Working in Underwear

A common appeal to common people.

Weve all seen it: work-at-home ads that tout working in underwear as somehow being appealing to those wishing to operate a business from home.

Well, I dont know about you, but working in my underwear just wouldnt cut it for me.

First of all, I dont feel revved up and ready for action until I am fully dressed and prepared to put my best foot forward, whether Im sitting at my kitchen table or at a corporate conference table somewhere.

How could anyone possibly feel professional and serious about conducting business in his
underwear? To me, it presents a picture of, not only a slovenly body, but a slovenly mind.

Remember that old English comedy, "Keeping Up Appearances"? If you do, youll also recall the "Onslow" character, whose perpetual garb was an undershirt, wherever he was, unshaven and unkempt—a real "winner"! How could anyone possibly feel good about himself and present such an appearance? Its certainly beyond my comprehension!

To be sure, if you conduct business from home, occasionally you will be answering the telephone before you are dressed for the day (or sometimes after you have undressed for the day!), and there certainly is nothing wrong with that. However, that shouldnt be considered a license to regularly call on prospects or even work at the computer before you are showered and dressed!

For one thing, it doesnt conjure up a picture of success in your own mind—or in the mind of
anyone else who may be around. How can you expect your family to take your business endeavors seriously if you dont project a business-like appearance?

And theres always the chance that someone will knock at your door unexpectedly and catch you with your pants down, so to speak—what then? Wouldnt that surprise caller get a lovely impression of you (and your business), especially if that person didnt know you?

Dont misunderstand ... you dont need to dress up, but you do need to be clean, neat, well groomed, and presentable enough to leave the house at a moments notice, the same as if you were planning to go out and about. Jeans and casual clothes are fine, but please, lets keep the underwear where it belongs—out of sight!

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