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Re: This is so true!
Jemmie211:
I suppose we have been so influenced by our upbringing that we believe the clothing represents the behaviour. That is no more true than saying an attractive cover indicates a good book. Thanks for sharing you, and your friends', experiences.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on November 18, 2007 at 9:03 AM
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This is so true!
I was telling a couple of friends a story today:
Many years ago, my best friend and I went into a very upscale, nationally known, store right after leaving the beach. We were dressed in beach clothing (i.e. beat-up shirt, shorts, "flip-flops"). Our hair was messy from both swimming in the ocean and from the winds. We wanted to see how we were treated.
Basically, after entering the store without a greeting from anyone, one of the store employees followed us around the store, periodically asking us if we needed any help.
About a month later, we did our experiment again, only this time we were dressed in casual, but very becoming clothes. When we entered we were greeted with a very polite "Welcome to ........ if there is anything we can help you with, please let us know."
Then we were able to walk around the store without being followed and without being asked all the time whether we needed any help.
The jerks!
posted by
Jemmie211
on November 16, 2007 at 10:13 PM
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Re: Strange!!
WD: Your response is well reasoned. Thanks for commenting.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on November 12, 2007 at 9:07 AM
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Strange!!
Ex Turpi: I agree with your observations. My opinion is this: What is inside of a person's heart and soul is much more important than their garb. Unfortunately, most people don't agree with this. Appearance is much more important to them. If you're good looking and well-dressed, you must be a good or great person. In some cases, yes! In all cases, no!
posted by
WavyDavy
on November 11, 2007 at 6:31 PM
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Re: Very True Indeed!
Sira:
You are right in your implications. Perhaps the response is not so strange at all.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on November 9, 2007 at 8:03 AM
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Very True Indeed!
Do the clothes make the man, or does the man make himself, based on the clothes?
Personally, I feel more confident and "in charge" when I'm dressed in a smart looking business suit or skirt. Maybe that self image comes out in the way I carry myself, and people pick up on that rather than the clothes themselves?
posted by
Sira890
on November 8, 2007 at 10:42 AM
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To all you guys:
This comes from experience. I walk down the street in my suit, most people greet me as if I am important and erudite. Walk home, put on a jeans and an old cap, the very same persons pass me without noticing. Even though I greet them the same way. Thanks for commenting.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on November 7, 2007 at 8:11 AM
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Amen, EX_TURPI, Strange indeed.
But, it sure does happen.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 6, 2007 at 10:54 AM
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ex turpi
It makes me think.
posted by
richinstore
on November 5, 2007 at 7:28 AM
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Well said !
posted by
afzal50
on November 5, 2007 at 5:54 AM
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