Re: [ossig] Open source community needs a haircut and to dress for success? Should I loose my Kurtas (long asian shirts), Jeans and Sandals

[Muammar Kris Khaira <kris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

this is one of the most interesting topics i've seen on this mailing  
list.

what i've noticed is that it sometimes works the other way around. i  
used to work as a web designer in an ad firm (more creative than  
technical) and peers sometimes didn't take me seriously bcoz i wasn't  
casual enough. apparently, creative designers were supposed to wear t- 
shirts with signs like "Vote For Pedro" and "No Seriously, Who Let  
The F***ing Dogs Out?". long sleeved collared shirts are a no-no  
because you'll be mistaken for the accountant. eventually, it didn't  
bother me and i just kept on doing my thing and earning their respect  
later through my work.

it's not about what we should wear - but that we should just wear  
what we want and not to be too quick to judge someone else even if  
he's being too clean (though I haven't understood this one yet).

a foot-long beard, a ponytail or even torn-at-the-knees jeans will  
never kill anyone. they will only intimidate people; and where people  
feel intimidated but not harmed, they should learn to deal with it  
and adapt.

--
Muammar Kris Khaira
http://kriskhaira.com

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