The Psychology of Dressing Well (And Why You Must To Get Anywhere In Life)
I used to be a sloppy dresser. I never liked that I had to dress a certain way to get the respect I thought I deserved or to get people to listen to me.
“What a sham!” I would tell myself. “People should respect me because I know what I’m talking about, not because I’m wearing expensive socks.”
But then I experienced something that changed my mind completely.
Years ago, I was on the bus headed to a friend’s house. I knew the neighborhood but wasn’t sure which stop to get off at.
The gentleman sitting next to me noticed me looking out the window every few seconds trying to get my bearings and asked if I needed help. I told him my predicament, and he confidently told me I should exit in two stops.
I thanked him for the advice.
A moment later, another man standing in the aisle who’d heard my conversation leaned in and said, “Actually, you should get off at the next stop.”
I thanked him, hopped up, and exited just like he told me to, ignoring the advice of the first guy.
What was the difference between the two men? And why did I choose to listen to one and not the other? I asked myself the same question as I walked the last few blocks to my friend’s place. Read on for the answer.
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