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What do you like/dislike about Toronto (pg. 14)
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| Silky Johnson |
| I definitely agree with that. It's just part of the professionalism one *should* be embracing by going to university. |
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| malek |
| I remember at buisness school, there was this kid who came everyday at school in a tie+suit. It was crazy, but I get it now, that guy now probably makes more money than me :p |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
In my undergrad there were some days that I dressed in sweatpants and sweatshirts. That didn't happen in my grad program. Now that I'm starting law school though I'm going to have to invest in some more professional looking clothes. I'm pretty nervous about it actually b/c I'm a very casual person when it comes to attire.
It reminded me of an episode I saw of "What Not To Wear" (no I don't watch that show regularly). But there was a girl on there about 25. An interior designer, who was much like me in terms of what she wore. She said that she found people didn't take her that seriously at her job and they did a whole makeover of her where she could still keep parts of her style but be more professional. I need their help! |
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| Orko |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
uh dude, these girls will have to dress the up when they'll get their first job, track pants and messed hair will not help them pay the bills. |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
Taking pride in your appearance is just fine with me. But, there is a time and a place for certain types of clothing. That is all I am saying. |
So you are saying that buy dressing casually for school, you will not know how to dress for work? Sorry that is just not true. I have been jeans and t-shirt kind of guy all my life, but you better believe when I got a job at an accounting firm I put on dress pants, a shirt, and a tie, and now go to interviews in a full suit. It is possible to separate the two. Plus for work you are being PAID to look professional. At school, you are there to learn. It's just about where you put your effort, and for what reasons.
EDIT: if you are spending hours upon hours getting ready for the day, how much energy will you have when the day comes? That time could be used to study, or join groups, or play sports, or or or...
I leave now leave the issue alone, because this is a good thread, and no need for it to get jacked. |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
EDIT: if you are spending hours upon hours getting ready for the day, how much energy will you have when the day comes? That time could be used to study, or join groups, or play sports, or or or...
I leave now leave the issue alone, because this is a good thread, and no need for it to get jacked. |
thats why north americans dress like slobs with this kind of mentality... :p it doesn't take hours and hours for my wife to get ready for work, she works at a bank with clients btw. |
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| nadezhda |
it took me 5 years to really like toronto.
i feel like toronto has this wierd obsession with being on patios in the summer. before i moved here, i never heard people talk about good patios, wanting to be on patios etc with such religious fervor as much as i do here. is this a strange observation?
here are my reasons off the top of my head cos i am too lazy to read this whole thread:
pros:
- entertainment - nightlife, cultural events, art, dance
- shopping
- food
- live music --- if i want to see a band, it's pretty certain that they will tour here at some point
- everything that i need is pretty much within walking distance
- multicultural
cons:
- disgusting humidity and smoggy summers *barf*
- the ttc sucks
- slushy, wet, grey winters
- i find people in general to be quite rude and unfriendly - like i'm talking random strangers. i think toronto has brought out a little of my inner bitch since i moved here.
- v. expensive to travel outside of north america. scratch that, within north america too
- real estate/rent is expensive (ok, compared to other major cities it's not so bad, but i still think it's pretty ridiculous |
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| Kamka |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
anyways, there's no excuse for showing up in flip flops and shorts at university, its a lack of respect to the institution. |
I think that flip-flops generally do not belong anywhere else except the beach... at least those super-thin ones. I guess I'm conservative in this respect :toothless |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by kaniz
pfft, going to your 8:00am lecture in PJ bottoms and flip flops is the best. Sure, your crazy bed-head hair may be distracting to those behind you, and the stench of your currently unshowered pits may distract those sitting on either side of you, but the comfort factor! just cant be beat. |
lol. the wonderful joys of living on campus. "what time did you get up today for 8:30 class", "ummm, 8:25". |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
In france, most schools use the uniforms, students need to look clean and have clean cloth at a very young age, its just normal than when they arrive at university, they are used to being dressed up. Its part of their routine. |
Maybe that's part of why I never understood the slobwear. I went to a private school and had to wear a uniform every day, so for a long time I knew basically nothing about fashion of any kind but at least I understood the importance of looking presentable. So it's funny to me when I hear people say "this isn't high school anymore" because for me, people in university were a lot worse-dressed than they were in high school.
Aside from the track pants and PJs in university, there were also the board shorts, loose tank tops, and my personal anti-favourite, flip-flops. God I ing hate those, nothing screams trashy more than exposed and often hairy stinkfeet. This isn't the beach, s. Seeing these things made me long for the days when "unkempt" meant baggy jeans and an athletic shirt.
Oh and to Orko: My take on it is that if you look good, you feel good. What's the difference between getting yourself together in the morning or before a night of clubbing? It's the same deal, I personally have a lot more energy when I'm confident that I don't look like crap. |
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| malek |
| People in this country should be teached "decorum 101" at a very young age... |
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| Endlesswave |
| Ok ok , I mean it's one thing wearing 'clothing' and I use the term loosely that looks like I just woke up in PJs and quite another wearing a suit 24/7 and making sure I can see the reflection in my SHOES. Can't there be a middle ground? I think there can. |
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| The Highroller |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
Maybe that's part of why I never understood the slobwear. I went to a private school and had to wear a uniform every day, so for a long time I knew basically nothing about fashion of any kind but at least I understood the importance of looking presentable. So it's funny to me when I hear people say "this isn't high school anymore" because for me, people in university were a lot worse-dressed than they were in high school.
Aside from the track pants and PJs in university, there were also the board shorts, loose tank tops, and my personal anti-favourite, flip-flops. God I ing hate those, nothing screams trashy more than exposed and often hairy stinkfeet. This isn't the beach, s. Seeing these things made me long for the days when "unkempt" meant baggy jeans and an athletic shirt.
Oh and to Orko: My take on it is that if you look good, you feel good. What's the difference between getting yourself together in the morning or before a night of clubbing? It's the same deal, I personally have a lot more energy when I'm confident that I don't look like crap. |
lol are you kidding me? EVERYBODY wears flip flops in the summer time. Unless I'm going to a club, I wear flip flops for 95% of the summer. |
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