Shytalk,
I didn't say men who don't wear ties can't do their job. I said I lose respect for them because to me it shows respect to others if you dress in a manner befitting your position.
You go for an interview and another applicant has exactly the same qualifications/experience and knowledge of the job as you but you go in wearing a sports jacket/open necked shirt and trousers, he goes in smartly dressed and wearing a shirt and tie who do you think is going to give a better impression, bearing in mind that you both perform well in the interview?
Maybe I am 'old fashioned' but I know if I was the interviewer what would sway me to make my selection. Why do you think 'criminals' turn up in court well dressed?
Anyway, I've made my point and I don't wish to 'hijack' Nosealls post so if anyone wants to debate this subject further lets start another thread.
Woteva, K, cant c prob way we talk. 
sure makes it interesting at break time.
