Posted by pat/WA on 6/20/12 1:02pm
Msg #424110

Regarding dress code

I wear slacks, blouse and nice flat shoes. My husband wears slack and a shirt with a collar. There are times we should wear hip boots, gloves and helmets!!

Reply by Q_in_Sac/CA on 6/20/12 1:19pm
Msg #424113

...also include a Haz Mat suit and respirator. lol

Reply by pat/WA on 6/20/12 1:48pm
Msg #424122

A haz mat suit and respirator are good additions

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 6/20/12 1:57pm
Msg #424126

Don't forget to make sure you have all your vaccinations.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 6/20/12 1:35pm
Msg #424118

Dress code...probably geared to the gen Y "younger" geners..

you know, those twenty somethings that still wear their pants around the knees showing all their bizness and all...seriously they have no clue as to the purpose of a belt, let alone how to dress for a meeting...they do need those dress attire instructions!

I think the more mature geners, me included, based on experience working in an office setting, pretty much know the "how to's" when it comes to meeting with clients.

It really is sort of funny to read notary instructions with this info on it...I crack up each and every time, and am even tempted at times, to just wear my daisy dukes! LMAO!

But the "reason" behind the droppy pants comes from inmates - yes the jail system. Inmates can't wear belts and so their pants droop....why would one want to dress like an inmate is beyond me?!

Reply by MW/VA on 6/20/12 3:52pm
Msg #424136

I'd heard that the drooping pants were from the "hood",

where the weight of their guns is what pulls them down.

Reply by jba/fl on 6/20/12 4:10pm
Msg #424138

Re: I'd heard that the drooping pants were from the "hood",

Google: sagging pants or where did drooping pants start. This is a great place to start....

http://www.snopes.com/risque/homosex/sagging.asp

Reply by ikando on 6/20/12 6:47pm
Msg #424154

Re: Dress code...probably geared to the gen Y "younger" geners..

Carrie, you're actually right that the droopy pants came from the prison inmates, but not because they have no belts.

I heard from a prison chaplain that the reason they wear their pants at half-mast is for easy access by a rougher inmate who wants to satisfy himself. The lower they drop, the more amenable the pants-wearer was to the proposition.

If more of those who have to hold their pants up with their hands while crossing the street were aware of the true reason, I'd bet the style would die.

Reply by MW/VA on 6/21/12 9:14am
Msg #424201

Yuk! I wonder if that's why some old folks wear their pants

up at their chests? LOL Any comment, Hugh? LOL

Reply by HisHughness on 6/21/12 10:09am
Msg #424206

We OldePhartz wear our pants cinched around our chests ...

... to hide the fact that some of us have boobs bigger than Playboy bunnies.

Reply by bfd110_IN on 6/20/12 2:29pm
Msg #424127

I had a closing with an affluent banker two weeks ago. Title Company called and asked if I was available and said I was. Then they asked what normal dress was for my closings. Said they appreciated it and then went on to tell me that the loan had been rescheduled because previous gentleman showed up in flipflops and blue jeans and the banker had turned him away.

Reply by Clem/CA on 6/20/12 3:15pm
Msg #424131

Full scuba gear here!

Reply by HisHughness on 6/20/12 3:30pm
Msg #424133

I am occasionally asked, usually by Northeasterners who are ignorant of our cultue, to remove my spurs at signings. I always politely refuse. Sometimes the borrowers get upset, even angry, but I've learned to overlook it. I can do that because I know that if they get too snotty, I can surreptiously spur the hell outta their table legs during the signing.

Except, of course, on those rare occasions when we sign on a glass tabletop. Then I slip one to their auto tires on the way out.

Reply by VT_Syrup on 6/20/12 4:13pm
Msg #424139

If you can remove the spurs while you muck out the barn, you can remove them in client's living room. If you don't muck out your own barn, you're obviously wealthy so why not just retire.

Reply by Q_in_Sac/CA on 6/20/12 4:40pm
Msg #424142

So I guess my "fly" Gucci sweatsuit, unlaced RUN DMC Adidas basketball shoes, "fly" gold chain and sunglasses is not suitable attire for a loan signing?

Reply by Jessica Ward on 6/20/12 5:35pm
Msg #424149

I think they're after the "yoga pants" set

When I had employees when I worked in an office, it was a constant battle to inform them that any pants not made of denim were not then and therefore "slacks." Honey, sometimes they're gym pants.

I can't even remember how many times I sent people home from interviews for administrative positions because they came in with sandals and yoga pants. I don't want to see your pantylines (or worse yet--see through those threadbare yoga pants!)

I once commented and the girl said "well, I was sure I couldn't wear jeans." I had to just lay it down for her. Just because it's not denim, doesn't mean it's slacks. In fact, I've seen some nice denim and twill slacks that I wouldn't bat an eye at in the office (I ran front office in a very large construction company). (Blue jeans wouldn't fly, but ironed black or tan denim pants would be no problem in my office provided there were no tears/worn spots and no underwear showing at the waist!)

Reply by LKT/CA on 6/20/12 7:29pm
Msg #424159

When going for jury duty, on the wall a sign says: "NO SHORTS ALLOWED, the judge will not hear your case if you're wearing shorts."

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 6/21/12 6:39am
Msg #424191

Here all pro se parties have to sign a paper acknowledging

that they understand no shorts or flip flops, but I don't think that each judge strictly enforces it.

Reply by Jessica Ward on 6/21/12 8:46pm
Msg #424305

most golf courses & country clubs don't allow shorts either

I've signed at country clubs many times. Wouldn't dare wear short to a closing!