What kind of shorts should I wear to work? Why, the same ones I wear to church, of course:
Just as one of the hottest summers in years started to sizzle, a Peoria, Ill.-based insurer took a bold step for a conservative company in a staid industry: It let its employees wear shorts to the office.
Not just any shorts on any day, mind you. They must be the type worn to church or the boss' barbecue, according to RLI Corp. Vice President Mike Quine, and the temperature has to be at least 90. [emphasis added, nac]
Ah. I see.
5 comments:
Dear Theosebes,
We see shorts commonly at Amazing Grace COC. This does not make us special and it does not make us bad. It is just a fact and we are adjusted to it. We still understand the concept of modesty. For instance when our kids have a carwash for their teen group, the boys are instructed to keep their shirts on and the young women may wear bathing suits but they must have them covered with a dark tee shirt that would hide anything that should not be displayed. Enjoy your blog.
I did accidently wear shorts to Bible study one Wednesday. Only my husband made any comments, of course, he waited until we were there to mention it (hmph) but I don't usually dress that way and neither do most people in our congregation. Certainly not on Sundays for worship.
I believe, proudconservative, that the point being made was regarding reverence, not modesty. I could be wrong, but that's how I took it, and I think it's a valid point. Certainly, our culture in general is growing accepting of more and more casual dress on what used to be formal occasions, but if I've got to pick a last frontier for dress that reflects preparation and the deepest respect, I think the worship assembly is a good one.
- Mitch
Dear anonymous,
Reverence can be demonstrated in many ways. While for many people a certain style of dress is a way of being reverent. However it may be the easiest way of demonstrating it. Formal dress may also become a cloak of deception to others. It may also be a turn off for people who are "unchurched" and not used to formal dress for any occasion, let alone church. More later. Back to work.
I presume, then, proudconservative, that you'd see no problem with a sandals-and fanny-pack level of formality at graduations, weddings, funerals, etc.? After all, though making the most casual of fashion statements, we'd be honoring someone's accomplishments, vows, or lives with our very presence--would you say that's true?
- Mitch
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