I wore a military uniform for nearly a decade, and that left me determined to never wear any other sort of uniform. Ties are an absurd hang-over from the fashion of wearing a cravat in the 1600s set by the whim of Louis XIII, and the business suit is too hot in warm climates and not warm enough in cold climates.
I've always been secure enough to never feel the need to wear clothing that makes me stand out from the crowd. In fact, I've always tried to blend in as much as I can because I'm 6'4" and usually naturally stand out.
I do understand the 'Look at meeeee!" attitude of young people and their need to try to indicate that they're different from every generation that came before them. That's a phase most people go through. I also understand how some people get some comfort from wearing a uniform that identifies them as belonging to a particular sub-culture. Many people feel a need to believe that they're part of something larger than themselves.
They - and you - are free to make those choices, and as long as they aren't trying to force me to wear what they consider 'normal' - as you are - then I really don't care what they wear.
If seeing people wearing clothing that you consider odd does genuinely provoke you to rage, then maybe you'd be happier living in some totalitarian state where the correct clothing is set by decree. Does the official dress code of North Korea appeal to you?
Normal? You're the elite, the elite are special people in uniform, like a king dressed in fancy clothes and a crown (note that I'm the "king of Australia"). Your thoughts affect people having faith in you, they will form beliefs about you based on what you believe in about yourself.
Non conformity disgusts me
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I wore a military uniform for nearly a decade, and that left me determined to never wear any other sort of uniform. Ties are an absurd hang-over from the fashion of wearing a cravat in the 1600s set by the whim of Louis XIII, and the business suit is too hot in warm climates and not warm enough in cold climates.
I've always been secure enough to never feel the need to wear clothing that makes me stand out from the crowd. In fact, I've always tried to blend in as much as I can because I'm 6'4" and usually naturally stand out.
I do understand the 'Look at meeeee!" attitude of young people and their need to try to indicate that they're different from every generation that came before them. That's a phase most people go through. I also understand how some people get some comfort from wearing a uniform that identifies them as belonging to a particular sub-culture. Many people feel a need to believe that they're part of something larger than themselves.
They - and you - are free to make those choices, and as long as they aren't trying to force me to wear what they consider 'normal' - as you are - then I really don't care what they wear.
If seeing people wearing clothing that you consider odd does genuinely provoke you to rage, then maybe you'd be happier living in some totalitarian state where the correct clothing is set by decree. Does the official dress code of North Korea appeal to you?
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Normal? You're the elite, the elite are special people in uniform, like a king dressed in fancy clothes and a crown (note that I'm the "king of Australia"). Your thoughts affect people having faith in you, they will form beliefs about you based on what you believe in about yourself.