Men have worn ties in every office I've worked in

My employer has grown more casual in these matters over the past 25 years, but I've always worn a tie to work there, even back when I also wore bluejeans (which I've outgrown—in both senses, alas). The slight strangling sensation serves to remind me where I am, and has figuratively choked back many an indiscreet observation or personal reminiscence over the years (the institutional culture is decidedly conservative). I have lately realized that my semi-natty dress code (tie, haircut oftener than quarterly, oxford cloth shirt and pleated trousers) has served me well with the New Boss (2+ years, and quite the stylish fella) when at a recent meeting he noticed my honeymoon shoes (difficult to describe, but something like two-toned suede sneakers), frowned and said "That's OK for weekend wear, but—not for work, if you don't mind." Given the, heh-heh, delicacy of my political position on the org chart, a wink was quite as good as a nod, and the honeymoon shoes have been banished to, well, weekend use. The things we do to pay the rent/mortgage!

Speaking of the things we do, congratulations on the new gig. May it be altogether happier and more remunerative than the old.

cordially,

Post #230,173 by bionerd 10/20/05 9:19:56 AM Reply	Men have worn ties in every office I've worked in That's the norm in my industry. Follow your muse
Post #230,294 by rcareaga 10/20/05 8:29:34 PM Reply	Re: Men have worn ties... My employer has grown more casual in these matters over the past 25 years, but I've always worn a tie to work there, even back when I also wore bluejeans (which I've outgrown—in both senses, alas). The slight strangling sensation serves to remind me where I am, and has figuratively choked back many an indiscreet observation or personal reminiscence over the years (the institutional culture is decidedly conservative). I have lately realized that my semi-natty dress code (tie, haircut oftener than quarterly, oxford cloth shirt and pleated trousers) has served me well with the New Boss (2+ years, and quite the stylish fella) when at a recent meeting he noticed my honeymoon shoes (difficult to describe, but something like two-toned suede sneakers), frowned and said "That's OK for weekend wear, but—not for work, if you don't mind." Given the, heh-heh, delicacy of my political position on the org chart, a wink was quite as good as a nod, and the honeymoon shoes have been banished to, well, weekend use. The things we do to pay the rent/mortgage! Speaking of the things we do, congratulations on the new gig. May it be altogether happier and more remunerative than the old. cordially, Die Welt ist alles, was der Fall ist.
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