. This one almost sounds sentient.I really thought we were talking about shirts only. Obviously.
To be quite frank; it sounds as if you are describing Nero Wolf. I don't understand how your description of this individual, however, really leads in to your posting title of giving the finger. Wear what you wear for your own satisfaction, and to honor and respect your hosts, if there are any, as long as you maintain discretion (don't wear a morning coat to eat breakfast at Denny's, probably, and probably don't wear a tuxedo to church in the morning as it's an incorrect use of the ensemble), at least, that is my perspective on the subject; basically just maintain good taste in your circumstances. Other than being completely inappropriately dressed for your circumstances; wear what you will.Have you ever worn certain clothes in a business/professional setting to effectively give others (especially superiors) "the finger?"
I was thinking today of the gentleman that was the director of internal audit at the firm I used to work for. He was a very serious, smart and formidable individual. His suits, accouterments and overall look was that of a CPA with good/timeless taste.
But he did wear "interesting" outerwear. He had this gorgeous black wool cloak for example (it must have cost as much as a nice economy car back then) that he wore during the colder months. It didn't look theatrical (on him.) It looked rather intimidating and thought provoking. He also wore what I now believe would be called an "opera cape."
For hats he wore (from what I can remember), homburgs, top hats and tricorns amongst others. Looking back they all seemed to be of superior quality. I really wished I had asked him why he wore such "odd" outerwear? He wasn't viewed as an eccentric within our firm given his seriousness and competence. He didn't really have client/customer contact so there were no issues there.
It has always made me wonder if such gear is acceptable in a business environment? It didn't seem to negatively impact his own career. My guess is that he wore what he did at least in part to give the finger to those consumed by office politics on matters like garb?
I'd say this is more of a response to someone else's breach of good etiquette, manners, and propriety, and not an escalating one, and hence (as there always will be), stands as an example of a sort of exception to the rule, really though, it's just a stance for your own right to free speech and personal expression. No one has the right to take that away from you, unless your self expression is something like racism or some other such vileness. When I think of giving someone the finger, I imagine some internalized conversation with the perceived or pre-supposed opinion of another that just takes a bad turn and starts to make someone do things that they wouldn't normally do, solely to spite someone else, and for no other reason; in effect, allowing that other person to dictate your actions. A silly scenario, but one which I've seen often enough. I figure dress for what makes you happy, over all, and within reason, and if anyone has a problem with it, and you're not outside the bounds of good taste; they can suck an egg.Had a boss who was, let us say, an unpleasant chap. One day, whilst being chauffered to the office in his limousine, he spotted me walking to work in a Yankees cap. Apparently he was not a Yankees fan, as he had an underling instruct me to cease wearing said cap. From that point forward the Yankees cap was worn daily and, when in the office, placed prominently on my desk.
I've always been somewhat of a sloppy dresser. I'm a land surveyor and we don't dress up much as we are usually covered in mud, dust, weeds, etc...
I always just give em the finger to give em the finger
I even wouldn't do that. There is a guy here at university where I work that comes every day in sweatpants and t-shirt, even at meetings, conferences and seminars. Once I heard him saying that he does that because he loves running back home. But then why not use the Sport's centre and its FREE lockers to change?In pyjamas?! How could anyone go outside in their pyjamas, aside from briefly putting out the bins?
Addressing a crowd in shorts (unless it's a sports meeting) should be illegal.