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I'm flying tomorrow morning for a week to NC - Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, Ashville, Aberdeen, Black Mountain, Banner Elk. I'm flying into Raleigh, then doing a road trip to those places and calling on clients at each, then back to Raleigh.
I have some questions, for which responses I would be deeply grateful - especially, as I'm using this as an opportunity to see if this is where I would like to relocate to.
Firstly, what's the weather like. Is it hot or cold or wet? Will I need a coat? Does a dress or two suffice?
Next, is calling on business very formal? Do I need a suit? Are black trousers and white shirt acceptable?
Will I need to bring warm clothes or is it well and truly summer?
This week is going to be fairly warm around here. We're expecting highs in the upper 80s with a chance of thunderstorms, so it'll probably be a bit muggy, too. What can I say ... summer decided to arrive just in time for your visit!
Proper dress can vary a lot depending upon the industry. What sort of businesses will you be visiting while you're here? Are you going to job interviews?
Proper dress can vary a lot depending upon the industry. What sort of businesses will you be visiting while you're here? Are you going to job interviews?
Ditto MrsSteel's question about type of business you are conducting. That will help us better answer you.
Weather is going to be very hot and sticky. Thursday will be over 90, for example. Random rain showers and thunderstorms are expected.
You won't need a jacket, but maybe an umbrella. It doesn't get cold enough in the evenings even for a sweater.
Most businesses are fairly casual. The men wear collared shirts or polo shirts, but few wear ties (again, business dependent). Most women don't wear suits unless they're in politics/law or some other business in which they have to dress up more.
weather.com can be your friend. Try that or accuweather, as weather forcasts can change. It's finally starting to get a little humid, so I would say Summer has started.
As a banker that has gone along on several client visits spanning many industries in the Southeast, I would recommend a suit. If you go with a skirt and jacket, no hose is required. I prefer pants and a jacket with a collared shirt (versus a shell) underneath. Then if the client's environment suggests it, I can remove the jacket.
As a banker that has gone along on several client visits spanning many industries in the Southeast, I would recommend a suit. If you go with a skirt and jacket, no hose is required. I prefer pants and a jacket with a collared shirt (versus a shell) underneath. Then if the client's environment suggests it, I can remove the jacket.
Makes sense to me.
I would add:
You may not need a sweater or jacket in Raleigh, Charlotte, or Aberdeen this week, but Banner Elk and Asheville will probably make you glad you brought one.
The mountains will be cooler in the evenings.
NOAA's National Weather Service is better than the weather channel (weather.com). Its going to be HOT HOT HOT. Especially if you're coming from up North.
As a banker that has gone along on several client visits spanning many industries in the Southeast, I would recommend a suit. If you go with a skirt and jacket, no hose is required. I prefer pants and a jacket with a collared shirt (versus a shell) underneath. Then if the client's environment suggests it, I can remove the jacket.
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Originally Posted by frogandtoad
Always better to overdress than underdress. When in doubt, dress up.
Ditto what both JJingle and frogandtoad recommend. I believe it is better to overdress than underdress. If you follow JJingle's suggestion, removing a jacket is an option if you are slightly overdressed. If you go in underdressed, i.e., too casual in a more formal environment, there is little you can do to remedy.
A first impression says a lot. When I greet and meet with individuals who come to my office, formal dress says a lot more than casual, IMO.
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