White after labor day?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

Not all cultures would consider a "firm and confident handshake" or direct eye contact with the interviewer either appropriate or polite.

Corporate America does and Heartofheart is typing about corporate America.

I know all about cultural variation. I also spend time with people from cultures that either do not subscribe to or do not teach about giving handshakes and eye contact. People across cultures who enter the job market can learn what particular cultures expect in terms of overall attire and proper verbal and nonverbal communication. People across cultures can learn whether a particular cultural environment expects them to wear button up shirts and give a non-sweaty, solid handshake. However, learning attire and communication often does not include learning varying perspectives on which colors and fabrics to wear in certain seasons. Give people a break.

[Hartofsec]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I know all about cultural variation.

Oh okay.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

People across cultures who enter the job market can learn what particular cultures expect in terms of overall attire and proper verbal and nonverbal communication. People across cultures can learn whether a particular cultural environment expects them to wear button up shirts and give a non-sweaty, solid handshake. However, learning attire and communication often does not include learning varying perspectives on which colors and fabrics to wear in certain seasons. Give people a break.

I don't see how this is so very different from your examples, as with the button-up shirts.

IMO, it is probably a good idea to observe what is customary in the culture or region -- or in the case of recruitment, campus. Preferably on the front end, unless one is more concerned with making a statement about their own wardrobe rules than improving their prospects for the job or party invitation.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Hartofsec

I don't see how this is so very different from your examples, as with the button-up shirts.

It is different.