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TechnoGuyRob
10-20-2007, 02:23 PM
Or will that make me seem kooky?
me3
10-20-2007, 02:24 PM
Business casual.
Seth M.
10-20-2007, 02:29 PM
GREAT IDEA!!


good luck too
Roxi
10-20-2007, 02:34 PM
Business casual.


i second that... because of your age khaki's or slacks and a button down or polo would be a bit better.... as one older lady in our group says.. "look dapper" :D
TechnoGuyRob
10-20-2007, 02:36 PM
Alright, so no business jacket with a tie? :p
lasenorita
10-20-2007, 02:41 PM
At the very least, no black suit and dark sunglasses. :D
ItsTime
10-20-2007, 02:42 PM
just dont war a 9/11 was an inside job shirt haha :)

I agree with the posts above biz caz. Good luck!
misconstrued
10-20-2007, 02:52 PM
Wear an apron? ;)
foofighter20x
10-20-2007, 03:01 PM
I don't think the wait staff that actually pays the tax is going to care one bit what you are wearing.
Seth M.
10-20-2007, 03:09 PM
I don't think the wait staff that actually pays the tax is going to care one bit what you are wearing.

This is 100% correct

but.. to get past the Manager you need to look like him/her. If you are a customer sitting in to rate their food while you talk with their servers now that IS another matter all together.
nsellers
10-21-2007, 08:23 AM
If you need a flyer format, I have one made up that I would be happy to e-mail you privately. I printed it out on letter size construction paper, and was able to fit two to a sheet. I passed them out at the "Taste of Bethesda" event.
Scribbler de Stebbing
10-21-2007, 08:33 AM
Unless you're going to court or a CEO meeting on Wall Street, and suit can look salesy, fake.

I like button-down oxford with tasseled loafers, no tie. Or a sweater.
freelance
10-21-2007, 08:51 AM
Scribbler's got it right. Mid-90's was the death of suits for normal people. Save the suits for funerals.
aknappjr
10-21-2007, 09:41 AM
Yes; wear a suit. Look professional.
RonPaulCentral
10-21-2007, 09:51 AM
This is 100% correct

but.. to get past the Manager you need to look like him/her. If you are a customer sitting in to rate their food while you talk with their servers now that IS another matter all together.

Actually if you call and speak to the manager in advance ask when then next "full general staff" meeting is being held. The manager will tell you and ask why. This will usually be EARLY in the morning but the entire staff will be there. Tell them you want to come by and talk to them for a few minutes about the TAX FREE TIPS ACT. They will most likely allow you...

If they don't and you have the time just catch the staff going if for the meeting in the parking lot.

Quick way to catch 100+ people at once.
LBT
10-21-2007, 10:03 AM
It is a matter of attitude.

Some wear a suit so as to convey authority.

But one may also wear a suit as a sign of respect to the establishment being visited, to communicate the seriousness of the issue you represent.

Wearing a nice suit and being humble and to the point is a sensible way to go. Request the privilage of their time and present your ideas clearly and efficiently and most people will be happy to give you a hearing.
Spirit of '76
10-21-2007, 10:09 AM
Nothing wrong with wearing a suit (unless it's black -- save that for funerals and nightclubs).