Nowadays people give the middle finger quite quickly - it's not the best behavior.

Everybody does that, what's new about that? It's just become a bad habit.

People in magazines are 50% bimbo and 50% pregnant women.

- Karl Lagerfeld

I'm very independent.

I rely myself a lot to the point that I sometimes forget that 

I have good friends who can help or just listen.

Straight No Chaser feat. Sara Bareilles - I Want You Back [Official Lyri...

You know, I quite enjoy my job. It may not be a status career that entails building bridges, leading thousands, or earning millions. But my coworkers are great, our clientele are friendly... Well, most of them, I should say. And today I wasn't so lucky in dealing with said clientele....

A man walked in requesting that we put an item on hold for him at another location as ours didn't have his size. I gladly fulfilled his request and in what I thought would be the end of the situation... Turned out to be less than good meaning.

He explained to me that last time he had put the item on hold at another location, he realized by the time he could pick it up, it was no longer eligible for the limited time offer. Easy to understand, right? This man (who, by the way, had a hideous East Indian accent, strange pungent smell, and poor manners) thought it was so unfortunate on his terms that he had to express it in such a loud voice. Like really? He was rather persistent about it and even my poor little "I understand sir" wasn't enough for him to stop screaming/talking.

Clients were looking at him with rather abhorrent eyes as if to say, "WHY in the world are you yelling?". All throughout my face was turning purple and I was embarrassed that it was ME who was having to deal with it. My supervisor even asked me afterwards, and told me not to worry about people like him. Seeing as it wouldn't be the first time we've had to deal with those kinds. Still: how unruly can peolpe be!

If I had the chance to say a few things to this man....

Dear Sir,

This is a warm environment in which we happily welcome and regard all of our clients. However we strongly find it disrespectful and barbaric of you to walk in, raise your voice unnecessarily with needless intentions. We understand your past experiences left you dissatisfied. However, there is a much more tactful way in seeking resolution to your problems. It’s rather simple. Failing to comply, much less adhere to more CIVIL conduct will result in your immediate removal from the area through security staff.

Sincerely,

Everyone.

No matter how plain and simple you are, 

there's someone who will look at you as if you're the most perfect person ever.

I am still determined to be cheerful and to be happy in whatever situation I may be,

for I have also learnt from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery 

depends upon our disposition and not upon our circumstances.

Martha Washington

Work It! 9 to 5 Style by Lauren Conrad

Work attire is a tricky subject. While there are a few general rules of thumb for office dressing, it really depends on where you work. Different environments call for different ensembles. In the upcoming weeks, I’ll decode what’s appropriate for a variety of workplace settings in a new blog series called, Dress Coding. For now, I’ll provide you with some general tips on dressing for work.

If you’re new to the working world, I should warn you: Beware of the fashion police otherwise known as “Human Resources” and your fellow co-workers. Committing an at-work fashion faux pas is a legitimate offense!

 Wearing the wrong threads has the potential to distort your image as a valued employee and may even prevent you from getting ahead. If Wendy Worker sports tight skirts, sheer blouses and routinely puts her “girls” on display at work, her co-workers may have a difficult time taking her (and her wacko wardrobe) seriously. Therefore, as with all occasions, dress for success—and mean it, especially when you’re on the clock!

Even though all work environments have different rules as to what is and isn’t okay to wear, the following commandments cover most of the general dos and don’ts of dressing for work:

  Thou shalt never let your outfit outshine your work. 

(Yes, creatives and fashionistas, this applies to you as well!)

 Thou shalt abstain from clothing with obnoxious logos. 

(Besides Bebe logo tops being so 1999, no one wants a walking billboard in their office.)

 You shall avoid all sexy and revealing clothing. 

Never show more than 1 inch of cleavage or wear a skirt that skims your bum. For most offices, skirts that hit more than 3 or 4 inches above the knee are considered inappropriate (If you want to wear shorter skirts, or even dress shorts, pair them with opaque tights to temper the higher hemline). Also, no tank tops unless you have something layered over it to cover your shoulders.

 Thou shalt not wear any ripped, torn, or sloppy clothing. 

This includes anything that can be worn to the gym or the beach (gym shoes and flip-flops etc.)

Thou shall dress like my female boss. 

 If you do not have a female boss, emulate the highest-ranking female in your company. This doesn’t mean steal her style. Rather, base your office attire on what she considers appropriate. Is she casual? Always dresses to the nines? Take a cue from the people in positions you aspire to have someday. They don’t say, “dress the part” for no reason.

You shall always dress to impress—even on “casual Fridays.” 

Don’t let casual Fridays fool you. Jeans may be okay, but that old tee reserved for lazy Sundays and those hot pink flip-flops are just not going to cut it… Casual Friday attire should be based on your weekly work wear, but taken down a few notches.

 Thou shalt not don underwear as outerwear. 

Ever. This is pretty self-explanatory… 

You shall always use your best judgment. 

Consider your work environment and dress accordingly. Anything you can wear to a club should never step foot in an office. If you’re unsure about an outfit, it’s best to err on the side of caution and go with something else.