Regardless of your occupation, do you care what you look like when you’re going to work/school?

Question

To face other people 8 hours a day? Or not? Hygiene wise?

BCRanger10 · Accepted Answer

I do, even though my job is  very  blue-collar. It gets really hot, I do a lot of heavy lifting, and I'll sweat my hair into a mess. Nevertheless, I make myself presentable. I want to show my employer that I'm grateful for the job they've offered me and that I want to do greater things for them.

maximumpower · Accepted Answer

every one SHOULD. like manners, it's a reflection not only of how you take care of yourself, but of your respect for others.

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

I'm not gonna go crazy about it, since it's only a gas station. But I do try to look like I care just enough that I don't scare everyone away.

Some day, a lost child could be wandering the store. When they need guidance, it doesn't help to approach them while looking like some fugitive. So some basic self-maintenance is still of value, even if you don't need to impress anyone from the world of "The Devil Wears Prada" or "American Psycho." They can keep their fancy Italian names for clothes; I'll settle for not scaring everyone away.

weasley8 · Answer

I've worked a few jobs, and it honestly depends on the job.

If I'm going to be around people, I want to look nice. I'll wear a cute dress, and put some effort into styling my hair.

If I'm going to be around people my age, who I want to be friends with, I'll put in extra effort Maybe I'll wear a teeny bit of makeup, and I'll accessorize my outfit with jewelry and hair ribbons.

If I'm not going to be around anyone, I'll just throw on whatever I find first that is clean and professional enough. Obviously hygiene is still important, but I won't bother to put together a nice "matchy" outfit, and I'll just leave my hair down, or maybe put it up if it's hot.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I try to look classy so I always wear appropriate clothes, but I’m also lazy so no heels or uncomfortable outfits for me, for meetings with friends, I choose form flattering and for school I choose colour and style flattering and for church, I choose weather appropriate beauty with the subtle traditional flair to it.

Ευδεμονια · Answer

In general, I think presentability is a must for everyday life. I care about my hygiene and cleanness especially when I have to go working, I try to maintain myself odourless, spotless and decently dressed so I can give a normal impression. I sincerely think at work and at school should be mandatory to observe a minimum dressing etiquette and hygiene standard (note: not being obsessed by hygiene, but simply not smelling and not to have crusts, dirty hair, dirty body or dirty wearing).

MrPickles13 · Answer

I always ensure that I maintain good hygiene. I shower once to twice a day minimum. I wish I could manage more tbh.

I always ensure that I'm dressed in work appropriate wear as well. Atm it's not to bad branded polo and jeans but soon I'll have to start wearing shirts which tbh I hate them but behaving in a professional manner is important

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

School, yes, except when I was dating someone, I didn't give two shits what I looked like there because she didn't go there. At work, yes I care, mostly about hygiene, making sure my hair looks clean and my nails are well kempt. Having clothes that fit and look decent. Projecting an aura of confidence is important at work.

Crafteroon · Answer

Yes. If it was a work-from-home situation where only actual social interaction happens on the phone, it would be a different case.

Similarly taking care of appearances also means not putting half a gallon of perfume on yourself after dressing up. If I can smell you from the other end of the hallway and behind a corner, it's too much. It's not a good sign if I can remember the stench almost 30 years later.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Eh, not really. I fortunately don’t have to put much effort in to look decent though, I can wake up and just go to work without doing my hair or anything and I don’t think it looks THAT terrible.
sometimes I will do my hair if I have the energy to, or if it’s a weekend and I know it will be busy.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Shower, shave, brush teeth, comb hair, deodorant, maybe cologne (sometimes the right scented body wash is enough). I mean this is just a daily minimum I think lol
I'm not a fru fru guy. Taking care of my skin to me is preventing skin cancer, not moisturizing, exfoliating, or God knows whatever else there is lol.
I think I care how I look. But I look at it this way. You're either going to like me or you're not. I'm not bending over backwards to sell myself to anyone. 🙂

DS_Madking · Answer

id like to say yes but reality is something diffrent im a person that needs just 20 min from having nothing on but boxers in the morning to standing at the bus station so i would say it like that clothes dont matter i just take whats up highest in my closet and hygene wise i shower at evenings so at school i smell neutral or on hot days sweatty i would say the bare mminimum to not feel disgusted of myself means brushing teeth and showering everyday but i surely dont care for looks

NathanDavis · Answer

hygiene... being clean, and neat is a must for me, just by default it's just how I am, lol... I don't do it because of others exactly

Kaneki05 · Answer

I can for sure say I don't. The only thing that would inspire that is if I liked a girl or I am going to a gig.

Andres77 · Answer

I'm clean and presentable but I don't want to look inviting. I have to maintain an air of intimidation, even for people who are not in control of their faculties. They should fear me.

SeekingVirginWife · Answer

Only in the Philippines I don't need to care about how I look. I still get dates for being retarded.

TallAnon · Answer

I put in some effort, yeah. Appearance goes a long way when it comes to career. I didn't become a senior developer at 25 by just doing good work.

melanieeeB · Answer

No.. I don't like my workplace and so I don't really care much about my looks. I only dress business casual, when I have meetings with clients

qwert1234 · Answer

Yes. Not fashion-wise, but basic hygiene wise and being a human-wise. I want to look presentable and fresh as much as possible.. Although commuting to work makes that nearly impossible.

MTC29 · Answer

As far back as being a junior engineer (a lifetime ago), I always wanted to look professional. When I became supervising engineer, even more so.

Lucy68 · Answer

Yeah I care especially if I need to run some errands after work you know so I always look my best cause you never know

GingerGuy · Answer

Yes and no, to some degree. I don't want to look like a total slob, but I certainly don't have to be "perfect" either lol

Blackcosmo · Answer

Yes. I don't need to go look amazing but I have to look presentable.

NoUsernameSelected · Answer

Look like? No. Hygiene, yes very much so. I always have a deodorant in my bag and a spare tooth brush. I also shower and brush my teeth every morning and shave every second day when I go to work.

LeeannaDD · Answer

Yes but thats probably why they call me high maintenance

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I work from home now but when I was bartending I had to care or I couldn’t work that night 😂

Dinklex3 · Answer

Yup. Gotta look neat, clean, and professional.  Job requires it as well.

Turtlewax1994 · Answer

Yes, I work remote but I still look presentable for zoom calls

silkjames · Answer

I run my own electrician company I got to look fly lol!

Better_off_here · Answer

well i want to smell and look nice not only for others but for me as well. i want to feel i am clean and dress nicely it helps me to feel more confident too. and i do come off as more able to be approached by others.

AviatorTom · Answer

Yes, I care that I look decent, but I'm not overly conscious about it.

Redstang88 · Answer

Sometimes, depends what I’m doing. If I’m gonna end up filthy and stinking in 2 hours anyway it’s pretty pointless

mynameisanya · Answer

yes. i go to a Performing Arts school so i kinda have go look camera or stage ready every day 😂

Thecubs22 · Answer

Just basic shower, shave. I work at a grocery store warehouse, the department dosent wear uniforms.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Most of the time no. I have to wear a uniform and only deal with coworkers so 99% of the time I don't give a fuck about it.

Adronicus · Answer

Yes, I make it my mission to win smiles every time I go out.

EarthRealm · Answer

I wear Jeans to work but what I want to Wear is shorts, Sweatpants.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

I work online via phone. Frankly they're lucky I'm even wearing pants

nawtee_me · Answer

Hygiene wise yes, clothes wise no. I have a work uniform shirt I have to wear and then blue jeans or shorts either one will do...

altdbob · Answer

I didn't and still don't, but I must admit there are SO MANY that judge you for the way you look. As far as hygiene, that is important, and I could not go to work without a morning shower.

VV3ZZY · Answer

I prefer Plain XXL Tshirt and stretchy pants. I dislike Business Attire with a passion.

EnglishEuropean · Answer

At my age, not so much. I used to, and you certainly should because it affects your prospects.

CT_CD · Answer

Of course. I’m one of the top neurosurgeons in the country. I have to look presentable.

IsoUser · Answer

Yes, of course I care I want to look professional.

RabbitFood10 · Answer

I wash my pussy and armpits and mouth... What else would i be doing?

RuthlessAggression · Answer

I would imagine models and entertainers would be

KrakenAttackin · Answer

This is a female concern.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Yes. It was just how I was raised.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I shower daily and dress in business casual.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Somewhat. I don't want to look like shit.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I don't make enough money to care. Lol

cantthinksttaight · Answer

yes i do

roy_ricky09 · Answer

Absolutely

Waldoe · Answer

opo... gwapo, malinis at masayahin

Fuentes · Answer

Im just clean cut

EaterPeter · Answer

I do

AFretiredTXn · Answer

Yes I did.

Xtendable · Answer

Its very important

eagle1951 · Answer

yes Ma'am

npiatanas · Answer

dont care an all

jimmy2 · Answer

Not at all

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