Ridiculously Overdressed
Some women who work in the same building as I were discussing personal styles of dress. One of them told me my style was to be ridiculously overdressed.
I hope your day is going as well...
Hans
I hope your day is going as well...
Hans
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I don't see how a discussion about the level of formality of clothes would ever lead to this. Not unless he says: "You're right. I am overdressed" and then proceeds to remove all his clothes.Given that it's a work environment and these are women making the remarks, just stay quiet.
To do otherwise is an invitation to be the next #MeToo poster boy.
I am overdressed most days but no one ever calls me out on it - usually I get complimented. I like suits - what can I say - and they like me!
Are you willing to bet your career on this? I'm being totally serious. Perhaps not the place to discuss this but we live in a different world now.I don't see how a discussion about the level of formality of clothes would ever lead to this. Not unless he says: "You're right. I am overdressed" and then proceeds to remove all his clothes.
A well dressed man exudes toxic masculinity, no? Disagree and I'll label you as someone who perpetuates male dominance and intimidation at work.
Agree completely...it was quite an overly-dramatic post.I don't see how a discussion about the level of formality of clothes would ever lead to this. Not unless he says: "You're right. I am overdressed" and then proceeds to remove all his clothes.
Gosh, where do you keep your shoes!?I had a female coworker reach down and rub my suede chukkas today. Talk about odd.
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Once had a female coworker request many moons ago that I remove my suspenders/braces as she wanted to try them on. Ah, the good old days . . . .
Every language adapts words from other languages, sometimes changing the pronunciation, sometimes not. Do you e.g. think "kindergarten" is of English origin?Please tell me this post is true, so I can fall over in laughter. Sarariman? I'm going to hell for my amusement at that one.
The saying goes that a japanese word for suit, sabiro, is derived from the japanese attempt at saying "Savile Row".
"My suede chukkas are YUGE. And extra wide!"...Suede chukka? Is that what we're calling IT now?
Uh oh... In some cultures, that makes you a married couple.I had a female coworker reach down and rub my suede chukkas today. Talk about odd.
Really good point. Linguistic cross-pollination has enriched many a language. Consider all that Yiddish words have done for American English: I'm grateful to have at my disposal such terms as megilla, maven, nosh, chutzpah, glitch, nebbish, schlock, klutz, shtick, dreck, schlep, mensch, schmooze, and on and on. Such useful and evocative words.Every language adapts words from other languages, sometimes changing the pronunciation, sometimes not. Do you e.g. think "kindergarten" is of English origin?
Ferkokteh post.Really good point. Linguistic cross-pollination has enriched many a language. Consider all that Yiddish words have done for American English: I'm grateful to have at my disposal such terms as megilla, maven, nosh, chutzpah, glitch, nebbish, schlock, klutz, shtick, dreck, schlep, mensch, schmooze, and on and on. Such useful and evocative words.
Oi vey. Are you implying that I'm a putz?Ferkokteh post.
I don't know about toxic masculinity but a man that's well dressed by this forum's standards does, IMO, exude an air of masculinity and power. I know my experiences are different than yours. I mean, I'm pretty certain that if I were to have a discussion with a woman about the level of formality of clothes it would not be taken the wrong way. Not sure how that would work out for others though.Are you willing to bet your career on this? I'm being totally serious. Perhaps not the place to discuss this but we live in a different world now.
A well dressed man exudes toxic masculinity, no? Disagree and I'll label you as someone who perpetuates male dominance and intimidation at work.
My kinda guy!I don't know about toxic masculinity but a man that's well dressed by this forum's standards does, IMO, exude an air of masculinity and power. I know my experiences are different than yours. I mean, I'm pretty certain that if I were to have a discussion with a woman about the level of formality of clothes it would not be taken the wrong way. Not sure how that would work out for others though.
Studly!
You dress how you feel.If someone was to say I was "overdressed" I'd respond with: "By whose standards?"
I've never gotten that one. I have gotten: "Why so dressed up?" or "Why are you wearing a suit?" To which I usually reply: "Because why not."
Howard, you’re a mensch. A real mensch. (That’s a compliment.)
Exactly. I see other people -- men and women -- look ridiculous. Like they're wearing a costume, so why can't I wear something that I think looks good and makes me feel good?You dress how you feel.
Sometimes, if a good looking woman asks me why I'm so dressed up, I'll say: "Because I look good. Don't you think?" I've never gotten a negative reply from that.
You are indeed a Mensch Howard, our Mensch.Howard, you're a mensch. A real mensch. (That's a compliment.)
I suppose by contemporary community standards, I'm overdressed every day. I don't think I'm over-doing it so much as that the bar is set pretty low around here. I also get a lot of those questions as to why I'm so dressed up - and much more so if we stop anyplace else coming or going from a formal occasion. But, we get a lot of compliments, too. Overall, I'm good with it...If someone was to say I was "overdressed" I'd respond with: "By whose standards?"
I've never gotten that one. I have gotten: "Why so dressed up?" or "Why are you wearing a suit?" To which I usually reply: "Because why not."
Insightful observation-and one that I suppose most people on this forum could accurately say about themselves. As Jan Libourel said:I don't think I'm over-doing it so much as that the bar is set pretty low around here.
"O tempura, o s'mores."
Or something like that. (I'm hungry all of a sudden. Wonder why.)
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