There was an article in the Toledo Blade the other day about teens and "dirty dancing," or what is known as freaking, bumping, grinding and other sexually suggestive dancing. It seems that this is the way kids dance now and at the school dances, teachers and parents are uncomfortable and sometimes having a difficult time stopping it. Of course it's what they see on TV and kids think it just all in good fun. Oh, that generation gap.
I'm not here to judge one way or another, but to note that one assistant principle said they haven't had any concerns at prom, perhaps because it is a formal event. "When kids are dressed formally, it sets a tone for them to act appropriately," she said.
This is also true in the workplace. Twenty years ago "business casual" was instituted in many businesses for Friday dress. The thought was that people would be in such a good mood that they would work harder. While there are always exceptions, what they found was usually quite the opposite: casual attire transfered to a casual attitude about the job, almost as if Friday was "weekend eve." Then, it didn't take long before "business casual" turned into "dress down" and then slipped into the rest of the week. Some businesses woke up and required more business-like attire, but it doesn't seem like enough to me. Just a personal observation here.
What it comes down too, is that the way you dress does affect your behavior. It also affects what others think of you and most importantly, what you think of yourself.
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