CLOTHES AND US

Chapter 2: CLOTHES & US

How do clothes affect our behaviour in public and in private ?

Time to debate !

In groups of 5

1. Pick a role in the following list :

- A head-hunter for big companies with a strict dress code

- An executive from United Airlines

-Nicola Thorp

- The founder of a start-up who doesn't care about the way his/her employees dress

- A makeover specialist

2. Choose a question to debate: a) Can we wear what we like today ? b) Can you wear what you want in public spaces ? c) Is what you wear the key to who you are ?

3. On your own, think of and organize your ideas your character could defend. Justify and illustrate them with concrete examples. 4. Don't forget to use the "How to give your opinion" sheet ! 5. Anticipate what the others could say to you, prepare counter-arguments.

Introduction

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Chapter 2

02

Dress Codes

03

How clothes affect our psychology

04

Grammar Revision

Why clothes matter (part 1)

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Clothes & Us

Why clothes matter (part 2)

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How formal clothes can impact our psychology ?

Grammar

Exprimer la contrainte et l'interdiction

a) Two girls were banned from flight because they were not "properly clothed".

b) Nicola Thorp was told she had to wear high heels. She refused and was forbidden to go back to work.

Campaigners said that wearing high heels is seen as obligatory when applying for jobs.

How important are clothes in the workplace?

Describe the people and the context, what strikes you?