So I had a come to Jesus meeting with my boss today.

[gary meakin]

"I need to look as good as I can without going over the top."

I don't know if this is possible if you go in kilted.
This meeting is not about you. I think wearing the kilt will make it about you.
(unless the infraction is so great you want to draw attention away from it)

[guardsman]

Do they know you as a kiltie, if not your friends case first. Bit unusual this really. Is this a disciplinary or a lets get this straight meeting. If your not in a defensive posture perhaps. But if this is a defence, then tow the line, you may have to grovel.Dont grovel in a kilt.

[Dale-of-Cedars]

Apparently its a fairly recent colloquialism; prior to about 1998 it usually referred to actual revival meetings, but it entered into business culture as slang for "any meeting in which you hear the truth about yourself that you may not want to face." and spread from there.

See Random House: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/inde...?date=20001218

Also Google: "come to jesus meeting" definition

[Chas]

Apparently its a fairly recent colloquialism; prior to about 1998 it usually referred to actual revival meetings, but it entered into business culture as slang for "any meeting in which you hear the truth about yourself that you may not want to face." and spread from there.

See Random House: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/inde...?date=20001218

Also Google: "come to jesus meeting" definition

Thank you, Dale.

Regards

Chas

[Spartan Tartan]

I agree with EB and others. Having delivered numerous "come to Jesus" conversations...I would NOT recommend dressing in a way that also challenges the company/organizational dress code. It will do nothing to help and likely work to undermine whatever purpose you intend.

Are you her union rep for Weingarden Rights? If so, i would definitely NOT represent the union in a way which challenges the dress code.

If you want to challenge the dress code, do so when another person is not the subject matter of concern.

[CDNSushi]

I do apologize, but even after reading the initial post twice, I am quite buffaloed as to what's going on and what exactly the rabble is being asked to comment on or advise.

[chrisupyonder]

Is the hearing a dress code issue? or is it to do with the fact "nearly elderly, somewhat infirm"?

Chris.

[Zardoz]

Apparently its a fairly recent colloquialism; prior to about 1998 it usually referred to actual revival meetings, but it entered into business culture as slang for "any meeting in which you hear the truth about yourself that you may not want to face." and spread from there.

See Random House: http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/inde...?date=20001218

Also Google: "come to jesus meeting" definition

Not that recent, I was present for many events described as "come to jesus meetings" in the 80's, It was a favorite phrase of one of my college ROTC intructors. I think it was just a Southern US term for a long time. Funny though, when I read the original post, I just knew that out of the whole disjointed ramble that line would get a lot of comment!

[guardsman]

Looking at post again, you want to make an impact. Show your personal anger at any injustice in a firm manner for sure ,but will being kilted mask what your going to say. You will be a big character on her side , dont let the kilt mask your feelings or blind them to what your saying. You dont want them to be thinking about your kilt when they should be listening to you.Give them hell ,then grovel for her, when backed with knowledge and authority it normally works. Good luck on your quest, very chivalrous Hurrah for the kilted warrior who wants to put things right.May God bless and help you

[Riverkilt]

I just cannot imagine a female in the OP's position pondering whether to wear a dress, skirt, or pant suit to such a meeting or worrying if her choice will distract.

We have met the enemy - and it is us......