Things You Shouldnt be Doing/Wearing to Work-A Guide for Young Black Professionals...

ARTIC-U-LATE · #1 07-18-2005, 02:40 PM

Are there things that you have done or things you have witnessed Black folks doing at the job place that made you shake your head or crawl under a rock?

Examples include but are not limited to;
1. Confusing club gear with business casual
2. Cranking songs such as "Tee-shirts and Panties" or the "Whisper Remix" in their office or cubicle.
3. Sharing too much personal information with co-workers, etc. (e.g. sex, money).

Damn shame...

TheEpitome1920 · #2 07-18-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by ARTIC-U-LATE

2. Cranking songs such as "Tee-shirts and Panties" or the "Whisper Remix" in their office or cubicle.

ROFLOL!

Personal phone calls that the WHOLE office can hear. I don't need to know who you saw in the club last night.

mccoyred · #3 07-19-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
ROFLOL!

Personal phone calls that the WHOLE office can hear. I don't need to know who you saw in the club last night.

Talking loud and acting Ghetto, period! Folks confuse the stoop of the office building with their front stoop at home. *smh*

ARTIC-U-LATE · #4 07-19-2005, 10:58 AM

Confusing being "real" with classlessness or a lack of tact.

Rendez.vous · #5 07-19-2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by mccoyred
Talking loud and acting Ghetto, period! Folks confuse the stoop of the office building with their front stoop at home. *smh*

haha

#6 07-20-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by ARTIC-U-LATE
Are there things that you have done or things you have witnessed Black folks doing at the job place that made you shake your head or crawl under a rock?

Examples include but are not limited to;
1. Confusing club gear with business casual

Damn shame...

One of my supervisors does this.....

#1 Leading Lady · #7 07-20-2005, 11:49 AM

Popping Gum and/or chewing gum and trying to provide customer service in between snap, crackle, and pop.

Not having inappropriate tattoo's covered properly. I don't want to see on your breast your breast fed child's name.

MaMaBuddha · #8 07-20-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by #1 Leading Lady

Not having inappropriate tattoo's covered properly. I don't want to see on your breast your breast fed child's name.

this cracks me up all the time.

ladylike · #9 07-20-2005, 04:16 PM

Brothers who wear "colored" suits.
Please do not wear suits in the following colors*:

Pink
Lavender
Purple
Orange
Fire Engine Red
Yellow
Lime Green
Powder Blue

If it's the color of a now 'n later, don't wear it to work.

*Accessorizing with the matching gators doesn't help your case either.

ARTIC-U-LATE · #10 07-20-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Brothers who wear "colored" suits.
Please do not wear suits in the following colors*:

Pink
Lavender
Purple
Orange
Fire Engine Red
Yellow
Lime Green
Powder Blue

If it's the color of a now 'n later, don't wear it to work.

*Accessorizing with the matching gators doesn't help your case either.

I must agree. Blue, Black, Gray, Khaki, and some browns are acceptable. Who the F*ck started that bullshit?

Steeltrap · #11 07-20-2005, 05:21 PM

^^
Pimps started the trend, I'm sure. Unfortunately, a few people thought what works at Sweet Jimmy's Playas' Club works at the job. Then again, I've also seen WASP men wearing pastels and isht.

skeeliteful · #12 07-20-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Brothers who wear "colored" suits.
Please do not wear suits in the following colors*:

Pink
Lavender
Purple
Orange
Fire Engine Red
Yellow
Lime Green
Powder Blue

If it's the color of a now 'n later, don't wear it to work.

*Accessorizing with the matching gators doesn't help your case either.

This rule should also apply to hair.

TonyB06 · #13 07-21-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Brothers who wear "colored" suits.
Please do not wear suits in the following colors*:

Pink
Lavender
Purple
Orange
Fire Engine Red
Yellow
Lime Green
Powder Blue

If it's the color of a now 'n later, don't wear it to work.

*Accessorizing with the matching gators doesn't help your case either.

*my oldest daughter refers to these as "game show" suits. As in "daddy, I know you would never wear a game show suit, right?"

ARTIC-U-LATE · #14 07-21-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by TonyB06
*my oldest daughter refers to these as "game show" suits. As in "daddy, I know you would never wear a game show suit, right?"

**shaking my head**

I hope I don't to see you in a "game show suit" at regionals in Detroit a.k.a. Pimp Fashion Capital next year. If so, I will be forced to snatch your Jewels...pin and all-lol.

Steeltrap · #15 07-21-2005, 11:42 AM

^^
Remember, too, Boule is in Detroit next year. My eyes will be peeled for denizens of Pimp Fashion Capital.