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FrodosPet

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2. For public facing positions, absolutely

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Thu Oct 27, 2016, 03:13 AM

Oct 2016

Speaking as someone who dresses like a slob pretty much always...I sit and home and work, or I go to the store, or a park, or a friend's house, no big whoop.

When I've had public facing jobs, I dress the part. Sorry. That's how people's head work. Some clothes build confidence in the abilities and professionalism of who is wearing them, and some distract.

If you have a beach bar full of Jimmy Buffett and Bob Marley - ya, I want you in a bare midriff and wearing flip flops. I am walking out if you aren't. OTOH, when I am dealing with the state in any way, it is NOT for kicks and giggles. Dress like a grown up.

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No flip-flops or exposed belly buttons for Kentucky state workers [View all] Judi Lynn Oct 2016 OP

That's just plain weird. Or hilarious. MissB Oct 2016 #1

I wouldn't want to work in your office environment. closeupready Oct 2016 #18

For public facing positions, absolutely FrodosPet Oct 2016 #2

I don't have a problem with dressing professionally. cwydro Oct 2016 #3

Same here malaise Oct 2016 #4

+1. closeupready Oct 2016 #19

I do. LWolf Oct 2016 #5

I wore a suit last night...as did all the men on my staff. titaniumsalute Oct 2016 #6

I don't know. LWolf Oct 2016 #7

So since you don't trust people who wear suits, it seems you DO judge others by what they wear. cwydro Oct 2016 #11

Yes. No. Sort of. LWolf Oct 2016 #12

Not with the Chief Wahoo logo. FSogol Oct 2016 #22

Oh Jesus U. Christ telling somebody to dress appropriately isn't close to deforming feet snooper2 Oct 2016 #15

??!???!????!???!!!??????? CBGLuthier Oct 2016 #17

+1. And unlike most such dress codes, this one doesn't target only women. nt tblue37 Oct 2016 #9

I don't have a problem with dressing appropriately for a job. Vinca Oct 2016 #8

I basicly agree also, If you represent the state, You need to act and look the part "professional" Old Vet Oct 2016 #10

Flipflops would be terrible in a bar. Glasses and bottles break easily. FSogol Oct 2016 #23

I have been to Kentucky. This is a good thing. AngryAmish Oct 2016 #13

ROFLMAO snooper2 Oct 2016 #16

The flip-flops thing is also a safety issue often. WillowTree Oct 2016 #14

I've Been Working RobinA Oct 2016 #20