Are you still wearing a tie a work?

[Maurice Picarda]

It's odd how quickly it's changed. All through the nineties, they were compulsory. I worked with an old university friend for a while - just the two of us, in a serviced office cubbyhole - and we both wore ties.

Now, the etiquette is quite complex. You wear them if interviewing for a full time job, but not for contract or consultancy gigs. You wear them if you're presenting on behalf of your employer to a largeish audience or to new customers, but it would be rude to wear a tie when meeting an existing customer or contact: it would look as if you had some sort of agenda and weren't there to collaborate.

 

[RubyBlue]

Suit and tie every single day without fail.

I don't unless it's a meeting but I wish I could as I think it looks pretty good but it just feels all wrong on me and I end up feeling uncomfortable.

 

[machine cat]

I have to wear a suit and tie everyday as I may be in court at short notice. Some days I'll go open-necked but make sure to bring a matching tie just in case.

Generally I like them (except skinny ties).

 

[Mr Smin]

I have to wear a suit and tie everyday as I may be in court at short notice. Some days I'll go open-necked but make sure to bring a matching tie just in case.

Generally I like them (except skinny ties).

Reminds me of a time when I was temping at cafcass, one of the front line guys asked me if i had a jacket he could borrow. Completely missing the point, I offered him my parka as it as a cold day and i thought he just needed to go out somewhere.