Do you "dress up" to fly premium cabin?
Oct 11, 2018, 1:56 pm
#466
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: AA Gold; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 31
I am not sure in which sense wearing a suit and a hat is "respectful" and "courteous". In fact, I would argue it could be portrayed as not very courteous to those who earn less or do not get to work in a suit. With income inequality being the main source of social discomfort, or even criminality, I don't think wearing a suit is a net positive for society. Sure it is a net positive for you because people may treat you better, but not for society as a whole.
I don't see how I dress could sadden anyone. And if it does, hopefully their entitlement will shrink with time. I've got drawers full of t-shirts and jeans. I've never been happier and more successful. Heck I showed up at the interview like that... I'm very glad the world has come this far.
I don't see how I dress could sadden anyone. And if it does, hopefully their entitlement will shrink with time. I've got drawers full of t-shirts and jeans. I've never been happier and more successful. Heck I showed up at the interview like that... I'm very glad the world has come this far.
Also, I never said anyone has to agree with me...I still get to think what I think. And thanks for the "entitlement" barb.
Oct 12, 2018, 9:34 am
#467
Join Date: Apr 2017
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I am not sure in which sense wearing a suit and a hat is "respectful" and "courteous". In fact, I would argue it could be portrayed as not very courteous to those who earn less or do not get to work in a suit. With income inequality being the main source of social discomfort, or even criminality, I don't think wearing a suit is a net positive for society. Sure it is a net positive for you because people may treat you better, but not for society as a whole.
I don't see how I dress could sadden anyone. And if it does, hopefully their entitlement will shrink with time. I've got drawers full of t-shirts and jeans. I've never been happier and more successful. Heck I showed up at the interview like that... I'm very glad the world has come this far.
I don't see how I dress could sadden anyone. And if it does, hopefully their entitlement will shrink with time. I've got drawers full of t-shirts and jeans. I've never been happier and more successful. Heck I showed up at the interview like that... I'm very glad the world has come this far.
Because some people are impoverished, I should be ashamed of being successful... Absolutely ridiculous.
Oct 12, 2018, 9:50 am
#468
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA Plat, UA 1K>Plat>moving to Silver
Posts: 2,090
I don’t care what other people wear on board, and fail to see why anyone should care what I wear. Admittedly, that often includes a blazer because I like having lots of pockets for my electronics.
That doesn’t mean I don’t find other travelers amusing. Last time I was in DEN, I saw a guy walking through the terminal wearing only swim trunks, flip-flops and a terry bathrobe. Bigben, was that you?
That doesn’t mean I don’t find other travelers amusing. Last time I was in DEN, I saw a guy walking through the terminal wearing only swim trunks, flip-flops and a terry bathrobe. Bigben, was that you?
Oct 13, 2018, 1:25 am
#471
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OW Emerald
Posts: 753
And your answer is that "Yes I'm not gonna listen to you because it's a net positive for me so I'm still gonna enjoy my success"
I know the truth is bothersome, but making a strawman out of it isn't going to make it go away. Enjoy your success, just know it can only last if most people in society want said society to continue on its tracks. I've lived in a few different places, and elitism comes in varying degrees. There are places where people are very successful while still in touch with the rest of society. I'm just sad London isn't one of them.
Oct 13, 2018, 6:15 am
#473
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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The fashion police who bemoan the lack of courtesy when people don't wear suits or are aghast at the mere sight of pink sweat pants in the lounge continue to fight a losing battle on all fronts. They are not unlike Japanese hold-outs on remote islands in WWII who continued fighting not knowing that the Emperor surrendered.
The war is over fashion police. You lost. Throw away your ties, loosen your collars and deal with it.
The war is over fashion police. You lost. Throw away your ties, loosen your collars and deal with it.
Oct 13, 2018, 7:11 am
#475
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Oct 13, 2018, 7:31 am
#476
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: RDU
Posts: 5,239
You're the one who decided to turn this into a war. Tuck in your shirt! Don't make me tell you again.
Oct 13, 2018, 7:36 am
#477
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Oct 13, 2018, 7:46 am
#478
Join Date: Apr 2008
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