Quote Originally Posted by PiobBear View Post
I attend literally dozens of funerals, weddings, receptions, dinners, and whatnot every year, ranging from casual Hawaiian-shirt beach weddings to very formal black-tie affairs, and for the life of me, after much consideration I can't recall a single incident of someone who stood out as being overdressed for the occasion. The guy who showed up in gray gym shorts, flip-flops, and a T-shirt for a funeral (I'm not making this up!), now that stands out, and it seems that there are several of those at almost every event I attend; how one "pays their respects" to a new bride or grieving family dressed to cut the grass on Saturday morning I simply can't fathom. Unlike McMurdo, I do look down on people who should know better; especially those who do know better, but simply can't be bothered; now that's disrespect. As Davedove says, it appears that a lot of people simply have no clue regarding appropriate dress.

As Panache & McMurdo said, I am a gentleman. I dress commensurate to the occasion, I open the door for my wife, I uncover when I go indoors. Like wearing a kilt, I do this regardless of what others may think. When in the company of others who for whatever reason don't do so, rather than feel even slightly uncomfortable, I take pride in upholding traditions and values that were inculcated since childhood and not actively contributing to the decline and fall of civilization.

Now, if you want to hear a real rant, ask me about cell phones!
I think there is a generation gap issue here. As far as opening doors for ladies, that was never a part of my up bringing. I have tried to do it for girlfriends and at best they look at me like I'm crazy, at worst I get a "what you think I can't open a door myself." In my experience, the only time I have gotten away with opening a car door for a lady was at prom! Its called feminism. I dont think this is a downfall of civilization, i think it is just a progression. We dont wear powdered wigs anymore, is that a downfall of civilization?

Anyway, this is supposed to be a thread about Yeti and his wedding outfit. I say a dress shirt and tie with the kilt will be enough, and a vest would look really dapper. I understand not being able to afford and argyle at a moments notice.


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