[fao_]

It's not about fashion, it's about the fact that we have long folklore about people in suits. Almost everyone who is in a suit is out to get you for something. Bosses, Ignorant Managers, Salesmen, Estate Agents[0], Religious salesmen, etc, etc.

Almost all of those are people who prey on the weak, the meek, and the pitiful.

hiss.

[0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7ap6-e3mVg

[TeMPOraL]

Also power, which implies risk. Besides the various kinds of salesmen, which you can recognize quickly, people wearing suits are usually those with power that can affect you - bosses, managers, lawyers, government officials. Piss them off, and they can ruin your day. Or life. So one learns to be extra careful around people in suits.

[draw_down]

That's really silly. You can be exploited by people in jeans and tshirts. Hell, it's happening to me right now.

[sidlls]

Yes, one can be, but for decades spanning more than a few generations the norm has been that more formal dress was associated with that class of exploiter.

[Arizhel]

>Bosses, Ignorant Managers, Salesmen, Estate Agents[0], Religious salesmen, etc, etc.

>Almost all of those are people who prey on the weak, the meek, and the pitiful.

Which one of those is the exception? Decent bosses?

[fao_]

Yup. Some bosses are alright.