[folknor]

> Generally it's such a shame that society is made to ridicule anyone who is wearing or behaving in a way that is out of fashion

I mostly agree. However, there are biological and economical reasons for this that are deeply anchored, such as for example that it allows us to more easily distinguish friend from foe, and almost instantly skip forward a few leaps in trust levels when communicating.

Generally speaking, of course.

[digi_owl]

Sadly this also allows a sharply dressed conman easier access.

[mc32]

But it also helps avoid the used car salesman wearing the leisure suit kind of people...

[quickthrower2]

> leisure suit kind of people

Exactly - the clothes make the man

[KozmoNau7]

Manners maketh man.

[emodendroket]

When was the last time you saw a car salesman wearing a suit, let alone a leisure suit?

[mc32]

When you're doing the financial paperwork --your implication is right though. At that point they are not technically "salespeople" but closers who are trying to get you to buy additional things.

[emodendroket]

Yeah, the "finance office" is a little different and, in my experience, usually not that pushy about upselling you.

[rhizome]

There are layers to subcultures, they're not only about fashion.