Working in Underwear

A common appeal to common people.

We've 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 don't know about you, but working in my
underwear just wouldn't cut it for me.

First of all, I don't feel revved up and ready for
action until I am fully dressed and prepared to
put my best foot forward, whether I'm sitting at
my kitchen table or at a 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, you'll 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? It's 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
shouldn't 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 doesn't 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 don't project a business-like appearance?

And there's always the chance that someone will
knock at your door unexpectedly and catch you
with your pants down, so to speak—what then?
Wouldn't that surprise caller get a lovely impression
of you, especially if that person didn't know you?

Don't misunderstand ... you don't need to dress up,
but you do need to be clean, neat, well groomed,
and presentable enough to leave the house at a
moment's notice, the same as if you were planning
to go out and about. Jeans and casual clothes are fine,
but please, let's keep the underwear where it belongs—out of sight!

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