jvp

And ultimately, that's all it is: appearance. I prefer actual results, not the appearances of it.

Thankfully: so does GM.

FrankLP

Dress code is a reflection of a company's culture and that company's code of conduct. While simply donning a uniform doesn't necessarily reflect an individual's personal attributes (personality, political views, etc.), it does however reflect that the person has been hired and thus has committed to a company's culture and code of conduct (at least while they're there at work).

That said... there are many extremely intelligent, talented and hard working people at Google (who have a very lenient dress code https://www.wired.com/2007/03/how-to-dress-fo/), and there some many extremely intelligent, talented and hard working people at the Mayo Clnic (who have a very specific/prescriptive dress code https://careerawareness.mayoclinic.o...dress-decorum/).

Both companies are very well respected, and accomplish their core business at a very high level.

The point is, a dress code is up to the company to determine; to decide what fits their culture, and ultimately what leads to the best results for them.

As a consumer, I have to decide what criteria matters most to me when making my decision to purchase a product or service.

Zora_Vette

Oh no, swear words hurt. Do it again and I'll pack up my toys and leave the sandbox

Zora_Vette

I would, but another user did a good job of doing that.

Zora_Vette

I just find it absolutely hilarious how boomers think they're superior and rant about how "this generation gets so offended" if only you could see yourselves. Already was having a good day, but this is just the cherry on top.

Skid Row Joe

When your physical grooming and dress is slovenly, or unkempt - expect to be perceived and treated as such. Sharp grooming and dress are important. Clothes and grooming do make the man or woman.



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Foosh

OK, I get it. It's important for factory tours since it seems to make a fraction of the tiny fraction of folks who go on such tours feel better. It also looks better on TV in documentaries that few people ever see. I can't argue with that, but in the grand scheme of things, it is irrelevant.

Only among very shallow, narrow-minded people.

Zora_Vette

Stop. Making. Sense. That's not allowed in the C8 section!

jvp

You completely missed his point. It soared right over your head.

Skid Row Joe

The hardass, "I'll never wear a dress tie again behavior and attitude," of dipshits, like Dave Ramsey and Mark Cuban comes to mind. They own their companies. They're just intent on letting you know how important they are with their militant personal dress code, at every opportunity.

Zora_Vette

How? I completely agree with him. The only time they should be well dressed is on factory tours. All the other time they should wear what is comfortable for them

Skid Row Joe

If you dress and appear as a "homeless guy on a street corner," don't be surprised when you're treated as such. Somehow, I don't think that would fly at your workplace. Unless you own the company.

jvp

There was sarcasm in this post, and you completely missed it. Here's a hint for you: once the plant is running at full bore and the cars produced are no longer hidden from the public, tours happen constantly. Nearly every day. Multiple times a day, in fact.

Try again.

AEmedic

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/b...you-successful

Power Role Play: Dressing For Success Makes You Successful

Dressing the part exudes competence and credibility, and instills confidence.

Zora_Vette

Oh wow

Zora_Vette

Wow I was wrong

Skid Row Joe

Perhaps the ultimate narcissistic, militant non-conforming azzhole in recent American history, was the late Steve Jobs. He felt he was so important that he wouldn't register or display a California license plate on his new Mercedes Benz SL vehicles that he would drive. He was out to show that he was so much better than anyone else who was driving a car with license plates.

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gpuglisi

This is lost on some. Depending on the day, I might be unshaven, in shorts and a T-shirt. Other days it's full business attire. The difference in how I'm perceived and thus treated in many establishments is obvious. Is it right, or politically correct, perhaps not. When working, the company can set a dress code, clearly some brands want to be perceived a certain way.

Foosh

Yes, that's exactly what I said. Shallow, narrow-minded people will make completely incorrect inferences based upon someone's dress and appearance.

tooold2race

I bet you go to work in overalls with torn knees just to show your comfort and demonstrate your 'independence'.... When a tradesman shows up at my front door and is not appropriately dressed, he doesn't get in. I really don't care what his capabilities are. Appearances at work say a lot about the individual.

By the way, when we took delivery of one of our Corvettes at the museum I was particularly bummed by the appearance of the typical line worker plus the fact that most seemed to be working with one hand while holding a cigarette in the other. Hopefully they have a 'no smoking' clause in the UAW agreement now.