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To: 1L
My company went business casual five years ago (field service - office equipment). Productivity immediately jumped. Technicians could suddenly get a lot more done when they didn't have to worry about staining $30 ties or ripping $60 pants or scuffing $80 wingtips. They could really dig into their work and be more comfortable. Since our technical department now wears polo-type shirts with the company logo on them, we get through security a lot faster and customers don't think we are slick salespeople trying to sell them something.

What I'm saying is that suits and ties might be appropriate for people who work in climate controlled offices at their desks all day but they can be a hindrance to people who have to move around a lot and work with their hands.

32 posted on 09/18/2002 3:28:36 AM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76
My company went business casual five years ago (field service - office equipment).

I think even the most ardent supporters of conservative dress would agree that folks like field service techs, on site insurance adjusters, car sales people, and a bunch of similarly suited professions that must go outside (especially in the south) and still meet people look more professional in quality golf shirts with the company logo and appropriate pants and shoes. They look much better in these "uniforms" than they would buying rather inexpensive "professional" dress clothes because they don't want to spend a great deal of money on clothes they will soil and stain.

44 posted on 09/18/2002 8:05:51 AM PDT by 1L
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