Thanks for bringing the topic back (and brazilians are HOT HOT HOT!)
Anyway, i think if the person has the confidence to pull it off, sure, why not, but if you have to second guess yourself, then it’s probably not a look for you.
i think the trick is wearing something memorable, defines who you are, yet not offensive to others. I don’t think orange shoes would offend anyone. And i think it’s a great talking point!
I read somewhere years back that it’s always good to wear something that is worthy of a comment of some sort, if you are looking to network or even just pick up women. The idea is that the item is a natural thing for people to mention if they want to start a conversation with you, and you can then take things from there.
Years ago, even further back, I had bought a bamboo-like bracelet when I was in Manaus, and wore it to some events to seem artsy and hip at the time. I noticed that women would often ask about it, and my response was “I bought it when I was in the Amazon,” which then launched into lots of interesting conversations that I might not have had otherwise.
Finance people might not go for something like that: maybe they prefer to talk about a $20,000 watch they’re wearing, but some unusualfocal point (which an expensive watch doesn’t really qualify for) to give people an easy opener to conversation isn’t always a bad thing to have.
You know, people don’t give enough credits to people in finance, i don’t think they are all that bad!
I think, what my friend came up with is that, the way he dresses (again it’s totally appropriate just a bit more colourful than most) attracts the RIGHT kind of people - people with a sense of humour and are creative and non-judgemental.
Now those are the people he naturally want to associate with and work with. I am sure some others would laugh at him behind his back but that’s not the point because those are not the people he wants to associate with anyway, even if he dresses in black and blend in with the rest of them.
You are probably right, Nana. It’s probably good to remember not to judge the entire finance community solely by the actions of their loudest and brashest members.
i always think, even the most money driven people on earth, must have SOME kind of passion in life that they are willing to spend money on - otherwise what motivates them to work?
That could be sports? or fine arts? wines? cars?
And if you find a way to connect with others on a personal level (common interests or values) that’s the best networking! You are not going to connect with others on a personal level with just a business card that says Manager at XYZ, CFA, MBA, etc…
Maybe I’m not the type of person you want to associate with, but I strongly dislike when people have their native country’s flag everywhere. I also notice that some countries are much more into this than others. I personally find it obnoxious and want to disassociate with them immediately. I feel like this because I think if someone constantly shows their appreciation for another country while living here (rather than on specific days or at specific events) they’re actually the one choosing to dissociate. I’m just helping them along their way by ignoring them.
If you’re looking for something interesting to wear don’t make it something that says “I’m not one of you.” Have it be something that’s unique. This doesn’t mean it can’t be something unique and found in the country you come from. Its just a more round about way of saying you’re something. In BChad’s example if he was from the Amazon and wore that bracelet he could say “it’s from the Amazon and a little piece of home.”
I actually agree with you and that’s why i liked the orange shoes better. The problem with national flags is that it has political implications, which i dont know if it is always appropriate and non-offensive, depending on the time and place of course.
So i would personally stay away from wearing a Japanese flag going to a Chinese trades convention.
I think it deepends on the nationality and the place. Pretty much everyone likes Brazilians (even Argentines like Brazilians these days). Most people like Canadians too. And Jamaicans.
It probably is a good idea for Japanese traveling in China to avoid covering themselves in Japanese flags.
Sometimes, people wear other countries’ flags too. For instance, if you are an American travelling to certain countries, you should wear a Canadian flag…
There’s some quite effeminite about men who wax and shave (outside of a sport or competition). I definitely don’t think it’s “a lot” among people outside of tv/movies/male models. I can understand lasering a bit better because it’s not something you have to do on the reg.