tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post114547928066589958..comments2024-03-19T01:35:10.559-04:00Comments on *: HB Presents: Salaryman Lessons 4Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547640380443175482noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145892794406650252006-04-24T11:33:00.000-04:002006-04-24T11:33:00.000-04:00When I had a real official-type job with an office...When I had a real official-type job with an office and all, I'd sometimes wear my jacket while working. I did this mostly in the interest of warmth, but also because it felt sort of like a throwback: I'm thinking Darrin from "Bewitched." <BR/><BR/>In the office environment, I'd say this identifies you as a bit of a weirdo, but also someone so focused on what's on the screen that he doesn't have time for anything else.The Narratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210077111168798737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145714214104254422006-04-22T09:56:00.000-04:002006-04-22T09:56:00.000-04:00George: I think you're right that many salary-peop...George: I think you're right that many salary-people exhibit chimp-like behavior and can be analyzed accordingly. Salary-people and chimps all exhibit aggression, territoriality, cannibalism, dominance-displays, and occasionaly compassion and nurturing - followed by more cannibalism and aggression. It's fascinating. <BR/><BR/>Regarding starch: I like it on the rare occasions I have a shirt laundered, but I don't bother most of them time. I just press and go, my mornings can be fairly rushed.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547640380443175482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145713136400193732006-04-22T09:38:00.000-04:002006-04-22T09:38:00.000-04:00what about starch or no-starch? personally, i'm a ...what about starch or no-starch? <BR/>personally, i'm a medium starch person. i love the crisp feeling of a freshly pressed shirt right after a morning shower. what are some of your thoughts on this?Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604286001366653323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145712731381928092006-04-22T09:32:00.000-04:002006-04-22T09:32:00.000-04:00i love it... i didn't know there were so many idio...i love it... i didn't know there were so many idiosyncrasies to the "blue shirt." i particularly like the part about the power watch/alpha mail trait. your anthropological take on the roll up sleaves is Goodall-esque.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604286001366653323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145640665630462692006-04-21T13:31:00.000-04:002006-04-21T13:31:00.000-04:00Craig, it's totally situational. If you have a "p...Craig, it's totally situational. If you have a "power watch" that identifies you as the alpha person in your organization, roll 'em up. Humble blue shirts mixed with a gold Rolex shows that you're wearing that blue shirt because you want to, not because you have to. Your people will respect that. <BR/><BR/>Having a great tan, eating a sandwich, or showing your essential humanity while delivering a brutal performance review are all good times to roll up your sleeves. Otherwise keeping them down shows a certain Bob the Builder-esque "Yes We Can!" attitude that colleagues and subbordinates find reassuring.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547640380443175482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145588304182020742006-04-20T22:58:00.000-04:002006-04-20T22:58:00.000-04:00Salaryman: What's your take on rolled-up sleeves. ...Salaryman: What's your take on rolled-up sleeves. Unseemly? Or indicative of a nose-to-the-grindstone type?The Narratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210077111168798737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145585824819698832006-04-20T22:17:00.000-04:002006-04-20T22:17:00.000-04:00It is imperative to own a blue shirt, it complimen...It is imperative to own a blue shirt, it compliments any pant/tie combination.<BR/><BR/>I have 2 blue shirts - one is a baby blue and tends to wear better with my navy blue clothing or khakis, then there is the "power blue" that I wear to business meetings and job interviews - it's the shirt I pull out when I'm playing hardball. <BR/><BR/>Now, I didn't think I would wear it as much as I do, but I have a pink shirt that I wear with a matching grey/pink/black tie combo that seems to win over the ladies. It says, "Hey, I'm masculine, but I'm in tune with your femininity and I understand."Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876860243053889114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145583866563848842006-04-20T21:44:00.000-04:002006-04-20T21:44:00.000-04:00Blue shirts ROCK - it is the "new black".Blue shirts ROCK - it is the "new black".Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858511221598789469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1145569459403897892006-04-20T17:44:00.000-04:002006-04-20T17:44:00.000-04:00blue shirts are my personal favorite. Scott has s...blue shirts are my personal favorite. Scott has several. :)<BR/>You are right...they fit just about any situation to perfection.<BR/><BR/>p.s. We need to go out as a foursome sometime soon...do you and Scott want to plan it or should Lauren and I plan it? LOL You can wear a blue shirt.Kendra Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987312000889846337noreply@blogger.com