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Numerous studies have shown that people are looked up to more and taken more seriously when they wear formal attire. This goes for both men and women.
Dressing formally makes a huge impression in job interviews, client meetings, dates, promotions and other situations. It can make it or break it for people in many instances.
In workplaces, people are more productive and there are less reports of sexual harrassment when they wear formal attire. Even in school, children are better behaved and perform better academically when they wear school uniforms.
So, the question is - Shouldn't people dress up much more often if they are perceived to be more powerful and have a higher status by do so? Who wouldn't want this advantage most of the time?
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05-22-2014, 03:30 PM
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I would think that its because they wish to be comfortable. Plus who wants to be outdoors working for the street dept or building houses in a suit? Plus if i see a guy in a suit i dont automatically think "authority figure". Someone in a suit tells me to do something im like "umm and who are you exactly?"
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05-22-2014, 04:43 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Yeah let's all wear suits to the beach, lol.
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05-22-2014, 04:45 PM
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Yea, the guys wearing suits selling cell phones at a kiosk in the mall, renting me my care at Enterprise, and selling socks at Macy's just look so authoritative and important.
And you are incorrect regarding school uniforms and workplace productivity.
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05-22-2014, 06:00 PM
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Location: CasaMo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pythonis
I Plus who wants to be outdoors working for the street dept or building houses in a suit?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
Yeah let's all wear suits to the beach, lol.
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Do you really think the OP was suggesting that? 
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05-22-2014, 06:15 PM
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Location: Howard County, MD
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1. They're expensive
2. They're uncomfortable
3. They require a lot of maintenance
4. They're too hot in the summer.
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05-22-2014, 06:23 PM
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Location: East Coast of the United States
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
Yeah let's all wear suits to the beach, lol.
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There probably is no advantage in wearing a suit to a beach.
However, suppose you're going out to dine at a restaurant. What do you think would likely make a better impression on the people serving your table - wearing a suit and tie, or a wearing a t-shirt and shorts?
If being formally dressed gets you superior service and attention, then that makes for a better dining experience, right? Based on your appearance and perceived socioeconomic status, the waiting staff may think you will likely tip them more as well.
The same goes for other situations - such as in hotels, airports, schools, stores, etc.
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05-22-2014, 06:39 PM
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Who cares what your server thinks?
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05-22-2014, 06:41 PM
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Location: Coachella Valley, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigCityDreamer
Numerous studies have shown that people are looked up to more and taken more seriously when they wear formal attire. This goes for both men and women.
Dressing formally makes a huge impression in job interviews, client meetings, dates, promotions and other situations. It can make it or break it for people in many instances.
In workplaces, people are more productive and there are less reports of sexual harrassment when they wear formal attire. Even in school, children are better behaved and perform better academically when they wear school uniforms.
So, the question is - Shouldn't people dress up much more often if they are perceived to be more powerful and have a higher status by do so? Who wouldn't want this advantage most of the time?
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Formal, like this???
http://simplymarvelous.files.wordpre...-gentlemen.jpg
Makes sense. I would totally look up to these working stiffs any day, cuz they formal!
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/learn...419-154969.jpg
Another formal working stiff on his way to the job-site. He digs ditches for a living, and let me tell you ... people sho do look up to him, cuz he looks formal and authoritative. Aint no sexual harassment going on here - no sir! He is probably THE most productive employee at the ditch digging company - definitely WAY more productive than his co-workers who are just a bunch of slackers - wearing jeans and tee shirts on the job!!! Anyhoo .... he certainly made a huge impression on me, and I perceive him to be really super powerful!!!
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/itcomm/learn...419-154969.jpg
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05-22-2014, 06:42 PM
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Location: Coachella Valley, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigCityDreamer
There probably is no advantage in wearing a suit to a beach.
However, suppose you're going out to dine at a restaurant. What do you think would likely make a better impression on the people serving your table - wearing a suit and tie, or a wearing a t-shirt and shorts?
If being formally dressed gets you superior service and attention, then that makes for a better dining experience, right? Based on your appearance and perceived socioeconomic status, the waiting staff may think you will likely tip them more as well.
The same goes for other situations - such as in hotels, airports, schools, stores, etc.
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I don't know about that, Big City Dreamer. Better keep on dreamin'!!!  
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