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Re:NYC Skyscrapers Sit Vacant, Exposing Risk City Never Pred... by TapWaterBandit on Friday May 19, 2023 @12:07AM (#35997617)
This is unfair. I don't have a strong position in this debate but there is clearly a difference between in-person interaction and digital interaction that is much greater than the superficial nature of the necktie (or any other piece of clothing). Which is why it generates such strong feelings compared to the necktie.
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Re:NYC Skyscrapers Sit Vacant, Exposing Risk City Never Pred... by kortilla on Friday May 19, 2023 @12:23AM (#35997706)
Back when neckties were required, people were just as convinced “real business” couldn’t be done without having a professional appearance.

It only seems ridiculous now because it turns out neckties weren’t really required. But we could look back with the same incredulity on spending $80k/mo for an office that the entire workforce commuted 30 mins to and from every day.

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