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When I was 15 years old I applied at a job and put on a tie. I over heard the manager said "Hire the one with the tie on" to another manager. I was the only one with a tie on
Well it just makes sense! It does say something about your character too after all. Like Windston explains it means you respect your clients (or whatever company in that case you apply for) enough to put in the extra effort. I do interview people myself and hired a teen girl once before who came in looking like she didn't wash her hair for a while, wanting to not be prejustice etc. Yeah the way she presented herself definable reflected the kind of care she put into her tasks..
My father taught me that lesson when I was 15 and I passed it on to my son. I've never "Interviewed" for a job, I learn everything I can about a business, walk in prepared in a suit and tie and I take the job I want. I've also noticed when the people I'm competing with, often in casual clothes, see me in my suit, their confidence quickly dies. If you're serious about your career, look like it.
I've never seen a comment that I agree more with. My entire life I've been terrified of job interviews, its caused me to not apply for jobs and languish in dead end roles for the best part of a decade. I decided to retrain as an IT proffesional and prepared to apply to one of the big tech companies, I spent over a year preparing by adding all of the recruiters on linkedin and networking with them, attending in person and virtual events hosted by the company, when I got the first interview date I spent over a month studying everything about the company and role and then when all the candidates were sat in the zoom call lobby, a lot of them weren't dressed proffesionally, some just had a shirt on with no tie with the top button undone, some didn't even bother to have there cameras turned on which the representative commented negatively on, meanwhile I was sat there in a suit & tie, dress shoes and cologne even for a virtual interview. Needless to say, I went and took the job. If I have kids, I'll also pass this onto them, such a valuable lesson.
@@nevarius9010 Thank you for your comment. I'm glad it worked for you and you're on your way. Most people just don't understand what a person doing an interview is looking for. I've been on both sides of the table and when someone like yourself walks in, looking like the position is important to them, that's half the positive points right there. Good luck to you, you're on the right track.
walk in whit suit to work in gas station where i live you are getting mugged on your way home wear a suit here in small city is like opening your front door to a roober.... and say pls rob me...
There's a big difference between someone overdressing to show off and someone doing it to express themselves. You obviously look comfortable in it, and it projects confidence and integrity. Can't understand why some find it awkward.
I wore a three piece suit and tie every day to work at PG&E in downtown San Francisco and hated it. The only good thing was that San Francisco even in the summertime is cool and foggy.
This is so true. Even in the States there is a subconscious judgment. I was a fresh faced, clean shaved, baby faced Art Director. Youngest in the State of Nevada. I would have pitch meetings with Casinos and get dismissed. I grew out a Moustache and Goatee, met the same people, pitched the same ideas and they accepted it. The facial hair made me look older and they took me more seriously. It is weird on how or what makes people view you differently.
Depends on your trade i guess how you want to come across. I go to job interviews in boots and leather jacket and 3-day beard. Im a craftsmen. If were to show up to a job interview in a suit, my potential future boss would probably think: This well dressed guy with his groomed babyhands does not at all look like he can get his hands dirty and shit done.
But what if the job you want requires work clothes that get filthy..? Lol that's my case, no way in hell I want to work in an office... but a nice suit doesn't go astray every now and then!
@@TheMistyBlueLounge Yes, well I suppose you can dress down. But for your interview? At the very least wear a dress suit. You'll get respect from your interviewer and establish your first impression from the get go. Once your hired you can dress for the job. about the only time this will backfire is if your interviewer is showing up in his work clothes and looking for someone to get dirty. However, if you jump right in and get dirty in your work clothes. You can fault that. :)
People would be running around in spandex and capes all the damn time if that were the case talking like Batman and trying to fly if that saying were true.
@@HenryDube72 what the hell. My parents work in a book cover factory. Are they doing a job that has no meaning ? I think you should always judge a book by it's cover.
My father got a job once EASILY because he walked in wearing a suit and tie. Neither the interviewer nor the other ones being interviewed were well dressed. My father is also very competent. So the mix of competence and clothing so amazed them that he was practically hired on the spot.
I remember going to my first interview ever. I was about 15 or 16 for a parttime job in a supermarket. I was overthinking it since it was my first job interview ever and decided to go very well dressed. Not suit level but a level below. The interviewer was however wearing a suit, he seemed very impressed with my first impression and showed a half smile. I did eventually get the job and worked there for 3 or 4 years until adulthood.
I completely agree. I had a similar experience as your original story. I worked as an IT specialist for a large company. I noticed all the "managers" wore suits and none of the "regular"employees did. Most of the managers were not very smart or talented. I wondered ... are they wearing suits because they are managers or are they managers because they wear suits. I decided I would wear suits and see what happened. I spent several months buying some nice suits. I told my best friend and co-worker that starting in October about 3 months a way I was going to start wearing suits to work. In October I started wearing a suit to work every day. Within 60 days the company offered me the job as team lead, within six months I was offered a new job within the company leading a larger team. Within a year I was offered a job as a Deputy Project Manager by another company because they knew me from attending meetings with them... Eventually I was offered a job as a country manager... All because I decided to wear suits. Nothing else about me had changed....just wearing suits. Regardless of what any other naysayers say about it.. I know for certain, wearing a suit makes a difference, in
That sounds about right. Ps how do u know what to put in what pocket? I always have to search 3 or 4 pockets to find what I'm after. Chest pocket, inside waist outside waist, then ur pants pockets as well... Then u also have a briefcase.lol
He is very correct. I am a network engineer at a hospital. Other engineers wear at best polo shirts and jeans. I wear a suit without a tie. Many times I had to intervene when hospital staff was resistant to letting the engineers work on the network equipment. I would walk up with confidence and the staff would treat me very differently. The suit commands a respect. I am no different than the other engineers. As a side effect, the other engineers have more or less promoted me to the big sr. engineer to lead the teams. Dress to impress but not overdress. When you wear a suit, you will feel more confident when you observe the respect you get.
After going to a wedding yesterday, I continued to wear my suit as my friends and I went out bar hopping afterwards. Everyone treated me differently, there was no doubt about it, and it was because of the suit and tie. The best part being Women especially were more interested in me, and that was pretty cool. Everything that you said right on the money.
As an axe murderer I have found wearing a suit to be problematic in many respects. Namely no-one will be in fear of a suit wearing axeman. The cloth soaks up way too much blood and tends to leave a trail which could be followed. The cuffs of the trousers are also traps for hair and flesh remnants. And a well fitted suit makes no allowance for concealment of the axe most preferred by us professionals - the half crescent double blade with knob crusher. The only real attraction is the pocket handkerchief, but nowadays even this tends to be a piece of cardboard with a frilley end.
"I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself. Hey Paul!" if you don't get it look it up.
It's not like he's trying to be Elvis. His hair and beard are the same length all over. He just has natural sideburns. Some men have them, some don't. I like the fact that it's a neat trimmed look. Goes with the suit.
@poposmoko At least she looks pretty with plastic surgery. No amount of plastic surgery could ever save others from having their eyeballs bleed out from looking at you.
@poposmoko Oh sure call him incel, he'll be dEvAStateD!!! You're the one with the weeb profile lol (Don't even have the balls to show your face while criticizing someone for their looks xD). Anyhu I'd love to hear you explain you're reasoning for why she "apparently" did plastic surgery....and why she has to deal with you thinking she's ugly. Genius man....pure genius
i wore sweats and wife beater my whole life. then when i moved to peru, some places wouldnt serve me and the ones ghat would had security follow me. one time a lady at a chicken stand full of chicken said she was out even though they served all the people behind me. now i wear jeans and sport coat and get treated like a vip. its shallow but, its what it is.
cuz its the bad stigma from wife beater, it screams negative things like its named after and ascociated with drunkard that only lives for booze and beaatig wives, even if youre not that kind a guy and just wanna be cozy and laid back
Winston is correct. I can attest... wearing a suit (or at least a shirt and tie) ALWAYS commands respect. It might be weird... but people actually take you more seriously.
@Quest Tzecai - You missed the point. I didn't say you couldn't wear how you "feel". By all means, wear what you like. Let me put it this way: If you're a boy (but... you "feel" like a girl) in high school and you decided to wear a girls dress... I GUARANTEE you will be prejudged by your peers the first few seconds they lay eyes on you. THE POINT IS: Whether you like it or not... (even if you are not aware of it)... socially acceptable clothing style is dictated by the "cultural expectations" within the circle of your peers. When meeting for the first time and before any words are exchanged between two people, each will already have a subconscious perception or prejudgment of the other within those first few seconds.
I was hired as an office boy (the lowest position) in a large business company. I went with a suit the first day to give a good impression to everyone. As it turns out, most workers did not wear suit, except for the president and the two vice-presidents. I did my job with diligence, since preparing the coffee pot, to making the copies, to do the occasional errand, etc. I even conversed with the clients when they came to visit any of the project managers and they were busy or not arrived yet. I offered coffee, water, etc. After six months, one of the clients offered my a job with his company as project manager. Two years later, he retired and he recommended me to take his job as president of the company. Now, retired, I still use a suit to meet with the guys at the coffee place or at the country club.
I recommend one easily maintained, that isn't dry clean only. propercloth is a good website with detailed sizes, but just generally judge quality by whatever isn't dry clean only.
Walter, that is why you will be a success. You want to be a success. The blacks and other people rioting and protesting will never understand, all people, races, and colors judge from the minute they see you. When I see a black man or kids with dread locks down his back wearing a tee shirt, I immediately cross the street or get away. I am not racist I am looking for safety and do not want to be confronted. They may be fine people but chances are they are not.
I love wearing suits. When I worked in a casual office I still wore a suit most days, but since I started working for myself I usually don't even bother with pants.
You do get that Oscar Wilde was a wit right?? True he did like dressing well but NOT to show respect but contempt for conformity (pink, green scarves etc) which is the opposite of Serpentza's point. However he knows far more about China than I do (I having not been there) so on getting on in China I'll listen to what he says. To me an overdressed guy screams Spiv, pretentiousness and rip off artist, I want real mutual respect and good work done!
When I was promoted out of a uniform role into a job that expected a suit I found the difference in how people treated me was incredible, a suit does make people treat you differently and it is mostly a really nice way too!
This is a favorite video, due to the accuracy and candor you put forth. You are so right Winston and were perceptive to pick up on this so quickly. Frankly, you have a great look. You complement “a suit” and a suit fits you. May seem odd, but that’s my perception and I applaud you for it.
Spot on, +Commodore Sixfour. +serpentza could even star in an intellectual adventure/thriller where he journeys through the streets of Shenzen and other parts of China, using technology and urban know-how to rescue someone or recover a lost treasure etc. I'd pay to see that!
As a You-tuber, your suit is part of your schtick. Your signature. Your look. You need to stand out among millions of the other video producers. And your suit is part of it.
I've just recently found you on youtube. I'm a piano teacher (in Australia) with mostly Asian students, as well as a communication coach....so I've really binged on your content since I discovered it a few days ago. Something I'd like to add about wearing a suit is the way it lifts the game of the wearer. When we feel good about how we look, we unconsciously communicate that to the people around us, and we have more confidence in ourselves. For many years I dealt with debilitating migraines, but still had to get on with the business of living. It was on those days that I wore the red lipstick, did my hair and paid extra attention to what I wore. How we present ourselves has a huge impact on how others respond to us, AND it also plays a major part in how we feel about ourselves. Maintaining standards and expectations for how we present ourselves to the world may seem old fashioned, but it really does have an impact on our self esteem.
I was able to get into an area reserved for journalists at a certain event. Why? Because I was being helpful, and I wore a suit and looked like I belonged there.
TL;DR: People assume your time is more valuable when you wear a suit. People are in fact shallow and respect people in suits. Also you show respect to others by wearing a suit.
Yeah, a suit/uniform boosts a loser's small ego and also fools most gullible bystanders. It works great in our stupid, shallow, authority-centered society (not just in China), but it's not a sign of "showing respect" to anyone with a modicum of intelligence and certainly not to yourself. It's more like being conformist or a corporate drone who must fit in a hierarchy (it's no surprise that military actually requires standardized uniforms - as a sign of sacrifice of individuality in order to submit to an organization someone else's rules). Those people who can actually afford not to "role play" the dressing up game don't. And neither do hippies and hobos who just can't give a fuck, but that's another story.
I totally concur what you’re saying mate! I used to be a science lab technician 6 years ago. I picked up bad habits of dressing with a tshirt and jeans. Then I switched jobs to a new lab and kept dressing like that. My coworkers seemed to treat me like a kid, even though I was as qualified as them to do the job. When I started a recent job 5 months ago, I started wearing suits to work from the start and holy cow did I gain everyone’s respect. Everyone saw me as a man with the answers to their scientific problems and were eager to work with me! Dress for the job you want 👍
@@zarni000 I don't see how it's not good for jobs where you don't have a specific dress code/mandatory uniform/safety gear. It unconsciously makes people take you more seriously, and in turn your behavior is also affected by that reaction. Unless it's a very small company and you see the same people everyday, there's no point in that. But even then, if you meet clients or other people, it kinda makes a difference don't you think?
It is important to dress appropriately for your work environment. In most science environments, this would mean business casual (I consider ties to be an unacceptable safety hazard) for every day work and a suit when you need to convince somebody that what you're doing is important. Look like someone who can give orders, but don't completely overdress. Also, do 100 push ups, 100 squats, plank for 3 minutes, and run 10 km a day.
You figured it out on your own. I had to be taught by a mentor. When I became a flight attendant, it was partially because I was wearing a suit, and always wore my uniform properly, where many did not, which helped me gain respect with passengers. Kudos to you; I think you look sharp.
I had a similar experience when I went to interview for an airline reservations position. They actually told me directly that I got a second interview because I was the ONLY person wearing a suit at the first group interview. My typing was not that fast, but they gave me a shot anyway, and I worked there for over 7 years enjoying my nonrev benefits as much as I could!
Hi Winston, thanks for creating this video so many years ago. It's really made me reflect on my personal appearance and professionalism, especially the part about dressing well to show respect for your clients and in other social interactions. Stay awesome!
I noticed once I got my PhD and I would be introduced to people as Doctor, there is immediate respect, sometimes embarrassingly so. But I have found having the title doctor is especially useful when searching for housing. Hello, I am doctor so-and-so and I am looking for a home. Immediately I have their attention and they are helpful. And the clothes thing on top of that is like double respect
You're pretending you're a doctor of medicine, when you're actually a PhD which these days just means you didn't want to go and get a real job even into your late 20s and early 30s. Stop stealing credit from real doctors.
@@pawelallable Each time you are sick and go to a medical doctor to be healed, think about who it was who actually put the medicine in the hands of the medical doctor. That would be either a synthetic-organic chemist or a medicinal chemist, Ph.D.'s. I must give medical doctors credit for being smart enough to back the winning horse.
@@tvtvvtvt8017 I don't doubt that medical, bio, chemical researchers do good. But going around calling yourself doctor when you should know that 99.9% of people will hear that as MD/DO is pure BS and you know it. And having a PhD does not in any way imply you are a medical researcher either, so it's a pointless distinction you make. I'm not going to treat a PhD as if they are creating life saving things when most of them are doing completely pointless things not at all related to any real science.
@@pawelallableThe fact is the population only really has the ability to relate to medical doctors because that is who they interact with. They would not hold medical doctors in such high regard if they knew how little medical doctors really know. And why do people put medical doctors on such a pedestal? If the answer is because a medical doctor can heal, then my question is what tool does a medical doctor use to heal which was not developed but either a physicist, a chemical engineer, or a chemist? I can agree, PhDs are over-given these days, especially in the liberal arts. That dilutes the idea of PhD being the highest terminal degree. Interesting side note is that colleges ranked GRE scores by major of the student taking the exam and found that engineers and physical scientists traditionally score the highest. Some years it's engineers at the top, some years its physical scientists. One thing is for sure, if you get a PhD in any of these areas, you have done something significant and original. You've made an advancement for humanity. In the big scheme of things these are very small steps forward, but because many people are making them, it builds like water gathering behind a dam, then one day there is a student placed in the right position at the right time under the right advisor who can assimilate those previous small advances into that big leap forward that changes everything. My argument is that research scientists have no need to stand on the shoulders of medical doctors, as that would be a step down. Don't get me wrong, the quality of PhDs vary widely, but if you are talking about PhDs in engineering or physical sciences, then those really are accomplishments with the track record of success to prove it. For instance the Haber-Bosch process, developed by an engineer and a chemist, allowed the first commercialization of the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen to fertilizer. This process is so important that roughly 10% of all electricity consumed in the world is devoted to this one process. It is the sole reasoning of why this planet can support the huge population it does. Then there are vaccines, antibiotics, and even gene therapies. All chemistry. So I say that Ph.D. stands for Doctor of Philosophy. In Germany if you have a PhD they say, "Herr Doktor". So when those of us who have earned that highest of degrees uses the title doctor, that is the correct usage. If others misunderstand it, that is not trickery on our part, just lack of knowledge on theirs
@@tvtvvtvt8017 you're speaking English on an American based website. Doctors here are medical doctors and only fools talk about PhD "doctors" aka Dr Jill Biden. While I only made it as far as undergrad for mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley, countless of my friends went on to masters and PhDs over the years. Some of them are brilliant, but even with that some are obviously fools. And that's from UC Berkeley. Imagine the PhDs minted for the 100th ranking university. And then even worse than that. Advancement gets made mostly by driven and clever people. I have a feeling the majority of PhDs are fools that simply wanted to stay in academia. Regarding why we treat medical doctors with high esteem? Idk and I don't care. But I do know PhDs trying to grab onto some of that esteem is even more lame and than doctors taking what people gladly give them.
As a person from the tech industry I can 100% vouch to what he said. Our organization has no formal dress code policy i.e. wear whatever (decent) you want. But although I was in quite a senior position, I noticed that wearing appropriate clothing garnered more respect and attention and people would pay more attention to what you are saying. So although I kept my jeans and sneakers, I ditched t-shirts and adopted nicely ironed casual or formal dress shirts, and it made quite a bit of difference.
I know this is an old video and you may not pay attention to the comments now, but I have to relate a story. Some years ago a friend was the head of the night IT staff for a SoCal county government. A county of some 4.3m people I might add, so not a minor position. He tended to dress pretty casual, to put it nicely. During this period the local homeless, several hundred of them, had taken over the parking structure and were to be seen wandering all over the area at any time of the day or night. One evening, while the offices were still open, he was walking from one building to another and a little old lady, a customer to one of the buildings, approached him and pressed two dollars into his hands. He decided it was time to up the game on his attire. 😉
The trick here is that since the suit gets you attention from the ladies, you go where the ladies go - in the shade. Otherwise their faces start to melt.
Yes! I agree there. Especially when the jacket comes off and you see the huge round underarm sweat mark. Best to stay inside the air conditioned environment. I'm sure he uses deodorant as the heat is unbearable and intolerable in Asia. Chinese don't have the bodily hair that foreigners have and also don't seem to sweat as much. In Asia anyone qualifies for a suit. Most salesman working for bosses have to wear suits to do business. Serpenza being a foreigner in a suit will stand out more and arouse more curiosity which is a good thing for the image of his channel. They will see him as 007 James Bond especially with sunglasses. LOL! Now all he needs is a luxury sports car to go with it.
I do it all the time in Norfolk, VA, in the summer, where the climate is humid subtropical. Buy summer-weight suits, they're made of lighter wool, and are actually about as cool as any other clothes you might wear for summer other than t-shirt and shorts. You want to avoid sweat stains at the armpits? That's what undershirts and antiperspirant are for; I never have a problem with that, and I sweat more heavily than many. Back in the days before air conditioning was so common, men wore linen or seersucker suits in the summer in the American south (and lived with the attendant wrinkles that are just a fact of life with those fabrics). It was also not uncommon for men to change shirts once or twice a day in the hot summer. But nowadays, with every car and building air conditioned, how much time are you standing around outside in the heat in a suit anyway?
BigCooter.com Proper weave and fabric makes it really easy. I have worn fabrics woven in such a way that it felt I was nude so thin and airy. A dense fabric, silk wool mix, was so warm I sweat under it in wintertime.
As an ex-junkie (by the clothes i was wearing) i must say it really makes a big difference on how others treat you, no matter how profound you think they are about the first look impression. I experienced many many MANY random ordinary events (shopping/work meetings and everything in between) in both casual wear or suit. And as i am sensitive person and can "feel" others, i noticed the disparity in treatment by others pretty much. Its really sad and i am deeply depressed by the fact that most people around me are so shallow and easy to manipulate. I feel bad and guilty for abusing "the power" of wearing a suit... But thanks for the video @serpentza! Today i finally subscribed, even tho i watched many of your videos before and found them really good and interresting. This one did it :D STAY AWESOME!
Wow! Never expected you to touch on this topic but so glad you did. I really liked the point that you made about how it shows respect for you’re clients. Dressing well (as a certain perspective) shows effort and dedication, this speaks about you’re character and how important you’re customers are to you. In fact one of the first thing that really drew me to you’re videos was you’re professional appearance. Thank you for all you’re hard work, it is greatly appreciated.
Intelligent, realistic approach to the dress problem. And you look extremely good in your suits, if I may say so without being too personal.Wish it was so easy for women to have such a "uniform" to suit all occasions!Greetings from England!
5:24 I've grown up in central London and my impression is the exact opposite. Guys in a dark suit and tie are typically office workers on little more than minimum wage. Admin guys and so on. Guys above them, take the tie away and usually wear a more casual button up shirt. Maybe dark jeans. Guys above them usually wear jumpers over a button up shirt, no tie, jeans. The richest guys I see are rarely dressed in suits unless it is for dinner. Even then it's more likely to be jeans or chinos and a casual button up shirt. Maybe it's over exposure to it. I'm more likely to look at a guy in a suit and think, that looks cheap/dirty than think, wowww, that guy must have special authoritative powers.
I totally agree with you. I've had the same experience all of my life. People DO notice. People DO treat you differently. And it is deserved for the exact reasons you expressed. 🙏
WOW this video really changes the way I look at my wardrobe. I should start optimising the advantages that I can get out of my appearance. Also it shows self-respect.
Awesome videos! I'm a owner of a vehicle repair company in the UK, I was once asked to leave a B&O audio store as I was wearing my work wear. We never judge clients or potential clients.
I always wear a suit when I’m on business fella, it adds gravitas to every word you utter,,I’m 72 years old and regard a suite as an important tool for work,, Regards Dave from England,,🏴,,👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My almost 18 yr old son had to go to court to pay his 1st speeding ticket. As a mom I have lectured him about dressing "proper" for situations such as this, the courts like grey, black or drk blues. So he put together a nice suite from a thrift shop. He got his ticket reduced 2/3rds and that's not all, they even wiped it from the record. Afterwards he asked if we could stop at Fredmeyer's to look at some jewelery for his girlfriend, so I obliged and in we went to the jewelry. The response to his suit was amazing, the clerks and some customers believed he was a lawyer or something, some asked if he was a banker some suggested he work in an accounting firm and I just giggled and enjoyed their reactions when he explained the truth, that he was in fact an almost 18 yr old not graduated yet, young man who just got back from court to pay a traffic ticket. Their jaw dropped when they heard it was also an Armani thrift suit and dress shoes from Ross. He looked so put together that he got immediately respected and judged to be wealthy and super successful. He also wore other suits to school just for (as he puts it) "shits and giggles", his peers aplauded him as well as his teachers, who often commented on how nice he looked and that it played well into the "dress for success" mantra at his school. He felt good too. It's wonderful to see your son get admired for something so frivolous, but all the same he is just as chill and good looking muddy and dirty wearing his hi-viz attire from the lumber/pallets mill he works at. However the attitudes from bank tellers twards him cashing his check right after work demonstrates their sheer shallowness twards those who work hard and get dirty. They treat him differently when he goes in the same bank clean and suited up, looking him in the eye and engaging him in conversation as if he was a different person who was worth their attention.
aybe you should try rockin a stylish suit, and show your personality and you will get friends who love you! just a thought! i dont give a fuck either but life is short
I rarely see a person who can express what he thinks in a such perfect way. My respect serpentza, since I saw your video about how you can get scamed in china, I literarry havent watched anything else on TH-cam besides your videos.
No worries if they don't like my T-shirt which says Jesus is God Almighty Jehovah - what is it to me? Being hated it part of being a witness for Christ.
you're part of a cult and not christian. There is nothing wrong with being a Christ witness, but not the type of witness that goes door to door at peoples house
I am a teacher at a school and I really do enjoy my work. I wear a shirt and tie every day to work. I've been mistaken for the principal and a doctor at work. When you put time and effort into what you're wearing people notice.
This is a great upload and a greater Chanel. Good advice. I remember having to wear the correct horse riding clothes otherwise I’d be sent home from training. It taught me self respect and respect for my teacher, great advice in this 👍🏻
I know this is a relatively old video, but it's a good one. I've only recently found your videos and I'm enjoying them. Great job, and keep up the great work.
When I was in Egypt on vacation, the first few nights I went out dressed like a typical tourist, shorts, tshirt, trainers. I'd get hounded by beggars and people trying to get me to go in to their bar or shop. Near the end of the stay me and my wife were going to the casino, so I dressed up in a suit - People's reactions were completely different, nobody bugged me, nobody approached me begging for money - Which I thought was strange, because I was dressed like I had more money, not less.
4:04 this is exactly why I wear a suit almost every time i have a chance to. as a minority, wearing a suit puts me at the normal standard. furthermore, wearing a suit gives me the confidence to wear whatever I want, whenever i want. last, its versatile and im ready for any situation: a moments notice of a job interview, meeting my future boss, networking, events, picking up ladies, disguising myself. and just in general, it makes me look good
I once wore a shirt and pants for a technician position, the interviewer said I was overdressed. That my type of clothes werent suitable for the work I would do. I still got the job though
PotasioCasillas , same here !!! I applied for a train mechanic once wearing a suit and the interviewer said " I am over dressed for this job" wtf ??? I told him straight to his face " you didn't expect me to fix trains for living wearing a suit , did ya"?
I wore dress pants, a dress shirt, and dress shoes for a job interview at Radio Shack and the guy interviewing me said I was overdressed and had nicer shoes than him. Whatever, now I got my own company and that Radio Shack is dead, so fuck them.
This video inspired me to also wear a suit on a daily basis and what can I say? It helped me so much with my self confidence and the feedback from friends, family and even strangers has been positive so far. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!
These videos really are splendid. It took me a long time (much too long) to realise that the general way I presented myself *and behaved* was a way of showing respect to others. Seemed like a reverse of what should actually be happening but it's exactly right
With a suit you're automatically on another level. Since it's so easy to go the Dockers route, the extra effort (and yeah it does take extra effort) pays off in spades. You'll also notice he wears some nice suits. I would wear shiny, small print ties instead of the solid ties he wears. Seriously, this is one of the better channels.
Indeed ties, socks, and cufflinks are all little accessories that can easily make an otherwise drab suit shine. Don't be the black on black on black guy, stand out. ;)
Wear your suit. It is good for your image. Makes your life easier for success. Told that to my husband who was an American engineer , working in Asia. That is how Asia is.
I known what are talking about, related to the IT field... I was a technical support too a couple of years ago... and I experience all the things that you described in your video... they look at you as low level personal that is only there to interact with the computer... really understand your point with your suit... but I love so much IT world so I looking to get a job in the cybersecurity industry... btw maybe it would be a good topic to talk about how the cybersecurity field is developing there in China... it would be really interesting... I always hear news about Chinese hackers doing havoc in USA or Europe. Good videos man, stay awesome!!
When I was 15 years old I applied at a job and put on a tie. I over heard the manager said "Hire the one with the tie on" to another manager. I was the only one with a tie on
THe same is true for me, I went to a job recruitting event and I was the only one wearing a suit and tie, I got the job on the spot.
@@elgrigorio1 right on
@A Warm Gun I bought the tie at Walmart. That cheap tie helped me get the job :-)
June Bug ayy
Well it just makes sense! It does say something about your character too after all. Like Windston explains it means you respect your clients (or whatever company in that case you apply for) enough to put in the extra effort. I do interview people myself and hired a teen girl once before who came in looking like she didn't wash her hair for a while, wanting to not be prejustice etc. Yeah the way she presented herself definable reflected the kind of care she put into her tasks..
My father taught me that lesson when I was 15 and I passed it on to my son. I've never "Interviewed" for a job, I learn everything I can about a business, walk in prepared in a suit and tie and I take the job I want. I've also noticed when the people I'm competing with, often in casual clothes, see me in my suit, their confidence quickly dies. If you're serious about your career, look like it.
I've never seen a comment that I agree more with. My entire life I've been terrified of job interviews, its caused me to not apply for jobs and languish in dead end roles for the best part of a decade. I decided to retrain as an IT proffesional and prepared to apply to one of the big tech companies, I spent over a year preparing by adding all of the recruiters on linkedin and networking with them, attending in person and virtual events hosted by the company, when I got the first interview date I spent over a month studying everything about the company and role and then when all the candidates were sat in the zoom call lobby, a lot of them weren't dressed proffesionally, some just had a shirt on with no tie with the top button undone, some didn't even bother to have there cameras turned on which the representative commented negatively on, meanwhile I was sat there in a suit & tie, dress shoes and cologne even for a virtual interview. Needless to say, I went and took the job. If I have kids, I'll also pass this onto them, such a valuable lesson.
@@nevarius9010 Thank you for your comment. I'm glad it worked for you and you're on your way. Most people just don't understand what a person doing an interview is looking for. I've been on both sides of the table and when someone like yourself walks in, looking like the position is important to them, that's half the positive points right there. Good luck to you, you're on the right track.
walk in whit suit to work in gas station where i live you are getting mugged on your way home wear a suit here in small city is like opening your front door to a roober.... and say pls rob me...
There's a big difference between someone overdressing to show off and someone doing it to express themselves. You obviously look comfortable in it, and it projects confidence and integrity. Can't understand why some find it awkward.
Simple. Because it does not blends with the environment he lives in. It's weird.
I wore a three piece suit and tie every day to work at PG&E in downtown San Francisco and hated it. The only good thing was that San Francisco even in the summertime is cool and foggy.
Because suit and tie ain't comfortable. I wear sports clothing everyday. I don't need the extra respect from me wearing suit and tie.
He is doing if to show off though. He literally admits to it. Are you stupid?
@@JD-jl4yy.... that's not what he's saying, Wanting to put forth a professional image is not showing off……. big difference.
This is so true. Even in the States there is a subconscious judgment. I was a fresh faced, clean shaved, baby faced Art Director. Youngest in the State of Nevada. I would have pitch meetings with Casinos and get dismissed. I grew out a Moustache and Goatee, met the same people, pitched the same ideas and they accepted it. The facial hair made me look older and they took me more seriously. It is weird on how or what makes people view you differently.
Depends on your trade i guess how you want to come across. I go to job interviews in boots and leather jacket and 3-day beard. Im a craftsmen. If were to show up to a job interview in a suit, my potential future boss would probably think: This well dressed guy with his groomed babyhands does not at all look like he can get his hands dirty and shit done.
My dad who was a coach always said... "Nobody hits the guy in the tie"
@John Deer lol
@John Deer a dead guy can't sue you, so you shoot the guy in the suit as soon as you see him, better be safe than sorry.
My pal Humberto Flores always wore a tie because as a kid in the mines the boss Gringo always wore a tie and everyone respected him.
WTF he was damn right!
Your dad was wrong xD.
There is a saying "Always dress for the position you want, not your current position." Great story.
But what if the job you want requires work clothes that get filthy..? Lol that's my case, no way in hell I want to work in an office... but a nice suit doesn't go astray every now and then!
B Winford
So, the Y fronts are out ?
@@TheMistyBlueLounge Yes, well I suppose you can dress down. But for your interview? At the very least wear a dress suit. You'll get respect from your interviewer and establish your first impression from the get go. Once your hired you can dress for the job. about the only time this will backfire is if your interviewer is showing up in his work clothes and looking for someone to get dirty. However, if you jump right in and get dirty in your work clothes. You can fault that. :)
That's why I always dress like a wizard.
People would be running around in spandex and capes all the damn time if that were the case talking like Batman and trying to fly if that saying were true.
"Don't judge a book by its cover."
"Yes, judge a book by its cover and content!"
The cover is reflective of the content.
More like "others do that, so take advantage of it", don't you think? Haha.
@@Freeagent-4-life not always.
@@HenryDube72 what the hell. My parents work in a book cover factory. Are they doing a job that has no meaning ? I think you should always judge a book by it's cover.
This is why I don't trust people who wear the suit.
My father got a job once EASILY because he walked in wearing a suit and tie. Neither the interviewer nor the other ones being interviewed were well dressed. My father is also very competent. So the mix of competence and clothing so amazed them that he was practically hired on the spot.
I remember going to my first interview ever. I was about 15 or 16 for a parttime job in a supermarket. I was overthinking it since it was my first job interview ever and decided to go very well dressed. Not suit level but a level below. The interviewer was however wearing a suit, he seemed very impressed with my first impression and showed a half smile. I did eventually get the job and worked there for 3 or 4 years until adulthood.
wtf
Number one rule of IT support: let them wait, if they send you back, come back in three days, it will never happen again.
I though it was turn it off and on again.
In three days the IT guy will be replaced!
Lol are you referring to the sitcom IT Crowd I loved that show
I completely agree. I had a similar experience as your original story. I worked as an IT specialist for a large company. I noticed all the "managers" wore suits and none of the "regular"employees did. Most of the managers were not very smart or talented. I wondered ... are they wearing suits because they are managers or are they managers because they wear suits. I decided I would wear suits and see what happened. I spent several months buying some nice suits. I told my best friend and co-worker that starting in October about 3 months a way I was going to start wearing suits to work. In October I started wearing a suit to work every day. Within 60 days the company offered me the job as team lead, within six months I was offered a new job within the company leading a larger team. Within a year I was offered a job as a Deputy Project Manager by another company because they knew me from attending meetings with them... Eventually I was offered a job as a country manager... All because I decided to wear suits. Nothing else about me had changed....just wearing suits. Regardless of what any other naysayers say about it.. I know for certain, wearing a suit makes a difference, in
Are you joking or serious? Can't tell
That sounds about right. Ps how do u know what to put in what pocket? I always have to search 3 or 4 pockets to find what I'm after. Chest pocket, inside waist outside waist, then ur pants pockets as well... Then u also have a briefcase.lol
I thought you"ll end up as an emperor of the world, such an under achiever
wow amazing story! I guess wearing suits really does work. :-D
Is this an advertisement of suits?
He is very correct. I am a network engineer at a hospital. Other engineers wear at best polo shirts and jeans. I wear a suit without a tie. Many times I had to intervene when hospital staff was resistant to letting the engineers work on the network equipment. I would walk up with confidence and the staff would treat me very differently. The suit commands a respect. I am no different than the other engineers. As a side effect, the other engineers have more or less promoted me to the big sr. engineer to lead the teams. Dress to impress but not overdress. When you wear a suit, you will feel more confident when you observe the respect you get.
After going to a wedding yesterday, I continued to wear my suit as my friends and I went out bar hopping afterwards.
Everyone treated me differently, there was no doubt about it, and it was because of the suit and tie. The best part being Women especially were more interested in me, and that was pretty cool. Everything that you said right on the money.
You have just learned the secret of Barney Stinson
he is a hired contract HITMAN...thats why!
agent 47 lol
Agent WD-40
CALL ME 47!!
Transporter 47
Nope, we still haven't found a good Live-action actor for Agent 47 (that one they picked for the recent movie sucked for the role).
He is a Hitman
Ujwal Bhagat agent 47
Ujwal Bhagat the chinese connection hired the transporter
Oh yeah yeah
Sneaker Collector Agent 48
Well, that's the only reasonnable explanation to that.
As an axe murderer I have found wearing a suit to be problematic in many respects. Namely no-one will be in fear of a suit wearing axeman. The cloth soaks up way too much blood and tends to leave a trail which could be followed. The cuffs of the trousers are also traps for hair and flesh remnants. And a well fitted suit makes no allowance for concealment of the axe most preferred by us professionals - the half crescent double blade with knob crusher. The only real attraction is the pocket handkerchief, but nowadays even this tends to be a piece of cardboard with a frilley end.
Just wear a rain coat, like another suit clad psycho murderer whom also is fond of Huey Lewis and the news and Phil Collins
@ALLAH Thanks be to you ALLAH. Where do you live? I may drop by...
"I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself. Hey Paul!"
if you don't get it look it up.
Good example being John Travolta and Sam Jackson in PF.
Patrick Bateman used to put on a mac on his suit during murders and executions...pardon me - mergers and acquisitions.
Winston's short answer: "Because I am incredibly handsome in a suit!" ;-)
But what about the sideburns?
It's not like he's trying to be Elvis. His hair and beard are the same length all over. He just has natural sideburns. Some men have them, some don't. I like the fact that it's a neat trimmed look. Goes with the suit.
Like natural head hair...lol
It just looks a little off to me. Like it looks better with jaw lines that are more square.
Pork chops
He want to look like Elvis P!!!!!!!
Your wife kept staring at me, made me feel a little uncomfortable.
that's a picture
poposmoko where did you get that? I don’t watch this channel to much.
@@brianlin5636 He's bullshitting u lmfao
@poposmoko At least she looks pretty with plastic surgery. No amount of plastic surgery could ever save others from having their eyeballs bleed out from looking at you.
@poposmoko Oh sure call him incel, he'll be dEvAStateD!!! You're the one with the weeb profile lol (Don't even have the balls to show your face while criticizing someone for their looks xD). Anyhu I'd love to hear you explain you're reasoning for why she "apparently" did plastic surgery....and why she has to deal with you thinking she's ugly. Genius man....pure genius
i wore sweats and wife beater my whole life. then when i moved to peru, some places wouldnt serve me and the ones ghat would had security follow me. one time a lady at a chicken stand full of chicken said she was out even though they served all the people behind me. now i wear jeans and sport coat and get treated like a vip. its shallow but, its what it is.
cuz its the bad stigma from wife beater, it screams negative things like its named after and ascociated with drunkard that only lives for booze and beaatig wives, even if youre not that kind a guy and just wanna be cozy and laid back
Winston is correct. I can attest... wearing a suit (or at least a shirt and tie) ALWAYS commands respect. It might be weird... but people actually take you more seriously.
@Quest Tzecai - You missed the point. I didn't say you couldn't wear how you "feel". By all means, wear what you like. Let me put it this way: If you're a boy (but... you "feel" like a girl) in high school and you decided to wear a girls dress... I GUARANTEE you will be prejudged by your peers the first few seconds they lay eyes on you. THE POINT IS: Whether you like it or not... (even if you are not aware of it)... socially acceptable clothing style is dictated by the "cultural expectations" within the circle of your peers. When meeting for the first time and before any words are exchanged between two people, each will already have a subconscious perception or prejudgment of the other within those first few seconds.
insecure much?
I imagine Winston chillin' on the sofa watching a movie with his gf, wearing a suit and tie. lol
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I was hired as an office boy (the lowest position) in a large business company. I went with a suit the first day to give a good impression to everyone. As it turns out, most workers did not wear suit, except for the president and the two vice-presidents. I did my job with diligence, since preparing the coffee pot, to making the copies, to do the occasional errand, etc. I even conversed with the clients when they came to visit any of the project managers and they were busy or not arrived yet. I offered coffee, water, etc. After six months, one of the clients offered my a job with his company as project manager. Two years later, he retired and he recommended me to take his job as president of the company. Now, retired, I still use a suit to meet with the guys at the coffee place or at the country club.
Rags to riches!
From today I'll be wearing a suit. This video has changed my dress code
did already have a suit or had to buy one? And how are the reactions?
I recommend one easily maintained, that isn't dry clean only. propercloth is a good website with detailed sizes, but just generally judge quality by whatever isn't dry clean only.
Lmao
Walter, that is why you will be a success. You want to be a success. The blacks and other people rioting and protesting will never understand, all people, races, and colors judge from the minute they see you. When I see a black man or kids with dread locks down his back wearing a tee shirt, I immediately cross the street or get away. I am not racist I am looking for safety and do not want to be confronted. They may be fine people but chances are they are not.
Still?
I love wearing suits. When I worked in a casual office I still wore a suit most days, but since I started working for myself I usually don't even bother with pants.
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ayy ahri
Funny you should say that because I'm not wearing any pants right now.
Lol
So suit on the top, and just boxers on the bottom.
Like people who do the news.
You can never be overdressed or overeducated. -Oscar Wilde
+Dan Lee
Taking social advice from a man that died impoverished in exile is maybe not a great idea.
+Dan Lee You can be overdressed in non-working environment .
You do get that Oscar Wilde was a wit right?? True he did like dressing well but NOT to show respect but contempt for conformity (pink, green scarves etc) which is the opposite of Serpentza's point. However he knows far more about China than I do (I having not been there) so on getting on in China I'll listen to what he says. To me an overdressed guy screams Spiv, pretentiousness and rip off artist, I want real mutual respect and good work done!
Advice from a guy who had holes in his pocket so rent boys could toss him off in public.
Coming to a Hip-Hop concert in a suit isn’t probably the best idea ^^
When I was promoted out of a uniform role into a job that expected a suit I found the difference in how people treated me was incredible, a suit does make people treat you differently and it is mostly a really nice way too!
This is a favorite video, due to the accuracy and candor you put forth. You are so right Winston and were perceptive to pick up on this so quickly. Frankly, you have a great look. You complement “a suit” and a suit fits you. May seem odd, but that’s my perception and I applaud you for it.
Thanks mate
Every time I watch your videos, I think of Jason Statham.
+Commodore Sixfour right! :D
+Commodore Sixfour XD i have the same feeling
Spot on, +Commodore Sixfour. +serpentza could even star in an intellectual adventure/thriller where he journeys through the streets of Shenzen and other parts of China, using technology and urban know-how to rescue someone or recover a lost treasure etc. I'd pay to see that!
+Donk Enou Yes I would too!
Yeah, The Transporter.
As a You-tuber, your suit is part of your schtick. Your signature. Your look. You need to stand out among millions of the other video producers. And your suit is part of it.
+By the Numbers thanks mate
Yes, but not on the bike. He dresses very well for riding. He kind of looks like a ninja or some triad motorcycle gang. LOL
I think he looks slick and does a good job doing it. Lots of respect for the command of Chinese too.
He needs a kevlar suit and bowtie (so it doesn't get stuck on anything if he drops it) for riding.
Is your name supposed to be racist?
Finally, someone who is a realist. So many people don’t get the psychology of day-to-day things.
I've just recently found you on youtube. I'm a piano teacher (in Australia) with mostly Asian students, as well as a communication coach....so I've really binged on your content since I discovered it a few days ago. Something I'd like to add about wearing a suit is the way it lifts the game of the wearer. When we feel good about how we look, we unconsciously communicate that to the people around us, and we have more confidence in ourselves. For many years I dealt with debilitating migraines, but still had to get on with the business of living. It was on those days that I wore the red lipstick, did my hair and paid extra attention to what I wore. How we present ourselves has a huge impact on how others respond to us, AND it also plays a major part in how we feel about ourselves. Maintaining standards and expectations for how we present ourselves to the world may seem old fashioned, but it really does have an impact on our self esteem.
I was able to get into an area reserved for journalists at a certain event.
Why? Because I was being helpful, and I wore a suit and looked like I belonged there.
My cousin who works for the chiefs told me with a suit and lanyard you can get almost anywhere in Arrowhead stadium.
Woodscraps1798 i did my first hit that way
TL;DR: People assume your time is more valuable when you wear a suit. People are in fact shallow and respect people in suits. Also you show respect to others by wearing a suit.
Suits have always been associated with business, and everyone knows that time is money. Nobody wants to feel like a hindrance to such a person.
Expert fallacy
Yeah, a suit/uniform boosts a loser's small ego and also fools most gullible bystanders. It works great in our stupid, shallow, authority-centered society (not just in China), but it's not a sign of "showing respect" to anyone with a modicum of intelligence and certainly not to yourself. It's more like being conformist or a corporate drone who must fit in a hierarchy (it's no surprise that military actually requires standardized uniforms - as a sign of sacrifice of individuality in order to submit to an organization someone else's rules).
Those people who can actually afford not to "role play" the dressing up game don't. And neither do hippies and hobos who just can't give a fuck, but that's another story.
yea cool let's perpetuate that
the frogs are gay
I wear a suit to bed, in the shower, to the gym
Hey, if I saw a guy at the gym working out in suit and tie I'd respect him for it
Sheogorath bullshit lol, you’ll pull out your phone and record him hoping you would get hits.. lmao
@@user-zm7de9fc9x yes lol
@@mybutthasteeth1347 haha
same
You look so professional, like you know what your doing. Its one of the reasons that atracted me to this channel
I totally concur what you’re saying mate! I used to be a science lab technician 6 years ago. I picked up bad habits of dressing with a tshirt and jeans. Then I switched jobs to a new lab and kept dressing like that. My coworkers seemed to treat me like a kid, even though I was as qualified as them to do the job. When I started a recent job 5 months ago, I started wearing suits to work from the start and holy cow did I gain everyone’s respect. Everyone saw me as a man with the answers to their scientific problems and were eager to work with me! Dress for the job you want 👍
and other engineers would shun you if you do that. doesn't impress those that know your qualities and it seems like you sucking up.
@@zarni000 especially in these conservative environment light engineering or labs people are more shallow. He's not sucking up, he's gaming the system
@@zarni000 I don't see how it's not good for jobs where you don't have a specific dress code/mandatory uniform/safety gear. It unconsciously makes people take you more seriously, and in turn your behavior is also affected by that reaction. Unless it's a very small company and you see the same people everyday, there's no point in that. But even then, if you meet clients or other people, it kinda makes a difference don't you think?
It is important to dress appropriately for your work environment. In most science environments, this would mean business casual (I consider ties to be an unacceptable safety hazard) for every day work and a suit when you need to convince somebody that what you're doing is important.
Look like someone who can give orders, but don't completely overdress.
Also, do 100 push ups, 100 squats, plank for 3 minutes, and run 10 km a day.
You figured it out on your own. I had to be taught by a mentor. When I became a flight attendant, it was partially because I was wearing a suit, and always wore my uniform properly, where many did not, which helped me gain respect with passengers. Kudos to you; I think you look sharp.
I had a similar experience when I went to interview for an airline reservations position. They actually told me directly that I got a second interview because I was the ONLY person wearing a suit at the first group interview. My typing was not that fast, but they gave me a shot anyway, and I worked there for over 7 years enjoying my nonrev benefits as much as I could!
"Cause every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man" - ZZ Top
Hi Winston, thanks for creating this video so many years ago. It's really made me reflect on my personal appearance and professionalism, especially the part about dressing well to show respect for your clients and in other social interactions. Stay awesome!
I noticed once I got my PhD and I would be introduced to people as Doctor, there is immediate respect, sometimes embarrassingly so. But I have found having the title doctor is especially useful when searching for housing. Hello, I am doctor so-and-so and I am looking for a home. Immediately I have their attention and they are helpful. And the clothes thing on top of that is like double respect
You're pretending you're a doctor of medicine, when you're actually a PhD which these days just means you didn't want to go and get a real job even into your late 20s and early 30s. Stop stealing credit from real doctors.
@@pawelallable Each time you are sick and go to a medical doctor to be healed, think about who it was who actually put the medicine in the hands of the medical doctor. That would be either a synthetic-organic chemist or a medicinal chemist, Ph.D.'s. I must give medical doctors credit for being smart enough to back the winning horse.
@@tvtvvtvt8017 I don't doubt that medical, bio, chemical researchers do good. But going around calling yourself doctor when you should know that 99.9% of people will hear that as MD/DO is pure BS and you know it. And having a PhD does not in any way imply you are a medical researcher either, so it's a pointless distinction you make. I'm not going to treat a PhD as if they are creating life saving things when most of them are doing completely pointless things not at all related to any real science.
@@pawelallableThe fact is the population only really has the ability to relate to medical doctors because that is who they interact with. They would not hold medical doctors in such high regard if they knew how little medical doctors really know. And why do people put medical doctors on such a pedestal? If the answer is because a medical doctor can heal, then my question is what tool does a medical doctor use to heal which was not developed but either a physicist, a chemical engineer, or a chemist? I can agree, PhDs are over-given these days, especially in the liberal arts. That dilutes the idea of PhD being the highest terminal degree. Interesting side note is that colleges ranked GRE scores by major of the student taking the exam and found that engineers and physical scientists traditionally score the highest. Some years it's engineers at the top, some years its physical scientists. One thing is for sure, if you get a PhD in any of these areas, you have done something significant and original. You've made an advancement for humanity. In the big scheme of things these are very small steps forward, but because many people are making them, it builds like water gathering behind a dam, then one day there is a student placed in the right position at the right time under the right advisor who can assimilate those previous small advances into that big leap forward that changes everything. My argument is that research scientists have no need to stand on the shoulders of medical doctors, as that would be a step down. Don't get me wrong, the quality of PhDs vary widely, but if you are talking about PhDs in engineering or physical sciences, then those really are accomplishments with the track record of success to prove it. For instance the Haber-Bosch process, developed by an engineer and a chemist, allowed the first commercialization of the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen to fertilizer. This process is so important that roughly 10% of all electricity consumed in the world is devoted to this one process. It is the sole reasoning of why this planet can support the huge population it does. Then there are vaccines, antibiotics, and even gene therapies. All chemistry. So I say that Ph.D. stands for Doctor of Philosophy. In Germany if you have a PhD they say, "Herr Doktor". So when those of us who have earned that highest of degrees uses the title doctor, that is the correct usage. If others misunderstand it, that is not trickery on our part, just lack of knowledge on theirs
@@tvtvvtvt8017 you're speaking English on an American based website. Doctors here are medical doctors and only fools talk about PhD "doctors" aka Dr Jill Biden. While I only made it as far as undergrad for mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley, countless of my friends went on to masters and PhDs over the years. Some of them are brilliant, but even with that some are obviously fools. And that's from UC Berkeley. Imagine the PhDs minted for the 100th ranking university. And then even worse than that. Advancement gets made mostly by driven and clever people. I have a feeling the majority of PhDs are fools that simply wanted to stay in academia. Regarding why we treat medical doctors with high esteem? Idk and I don't care. But I do know PhDs trying to grab onto some of that esteem is even more lame and than doctors taking what people gladly give them.
Tbh you look pretty cool in a suit.
I agree. At first I thought it was to give a Jason Stratham image. lol. Some men just look good in suits. There is that.
tbh, everyone looks cool in a suit
@@owlNolan true
As a person from the tech industry I can 100% vouch to what he said. Our organization has no formal dress code policy i.e. wear whatever (decent) you want. But although I was in quite a senior position, I noticed that wearing appropriate clothing garnered more respect and attention and people would pay more attention to what you are saying. So although I kept my jeans and sneakers, I ditched t-shirts and adopted nicely ironed casual or formal dress shirts, and it made quite a bit of difference.
I know this is an old video and you may not pay attention to the comments now, but I have to relate a story.
Some years ago a friend was the head of the night IT staff for a SoCal county government. A county of some 4.3m people I might add, so not a minor position. He tended to dress pretty casual, to put it nicely.
During this period the local homeless, several hundred of them, had taken over the parking structure and were to be seen wandering all over the area at any time of the day or night.
One evening, while the offices were still open, he was walking from one building to another and a little old lady, a customer to one of the buildings, approached him and pressed two dollars into his hands.
He decided it was time to up the game on his attire. 😉
That's exactly the reason why I've chosen to wear "business casual" in my normal life, usually works fine.
This is why I don't trust people who wear the suit.
but nobody will respect a sweat soaked smelly guy in a suit and tie ... don't know how you do it in Summer, I can not.
The trick here is that since the suit gets you attention from the ladies, you go where the ladies go - in the shade. Otherwise their faces start to melt.
Yes! I agree there. Especially when the jacket comes off and you see the huge round underarm sweat mark. Best to stay inside the air conditioned environment. I'm sure he uses deodorant as the heat is unbearable and intolerable in Asia. Chinese don't have the bodily hair that foreigners have and also don't seem to sweat as much. In Asia anyone qualifies for a suit. Most salesman working for bosses have to wear suits to do business. Serpenza being a foreigner in a suit will stand out more and arouse more curiosity which is a good thing for the image of his channel. They will see him as 007 James Bond especially with sunglasses. LOL! Now all he needs is a luxury sports car to go with it.
I do it all the time in Norfolk, VA, in the summer, where the climate is humid subtropical. Buy summer-weight suits, they're made of lighter wool, and are actually about as cool as any other clothes you might wear for summer other than t-shirt and shorts. You want to avoid sweat stains at the armpits? That's what undershirts and antiperspirant are for; I never have a problem with that, and I sweat more heavily than many. Back in the days before air conditioning was so common, men wore linen or seersucker suits in the summer in the American south (and lived with the attendant wrinkles that are just a fact of life with those fabrics). It was also not uncommon for men to change shirts once or twice a day in the hot summer. But nowadays, with every car and building air conditioned, how much time are you standing around outside in the heat in a suit anyway?
unlined seersucker or linen suits are the only ones i like. i never liked to wear a jacket inddors for "cultural reasons"
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Proper weave and fabric makes it really easy. I have worn fabrics woven in such a way that it felt I was nude so thin and airy. A dense fabric, silk wool mix, was so warm I sweat under it in wintertime.
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
Vincent bro!! Love your channel
So if you want to be a tech billionaire, you need to dress like a poor student.
@@scratchy996 Gabe Newell for instance.
niiiiiiiiiiiice!!!! I like the saying!!!
Crazy to see you here! Love your crypto content!
I"m just amazed how honest you are about everyday things and people realistc reactions and the way they behave. Good job mate
As an ex-junkie (by the clothes i was wearing) i must say it really makes a big difference on how others treat you, no matter how profound you think they are about the first look impression. I experienced many many MANY random ordinary events (shopping/work meetings and everything in between) in both casual wear or suit. And as i am sensitive person and can "feel" others, i noticed the disparity in treatment by others pretty much. Its really sad and i am deeply depressed by the fact that most people around me are so shallow and easy to manipulate. I feel bad and guilty for abusing "the power" of wearing a suit... But thanks for the video @serpentza! Today i finally subscribed, even tho i watched many of your videos before and found them really good and interresting. This one did it :D STAY AWESOME!
He said He had to go to a wedding or a funeral. He couldnt remember...they are both the same.
Hahahah...yes... happy happy happy lucky lucky lucky lucky
well yeah, they both mark the end of a mans life
One has cake
Wedding is a funeral with cake
Ah you took my joke!
Auto mechanic shows up to fix a customers vehicle in a black pinstripe suit. Leaves in an all black suit. *Great Success*
Black socks they never get dirty. The longer you wear them the blacker they get.
mentos TV commercial
Wow! Never expected you to touch on this topic but so glad you did. I really liked the point that you made about how it shows respect for you’re clients. Dressing well (as a certain perspective) shows effort and dedication, this speaks about you’re character and how important you’re customers are to you. In fact one of the first thing that really drew me to you’re videos was you’re professional appearance. Thank you for all you’re hard work, it is greatly appreciated.
Intelligent, realistic approach to the dress problem. And you look extremely good in your suits, if I may say so without being too personal.Wish it was so easy for women to have such a "uniform" to suit all occasions!Greetings from England!
shallow, realistic approach that perpetuates the dress problem*
FTFY
5:24 I've grown up in central London and my impression is the exact opposite.
Guys in a dark suit and tie are typically office workers on little more than minimum wage. Admin guys and so on.
Guys above them, take the tie away and usually wear a more casual button up shirt. Maybe dark jeans.
Guys above them usually wear jumpers over a button up shirt, no tie, jeans.
The richest guys I see are rarely dressed in suits unless it is for dinner. Even then it's more likely to be jeans or chinos and a casual button up shirt.
Maybe it's over exposure to it. I'm more likely to look at a guy in a suit and think, that looks cheap/dirty than think, wowww, that guy must have special authoritative powers.
Have been looking for this comment. Many people wear a suit in England, even in the last few years of school
Bill Gates can dress any way he wants. He's been a billionaire longer than 1/3 of the planet has been alive.
The transporter went to china.
Yes and married Chinese Babe. Not dumb was he.
@@harrymcnicholas9468 lol at the similarities.
Why the suit? 1 reason really: "Cause every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man"
Rock on ZZ Top!
You are like people in North Korea
@@kinzoku01 Why? Do they dig ZZ Top?
Not really! I stopped dating one guy just because he refused to wear anything else but suits 🤣🤣🤣
@@saraandstuartshannon2160 based.
I totally agree with you. I've had the same experience all of my life. People DO notice. People DO treat you differently. And it is deserved for the exact reasons you expressed. 🙏
WOW this video really changes the way I look at my wardrobe. I should start optimising the advantages that I can get out of my appearance. Also it shows self-respect.
Internet Dweller can be stilished, look at how people dress in milano.
But why he didn`t shave
Shaving sucks and he can pull off a stubby look while rarely shaving. So why would he do otherwise ?
what's your riding channel?
Internet Dweller means you have a higher Chance at getting laid lol
Awesome videos!
I'm a owner of a vehicle repair company in the UK, I was once asked to leave a B&O audio store as I was wearing my work wear. We never judge clients or potential clients.
With shaving a long time ago I realized there were times I was sorry that I hadn't shaved but not times I was sorry i had shaved
Thank you for showing that respect to us, your TH-cam viewers. Lot of great advice here. Thanks.
I am from the west with a tan. When I was in Shenzhen with a tag top and short and flip flop. They thought I was a farmer from the country side.
+powder77777 hahahaha
I always wear a suit when I’m on business fella, it adds gravitas to every word you utter,,I’m 72 years old and regard a suite as an important tool for work,, Regards Dave from England,,🏴,,👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Cheers boss
suite
You are from the old school and have class.
I entirely with all this. In my experience it has been exactly the same and I have a quite similar style to yours. You are so genuine and transparent.
My almost 18 yr old son had to go to court to pay his 1st speeding ticket. As a mom I have lectured him about dressing "proper" for situations such as this, the courts like grey, black or drk blues. So he put together a nice suite from a thrift shop. He got his ticket reduced 2/3rds and that's not all, they even wiped it from the record. Afterwards he asked if we could stop at Fredmeyer's to look at some jewelery for his girlfriend, so I obliged and in we went to the jewelry. The response to his suit was amazing, the clerks and some customers believed he was a lawyer or something, some asked if he was a banker some suggested he work in an accounting firm and I just giggled and enjoyed their reactions when he explained the truth, that he was in fact an almost 18 yr old not graduated yet, young man who just got back from court to pay a traffic ticket. Their jaw dropped when they heard it was also an Armani thrift suit and dress shoes from Ross. He looked so put together that he got immediately respected and judged to be wealthy and super successful. He also wore other suits to school just for (as he puts it) "shits and giggles", his peers aplauded him as well as his teachers, who often commented on how nice he looked and that it played well into the "dress for success" mantra at his school. He felt good too. It's wonderful to see your son get admired for something so frivolous, but all the same he is just as chill and good looking muddy and dirty wearing his hi-viz attire from the lumber/pallets mill he works at. However the attitudes from bank tellers twards him cashing his check right after work demonstrates their sheer shallowness twards those who work hard and get dirty. They treat him differently when he goes in the same bank clean and suited up, looking him in the eye and engaging him in conversation as if he was a different person who was worth their attention.
"Have You Tried Turning It Off And On Again?"
love it
Are you from the paaaaast?
Makes a lot of sense, but lately I don't give a damn what others think.
Richard's World Right on! I never did! I don't have many friends.
aybe you should try rockin a stylish suit, and show your personality and you will get friends who love you! just a thought! i dont give a fuck either but life is short
Haha you lucked into the best change in your life , well done in recognizing it for what it was ! Good job !!!
Absolutely spot-on. Excellent video and a lesson to folks who show up for job interviews under dressed.
low budget transporter
Bobby Hill I wish I could upvote your comment more than once.
I've totally been thinking the same thing.
lol
true , still badass
Hahaha totally my thoughts, the look and the accent as well
can't anyone spell anymore? I can't count the number of misspellings below. Also, I can't count.
I rarely see a person who can express what he thinks in a such perfect way. My respect serpentza, since I saw your video about how you can get scamed in china, I literarry havent watched anything else on TH-cam besides your videos.
Suits make men attractive, more intelligent and more sophisticated.
"They come running just as fast as they can, cause every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man" - ZZ Top
Barney Stinson was right
*appear. It doesn't change who someone actually is.. open your eyes
Hahah how does a suit make a man more intelligent
@@AlEX95RbT by wearing a suit people will assume you are intelligent, therefore, you will try to be intelligent, due to pressure.
That opening clip was the best, brother. You are a lucky man.
I already knew why you wore a suit. It really does work.
He wears suits because he wants to look like the guy from transporter
Doug Zembiec 😂😂😂
He really looks like him
To copy Jason Stratham..............
You never get a second chance at a first impression keep wearing the suit
No worries if they don't like my T-shirt which says Jesus is God Almighty Jehovah - what is it to me?
Being hated it part of being a witness for Christ.
you're part of a cult and not christian. There is nothing wrong with being a Christ witness, but not the type of witness that goes door to door at peoples house
Frederick Tennant Preach Sir
Did you even watch the video? The suit gave this guy a second chance!
I am a teacher at a school and I really do enjoy my work. I wear a shirt and tie every day to work. I've been mistaken for the principal and a doctor at work. When you put time and effort into what you're wearing people notice.
This is a great upload and a greater Chanel. Good advice. I remember having to wear the correct horse riding clothes otherwise I’d be sent home from training. It taught me self respect and respect for my teacher, great advice in this 👍🏻
I know this is a relatively old video, but it's a good one. I've only recently found your videos and I'm enjoying them. Great job, and keep up the great work.
When I was in Egypt on vacation, the first few nights I went out dressed like a typical tourist, shorts, tshirt, trainers. I'd get hounded by beggars and people trying to get me to go in to their bar or shop. Near the end of the stay me and my wife were going to the casino, so I dressed up in a suit - People's reactions were completely different, nobody bugged me, nobody approached me begging for money - Which I thought was strange, because I was dressed like I had more money, not less.
I'd imagine it's because they're used to rich people being pricks and refusing/ignoring/berating them so they know not to even bother.
@@baileymoore7779 Way to judge an entire category of people. Idiot.
4:04 this is exactly why I wear a suit almost every time i have a chance to. as a minority, wearing a suit puts me at the normal standard. furthermore, wearing a suit gives me the confidence to wear whatever I want, whenever i want. last, its versatile and im ready for any situation: a moments notice of a job interview, meeting my future boss, networking, events, picking up ladies, disguising myself. and just in general, it makes me look good
Love your honesty and awareness
I once wore a shirt and pants for a technician position, the interviewer said I was overdressed. That my type of clothes werent suitable for the work I would do. I still got the job though
Better you were overdressed than underdressed.
I dont think asking would be convenient, youd portray yourself as someone who doesnt know how to dress
Interview attire =/= work attire. Always wear a suit. ;)
PotasioCasillas , same here !!! I applied for a train mechanic once wearing a suit and the interviewer said " I am over dressed for this job" wtf ??? I told him straight to his face " you didn't expect me to fix trains for living wearing a suit , did ya"?
I wore dress pants, a dress shirt, and dress shoes for a job interview at Radio Shack and the guy interviewing me said I was overdressed and had nicer shoes than him. Whatever, now I got my own company and that Radio Shack is dead, so fuck them.
Dress for the job you want not the job you have.
Blah blah blah, cliché line, blah blah, no originality, blah. I want to be a surf rocker, t-shirt and shorts all the way.
Potty mouth!! I hope you didn't say that while wearing a suit!
Pijamas it is then
Too bad the 'Stolen Valor' guys wont allow me me to dress like a US soldier :(
Great advice! ...Now I'm sitting outside the HR director's office about to explain why I'm dressed as Batman.
U da goat, bro. All people watch your channel, and I have personally connected over your content
wow, you actually changed my opinion, rarely happens. The problem is they are difficult to travel with.
This video inspired me to also wear a suit on a daily basis and what can I say? It helped me so much with my self confidence and the feedback from friends, family and even strangers has been positive so far. Thank you very much and keep up the good work!
Dress for success. It works! You look comfortable in a suit which is the result of wearing one frequently.
These videos really are splendid. It took me a long time (much too long) to realise that the general way I presented myself *and behaved* was a way of showing respect to others. Seemed like a reverse of what should actually be happening but it's exactly right
I understand your points/explanation and I agree with most of it specially the professional environment.
Laowinners Suit Up! Winston makes an excellent point. Dress well. Be respected.
+DavidRsaid I don't think so, but I'm curious too. Please do it !
Very often actually. I have never filmed myself at work, and I don't wear suits elsewhere, so thus not seeing me in one.
+laowhy86 thus.....ye olde English word!!! G.Bless 2 u and Winston, much love from the UK
laowhy86 ..to hot .I'd melt
laowhy86 I bet he wears a suit bc he likes spongebob
Women don't see a suit - they see a guy wearing money.
Then they find out you are actually not rich. heh
Why is it so chilled to listen to this guy talk about his life 😄
Thanks to this video I finally got my first internship as a college student! Thanks for the advice!!
With a suit you're automatically on another level. Since it's so easy to go the Dockers route, the extra effort (and yeah it does take extra effort) pays off in spades. You'll also notice he wears some nice suits. I would wear shiny, small print ties instead of the solid ties he wears. Seriously, this is one of the better channels.
Indeed ties, socks, and cufflinks are all little accessories that can easily make an otherwise drab suit shine. Don't be the black on black on black guy, stand out. ;)
Wear your suit. It is good for your image. Makes your life easier for success. Told that to my husband who was an American engineer , working in Asia. That is how Asia is.
I known what are talking about, related to the IT field... I was a technical support too a couple of years ago... and I experience all the things that you described in your video... they look at you as low level personal that is only there to interact with the computer... really understand your point with your suit... but I love so much IT world so I looking to get a job in the cybersecurity industry... btw maybe it would be a good topic to talk about how the cybersecurity field is developing there in China... it would be really interesting... I always hear news about Chinese hackers doing havoc in USA or Europe.
Good videos man, stay awesome!!
Yeah I've noticed that too.
That's why when I travel I wear good clothes or a suit and I will always get good treatment on any Plane or Train I go on.
A full Windsor knot every time . Thanks again Winston, Cheers!
First impression IS important. If you dress like a hobo, people will treat you like a hobo.
kobisjeruk yeah...If we wear suits we are treated like we don't know our shits 😂😂😂(engineers)...thats why we don't wear suits here in our office
free money!!!!!!
I read the title and knew the answer immediately.. I feel you brother..👌
P.S. You are also a exceptional communicator, also well done !