Sunday, 17 November 2019

Hoodie for politicians

Hoodie for politicians

According to "Hoodie gets Quebec politician thrown out of legislature"  the Quebec politician  Catherine Dorion caused disputes about a government's dress code. She came to the provincial legislature in jeans and a hoodie sweatshirt, and after complaints from her colleagues she decided to leave. Therefore she gave occasion to the all political society to discuss acceptable clothes for government`s workers. Many people, especially women, supported Ms Dorion in her choice to wear casual clothes at work. Others considered that a hoodie is not respectable for an office attire. As The National Assembly has only the guidance about members' attire but not the official dress code, disputes about acceptable politician`s clothes are still open.

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Response: What is your opinion?

I prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes in my usual life. When I worked in an office I also wore quite casual style of clothes because we had not a strict dress code. I could wear classic jeans with a blouse, for example, but not a hoodie! It was considered too casual and sporty style for a work. Our clients came to the sales office and we had meetings with them so we had to be good looking always. I think that a hoodie is not acceptable part of  an office attire. Hoodie is very comfortable for sure and it is a good choice for a walking with a dog, a picnic or a housework. But if you have a serious job, hold an important position, meet with top managers and directors, you should be responsible in everything including your outfit and appearance. Especially these recommendations are relevant for politicians and workers of governments.

A free dress code makes people more relaxed and dispersed. Bright colors attract our attention and may provoke somebody. Many men focus on short skirt and deep decollete of women. Such addiction disturbs a work between people of the opposite sex. From the other side neutral colors and classic designs help people to concentrate only on a work process.

I presume governments should to set an acceptable official dress code for their politicians. It may be a different office attire in an every country because it depends on climate, religions, traditions and etc. Probably a sleeveless top will not be prohibited in a future for majority of governments. We do not know how a fashion and rules could be transformed. Now I can advise the National Assembly of Canada to revise and change description of  the official dress code for his workers. If they determine uniform rules for everybody it helps to avoid such situations and disputes in a future.


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Question for your classmates

What is your opinion about wearing casual clothes like jeans and a hoodie at work in an office? Is this acceptable in your country?

2 comments:

  1. Interesting news! I agree with your opinion. In my case, I was taught, “Must be decorum” since I was little kid. When we dress in front of public or have a important meeting, we have to think about others feeling, not just focus on what you want to wear. It also means respecting others. I believe this is a common sense in Japan.

    In this case, she is a politician. Politicians should work for people 24/7 and they represent people’s opinion. In Canada they have their own culture and habits and I think they are much liberal than Japan. If Quebec people think Ms.Dorion is deserve to represent them, she can get support from people. If not, she would not be elected in next election. It will be clear in the near future; it would depend on her performance to her job, though.

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    1. Although I agree that it is important to dress in a way that shows respect, that also means your dress can express other opinions. If a traditional mindset is seen as wrong, as unsuitable for modern times, then dressing in a non-conservative way can be an effective way to highlight that.

      And as Junko says, it's for the voters to decide whether they approve or not. The parliament and government are not a business, but a forum to repreent the people, and just as democracy demands that free speech, including speech that offends, must be protected, so too should elected politicians be free to dress in a way that helps them to represent the people who voted for them. And perhaps it's helpful to be reminded that past standards might not be appropriate standards for today, when we know better than our ancestors. At least, I think we should be able to do better than our ancestors did.

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