I'm not fashion saavy Country.....it just goes with the territory. I think you know what I mean. I made that comment before. People just don't get it. I live and work in Tokyo (the most expensive city in the world, and one where people are expected to dress appropriately.). Blue jeans and a t-shirt simply don't cut it here except on weekends while you're out hiking or something. People wear suits to work, and men wear a tie when they go to dinner. "Casual" means slacks and a button down shirt, and most bars won't let you in the door without such. It's no different than say for example, Manhattan or somewhere like that. Yesterday I took that day off and went for a walk....I was in jeans, hiking boots, and a flannel shirt. Today I'll be in a shirt and tie. Tonight for drinks, probably in casual wear again. It's all about where you are. Unfortunately, some folks just can't seem to get it through their heads that a nice pair of driving shoes and a button down shirt "look" nice, and actually make them appear a bit "classier" than the average joe. Our (American's) culture however has evolved us into a group that only knows one style, and that is jeans and a t-shirt (plus baseball hat). We see anyone else that is wearing something different as an outcast and throw names at them and ridicule them for it. What can I say....I'm an outcast.
I have tried to bring some intellectual conversation into the room, and unfortunately it backfired. I only stirred up more hatred for outsiders and self love for ourselves. That's a shame. I should've known better.
It was interesting discussing some things with you however....once we were able to get past our own prejudice, we figured out that sometimes stimulating meaningful discussion actually is possible on a forum board. Unfortunately most of this board has turned into nothing more than I would expect to find on a board by "Maxim" or "Malboro." One would think that cigar smokers would have a bit more class, but I don't see it (I'll get flamed for that comment).
I'll be around. Oh, and I don't get to FL too often, but you never know.