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Thread ID: 128816 2013-01-17 02:50:00 Neckties... You mean Napkins from the 1600s? lordnoddy (3645) PC World Chat
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1323170 2013-01-17 02:50:00 It's been brought to my attention that I still wear a napkin from the 1600s to work because it is considered 'office attire'!

Anyone working in an office environment being forced to do the same? Comments?
lordnoddy (3645)
1323171 2013-01-17 03:27:00 One of the reasons I became a contractor - I don't have to adhere to archaic dress standards!!

If the job requires it, I will explain that I am not interested, thank you... I will never wear a tie again.

I can dress scruffier in a suit and tie than 'normal' clothes.

Insistence on a tie in the 21st century is stupid - especially in a sub-tropical country.
johcar (6283)
1323172 2013-01-17 04:30:00 I'm with you, Johcar. I gave 2 suits away 12 years ago, and although I kept a couple of my best ties, I don't wear them, either. The only time I wear the last remaining suit is to a more formal wedding, or a funeral - but without a tie. I get called on from time to time to give the tux an airing and then I'll wear a bow tie (pre-tied!), but that's it.

In LN's case though, I think his office need to put their staff at a perceived upper level from most of their client base so I'd tend to go along with that. It's a useful tool to help exert some level of authority.

:2cents:
WalOne (4202)
1323173 2013-01-17 06:26:00 At the only two office jobs I had I was reqd to wear a tie. I dealt directly with the public at the second one. It never bothered me at all & if it was optionalI would still have worn a tie. To me it is a mark of respect to the customer. So yes, I am old fashoned.
I am watching a TV doco on the NZ Customs & note that all the officers are in ties with their uniforms. Very smart in my vieww. PJ
Poppa John (284)
1323174 2013-01-17 06:52:00 I'm glad I'll be working from home/uni :D pcuser42 (130)
1323175 2013-01-17 07:13:00 I think 'Neck-tie' is the most silly 'invention' of mankind! Men wearing neckties really look stupid, to me. bk T (215)
1323176 2013-01-17 07:37:00 Without a tie, where can you put your tie clip? R2x1 (4628)
1323177 2013-01-17 18:39:00 I see loads of men in suits and shirts without a tie.
So long as you are dressing in business attire I don't think they can force you to wear a certain item.
pctek (84)
1323178 2013-01-17 18:42:00 I still haven't decided whether my tie should go inside or outside my waistcoat on windy days. R2x1 (4628)
1323179 2013-01-17 20:15:00 I wouldn't care...just a piece of clothing that's gonna come off after work anyway.
Have to have one for school anyway.
ChazTheGeek (16619)
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