Like many I have teenager,and I'm trying to teach them the difference in how society looks at us, compared to how we look at ourselves.It's harder than I thought.Today my 16 year old started his new school,he is required to wear a shirt,tie,slacks,and hard bottom shoes.Professional if you will.He sat in the van until the bus came because he didn't want anyone to see him dressed like that.He looked handsome and very professional.But to him,he looked lame.Because so many entertainers have made it cool to look like a thug,that's all they are trying to see.I told him I would hire him on the spot for the way he looked.His response was,I wouldn't.I remember when I would go looking for a job and people would look at me like I was crazy because I would wear panty hose,a business suit,closed in shoes,and my hair in a bun.I know see people go on interviews with pants,that are too small or too big,a shirt with all their bness hanging out,or a dress that they have to strategically sit down so they "christmas" won't come early!! When asked why they dress that way I am often told,I need to be comfortable.What happened to dressing to impress? What happen to being professional in the professional world? Thug America has taken over and we have allowed it.The only we are going to change this is to take back our "Corporate America" by dressing for success,setting the bar high,showing that hard work really does pay off and you don't have to be a rap star or an athlete to really be a successful individual!!
Divalicious
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