Post #260942 by Rattiki on Sun, Oct 15, 2006 6:00 PM

On 2006-10-15 09:59, ikitnrev wrote:
About 10 years ago, while in Graduate School, one of the students said that her first judgement, when meeting a person for the first time, was often based on what type of shoes that person wore.

I felt the above was somewhat of a class statement, ...but they have to remember that other students may not be able to afford both good fashion and the high tuition .... and in their case, the tuition is more important.

Well kept, decent shoes don't have to be expensive, but I am sure they could afford their ankle tattoo :roll: :lol:

In 1990 I noticed a very different attitude when I went to live in Europe, even in a free thinking place like Amsterdam (never the less ridged Sweden, Germany or even London) people could be very conscientious of what they, and other's wore and what it meant, and yes you could also be judged for it. My American, post 70's hippy mind did not like it at first and thought it was pretentious and unnecessary. I remember trying to get into a fancy hotel in London to see my Dad who was staying there and the doorman didn't want to let me in because I was wearing jeans, a T-shirt and a leather jacket (with all my HeavyMetal 80's long hair - rockin on Dude! :lol: ). I thought "How dare he! I could be a rich rock star that makes alot of money, maaaaan, how would he know, maaan". He didn't know, and he didn't care......nor should he have! It was one of his jobs to keep up the standards of this elegant, classic old hotel, and he took pride in it. I was told I could visit my Father, but could not dine at the restaurant or even drink at the bar without a proper shirt and jacket. I am sure at the time I was annoyed, but now 15 years later I understand. :wink:

On 2006-10-15 09:59, ikitnrev wrote:
I did admire the people who dressed nicely for the recent Hukilau Mai Kai event, as they greatly added to the visual pleasures of the evening. But I didn't look down on those who were not dressed as formally. I was impressed that all of the people deemed the event worthy to attend, and many used valuable vacation time and money for airfare/hotels/other trip expenses. They made the choice to attend this event, and that is what should be deemed most important.

It IS most important (and I wish I could have afforded to be one of them), and I hope this thread doesn't end up being viewed as an exercize in a few looking down their noses at those who did not or can not, but that it might enlighten a few who may not of even really considered it.

My appreciation of most things mid 20th century, including but NOT exclusive to Tiki, has given me a better understanding of what was REALLY going on in that era. Most of us Baby-boomers and beyond have been duped into believing that a great and all positive change occurred in the late 60's and early 70's 'counter-culture revolution' that freed the American society from it's chauvinistic, uptight, backward, ridge roots. That life now is so much better now that we can all do as we please, whenever we please, and as much as we please.................Personally I think we should reconsider all of this and realize that we may have 'thrown the baby out with the bath water'. :wink:

[ Edited by: Rattiki 2006-10-18 16:02 ]