11 Air-conditioning systems in offices are often designed to suit the male metabolic rate, which can cope with colder temperatures than the female body. The result may be that women have to bring an extra layer to wear in the building. As for formal meetings, while men have abandoned the tie, many women feel obliged to wear high heels. These give some women a sense of empowerment and femininity (not to mention extra height). But in health terms, heels can seem like the Western equivalent of the ancient Chinese practice of foot-binding: bad for women’s feet, ankles and backs and designed to limit their mobility. Britain’s parliament held a debate after a woman was sent home from her job as a receptionist for refusing to wear high heels (it was inconclusive). Companies understandably want workers who deal with the public to look respectable. Workers shouldn’t wear clothes that wouldn’t be appropriate if visiting a prudish grandmother or a child’s teacher. And yet no one should be expected to turn up at the office as if dressed for a wedding. The most important item to bring to work is a dose of common sense. 0 It is difficult to know what kind of outfit is acceptable for work when there is . a casual dress code 1 Despite becoming more tolerant, one firm still believes that an informal outfit is . 2 Regarding clothes serving a practical purpose, the author believes that the tie is . 3 Something similar to a tie first appeared in . 4 Ties began losing popularity when influential businessmen stopped caring about . 5 Although sometimes permitted, when dealing with the public, one must avoid wearing . (Give one answer.) 6 Over a certain period, the U.S. saw a significant decrease in purchases of . 7 Female office workers find it difficult to judge how much they need to wear due to . 8 One particular fashion is similar to an old custom in that it restricts the wearer’s ability to . 9 In the author’s opinion, a suitable office outfit would also always be suitable for meeting . (Give one answer.) Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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