Results: Dress for Success

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mariespats

12/15/2014

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Business
1.
1.
Do you take someone more seriously if they are dressed professionally?
Usually yes
43%
809 votes
No, it doesn't matter to me
18%
340 votes
It depends on the situation
33%
620 votes
N/A
6%
108 votes
2.
2.
How do you feel about offices that require business, or business casual, attire for workers who have no external facing interactions?
It doesn't matter to me either way
29%
547 votes
I think it creates a more professional and respectful environment
38%
706 votes
I don't care
20%
372 votes
N/A
12%
229 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
23 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
0.11% 2
seems like an uncomfortable place to work 0.05% 1
i think it stereorypes talented workers for their vision in what is their style 0.05% 1
it;s ridiculous if nobody see you. 0.05% 1
i think it creates a more professional, respectful environment (but i don't care one way or the other). 0.05% 1
i dislike it. 0.05% 1
hate it 0.05% 1
it depends on the type of business. 0.05% 1
i think that if you don't interact with the public or other organizations you should be able to dress casual 0.05% 1
i think it's stupid 0.05% 1
not required 0.05% 1
dress code should be abolished for this situation 0.05% 1
depends on the industry 0.05% 1
i feel it should be relaxed if you have no external facing interactions 0.05% 1
ridiculous 0.05% 1
it annoys me. 0.05% 1
on the fence. undecided 0.05% 1
i find it completely ridiculous 0.05% 1
don't really agree 0.05% 1
it's silly. 0.05% 1
it is time tto eliminate dress codes for work 0.05% 1
should be smart casual 0.05% 1
3.
3.
Would you feel comfortable if you sought advice from an attorney and they were wearing a sweatsuit?
Yes
22%
404 votes
No
44%
831 votes
Undecided
26%
483 votes
Not Applicable
8%
159 votes
4.
4.
Would you feel comfortable if you went to a fast food restaurant for a hamburger and the woman serving you was wearing a business suit?
Yes
29%
535 votes
No
41%
764 votes
Undecided
22%
404 votes
Not Applicable
9%
174 votes
5.
5.
How do you feel about the saying "Don't dress for what you are today, dress for what you desire to be".
I believe in that
31%
579 votes
I don't believe in that
13%
248 votes
It depends
41%
766 votes
I have no idea what this means
6%
104 votes
N/A
10%
180 votes

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