Current Events > It just dawned on me how stupid traditional neckties are in this day and age

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'Western' business wear has always been shit and will continue to do so. Have fun with the global warming the wearers caused.

I wore ties throughout primary and high school and learnt to tie my own when I was probably around 8 and somehow still remember even though I've not worn a tie in a long time

I recently started working for an accounting company with rather high standards. The two partners (both male) do not wear ties and neither does myself or the other guys in the office.

Also, as others have said, men's professional "fashion" sucks.

thronedfire2 posted...

I had to wear one for the first time ever a few months ago for my sister's wedding.

it was ok after it was tied, but I had no idea how to tie it myself(because why would I?). so I needed 3 people's help to get it tied properly

the flower thing was far more annoying because it wouldn't stay pinned.

Im not sure exactly a fan of ties, but I do find it strange that there are men who get to adulthood without learning how to tie one.

Glob posted...

Im not sure exactly a fan of ties, but I do find it strange that there are men who get to adulthood without learning how to tie one.

They're part of school uniform in the UK, so we get taught at age 10. I guess other countries don't always do this.

ai123 posted...

They're part of school uniform in the UK, so we get taught at age 10. I guess other countries don't always do this.

Being from the UK, Im aware of them being part of the school uniforms. But even in places where they arent, surely by the time you reach adulthood the vast majority of people have been to some sort of formal occasion, whether its a wedding, funeral, job interview or whatever?

Glob posted...

Being from the UK, Im aware of them being part of the school uniforms.

I know. Sorry if I didn't make it clear.

But even in places where they arent, surely by the time you reach adulthood the vast majority of people have been to some sort of formal occasion, whether its a wedding, funeral, job interview or whatever?

I mean, I would think so. It's not at all difficult. Tying shoelaces is harder.

Glob posted...

surely by the time you reach adulthood the vast majority of people have been to some sort of formal occasion, whether its a wedding, funeral, job interview or whatever?

honestly I kinda wonder

I've had job interviews. I did not wear a tie, and neither did any of my interviewers, ever. Would have been really weird vibes honestly.

I've had family members pass away but never any sort of "normal" formal funerals. Most recently was my grandmother and our big family event thing was a celebration of life where (among other things) we ended up going to her favourite casino and playing penny slots for a few hours (everyone took a turn on her favourite machine)

I wore a tie for the first time at a wedding not too long ago. Other than that, I just... haven't really attended weddings? Marriage rate in my demographic is not super high and even after that I think it's becoming less and less common to have big fancy ceremonies. The wedding I wore a tie to had a total of 7 people including the couple themselves

They really are, bolo ties are where its at.

Glob posted...

Being from the UK, Im aware of them being part of the school uniforms. But even in places where they arent, surely by the time you reach adulthood the vast majority of people have been to some sort of formal occasion, whether its a wedding, funeral, job interview or whatever?

it was the first wedding I went to that I was actually a part of. Ive only been to two others and they were more casual

only been to one job interview in my life and that was for a grocery store deli, so no tie needed

If only scarfs weren't considered casual

kirbymuncher posted...

honestly I kinda wonder

I've had job interviews. I did not wear a tie, and neither did any of my interviewers, ever. Would have been really weird vibes honestly.

I've had family members pass away but never any sort of "normal" formal funerals. Most recently was my grandmother and our big family event thing was a celebration of life where (among other things) we ended up going to her favourite casino and playing penny slots for a few hours (everyone took a turn on her favourite machine)

I wore a tie for the first time at a wedding not too long ago. Other than that, I just... haven't really attended weddings? Marriage rate in my demographic is not super high and even after that I think it's becoming less and less common to have big fancy ceremonies. The wedding I wore a tie to had a total of 7 people including the couple themselves

I always wear a polo to interviews.

I used to have a suit that had basically a fancy ass t shirt that went under the suit coat. It looked good. Blue suit coat and this particula fabric style and it was gold for the shirt paired with tan dress pants and brown dress shoes. That's what I typically wore to formal functions.

I know how to tie a tie and even like wearing a tie but i got that suit on a whim and rocked with it.

Lol just remembered my mom's wedding I went and got a fancy/formal looking fedora (nothing like a neckbeard would wear) to go with the suit. Even had like a feather I think sticking out of the band. Long story short I didn't wanna get a haircut so I wanted a hat.

ai123 posted...

They're part of school uniform in the UK, so we get taught at age 10. I guess other countries don't always do this.

So what do they do to kids who can't tolerate having something around their neck (including a collar)?

Justin2Krelian posted...

It's like the most phallic thing ever

They say The Grest Wall is the only man made object that can be seen from space, but the that honor actually goes to Cameos red cup.
https://youtu.be/MZjAantupsA?si=QNF-1YDaL2Fb61UQ

mustachedmystic posted...

They say The Grest Wall is the only man made object that can be seen from space, but the that honor actually goes to Cameos red cup.
https://youtu.be/MZjAantupsA?si=QNF-1YDaL2Fb61UQ

I've actually heard you can't see the Great Wall from space, but virtually every city is easily visible at night.

my traditional neckties look fire af on me

ReturnOfDevsman posted...

I've actually heard you can't see the Great Wall from space, but virtually every city is easily visible at night.

No, you cant.