Should BA have a dress code?
#136
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"Appropriately" when you work in technology is a bit different ... when I meet someone who is wearing a tie, I will assume, "ah, I'm talking to a salesman who has no understanding of the actual technology and this conversation is not going to be a productive use of my time". I could be wrong, but I haven't been so far.
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#137
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I used to prefer wearing a suit and tie when flying. At some point I lost a cufflink that was dear to me at security and the added effort of removing my jacket recalibrated my dress sense - also, having to remove good shoes and putting them on again without a shoehorn, standing up.
That said, if other people want to dress a certain way and it does not affect me - what possible objection could I have? It's not a club.
That said, if other people want to dress a certain way and it does not affect me - what possible objection could I have? It's not a club.
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I prefer long sleeve office wear without a tie...comfortable docker khaki pants and expensive leather shoes and belt and a confident look and smile when flying.
And a light backpack (North Face) for lap top and hard drive as well as phone charger and home keys and a backup phone.
And a light backpack (North Face) for lap top and hard drive as well as phone charger and home keys and a backup phone.
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"Appropriately" when you work in technology is a bit different ... when I meet someone who is wearing a tie, I will assume, "ah, I'm talking to a salesman who has no understanding of the actual technology and this conversation is not going to be a productive use of my time". I could be wrong, but I haven't been so far.
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Yes it would, and some carriers provide a shower already so a full size bath would put BA clearly back in the game. (Were not A380s going to have swimming pools, libraries and bowling alleys as part of their attraction; what became of that idea.)
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I am more of boat shoe man myself.
But really. Hmm then they take them off and the smell, at least with flip flops there is some airing before they de shoe.
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Saudia have just announced a dress code. Shouldn't BA raise standards by doing the same?
Quote: Details of the dress code featured on Saudia Airlines website show that the airline requires guests to dress in a way that does not 'cause offense or discomfort to other passengers'. eg no shorts for men, no tight clothes for women....
Quote: Details of the dress code featured on Saudia Airlines website show that the airline requires guests to dress in a way that does not 'cause offense or discomfort to other passengers'. eg no shorts for men, no tight clothes for women....