Having bemoaned at a recent dinner party modern etiquette when meeting someone for the first time – does one shake hands, kiss, and if so how many times or does one simply grin and keep hands off? We were left still none the wiser. I feel it follows a trend for a general relaxing of the status quo – dress down Fridays an example, which is seeping into the working week, with one’s glasses making more of an impression than one’s tie and rejecting the latter for a more entrepreneurial look.
But what does one do if one is having an interview – one wants to show that you can tow the line (aka wear a tie) at the same time you want to show you are original, untapped raw genius ready to bring a dynamic new edge to a company - so either no tie or a fancy John Snow-esque bright number. So much can be said for a tie – it says who you are and frames you and what you are saying in a moment, so make sure you love it and it says what you want to say – but no monkey motifs please!
Alternately, I favour a strong pair of glasses, perhaps with an interesting colour on the undersidet that reflects gravitas, creativity and authority all at the same time. What more do you want? That coupled with a decent pen (modern day sword) and briefcase (shield) and suit (amour) and you are a knight for the noughties. Your glasses (viser) are a function and a flourish at the same time leaving you well guarded yet dandy.
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