Seattlest: Tie Me Up

Jake of 8bitjoystick.com

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:48:01 -0800

Well Chris in my observation in Democratic politics the older members of the party are more willing to wear T-shirts and Berkinstocks at party functions. If you are a young wannabe political wonk you need to wear a tie so the older folks with grey pony-tails and NPR T-shirts will take you seriously. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy is a Deadhead

Ryan

Thu, 25 May 2006 18:26:05 -0800

I wore a tie to the MacBeth opera last Saturday. I certainly wasn't out of place. However, there were very many people who wore jeans without thinking twice. I, for one, welcome the diversity of wardrobe in Seattle. Everybody should be comfortable, no? I happened to feel most comfortable in a suit and tie at the opera while others didn't. Not a big deal.

Seth

Thu, 25 May 2006 17:46:13 -0800

Sorry about "where." I tried to take it back, but I'd already clicked "post." I meant "wear," obviously. I, too, frequently wear a tie to work at a place where my boss's boss wears shorts (that shows you how far up on the totem pole I am) and there's one guy who wears shorts year-round. I'm keeping a chart, and he's worn pants twice since March. Anyway, I get the interview thing all the time.

COMTE

Thu, 25 May 2006 16:03:23 -0800

Jake not to be contrarian or disrepectful of elected officials, but in my experience (some years ago) working with the 32nd District Dems, local and state officials and candidates were about 50/50 on their own tie-wearing protocols, so I don't think it's that hard-and-fast a rule. Of course, things could have gotten a little more formal since then.

Adam Phillabaum

Thu, 25 May 2006 15:46:48 -0800

Audrey: if you hadn't pointed it out... I would have. Thank you. I wear a tie to work sometimes. Why? not because its required, but because it makes everyone think I'm going to an interview somewhere else.

Audrey

Thu, 25 May 2006 13:05:16 -0800

One cannot "where" an article of clothing. Good God.

Seth

Thu, 25 May 2006 12:40:39 -0800

A better question--is there anywhere in Seattle where you can't where shorts? As far as I can tell, no.

Jake of 8bitjoystick.com

Thu, 25 May 2006 11:44:59 -0800

You need to where a tie in Seattle at most political functions where you are going to be meeting with elected officials or cannidates. When I started my political training class I made damn sure to learn how to tie a tie and wear one to just about every function. You would not believe the baby-boomers that would wear T-shirts and Berkenstocks when they are meeting with their freaking congreeman. I know it is a relaxed city but give me a freaking break. I got all of my dress jackets at Goodwill for about 10 bucks a pop.