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10 things a well dressed guy might worry others think about him

April 19, 2021 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission (not always, but just about), which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

We all know a brash guy who proudly says “well I just don’t care what anyone thinks about me.” And that’s fine. But it’s almost certainly false. Because humans are programmed to desire at least tacit approval and acceptance from other humans. It’s part of the reason why a lot of us put some effort into dressing well. It helps in that area. Yet that axe can swing both ways. Because being a human is hard. Here are ten thoughts that might run through a well dressed guy’s head. And know that it’s okay.

  1. I hope they don’t think I’m shallow.
  2. I hope they don’t think I’m arrogant.
  3. They must think I spend money foolishly.
  4. They must think I’m just dying to have them ask me about my clothes. Or my shoes. Or my watch. And I really, really would rather talk about anything else, and I know that’s the last thing they want to talk about too. Please, please let me think about something other than the weather. Don’t talk about the weather. NO YOU JUST MENTIONED THE WEATHER.
  5. I wonder if they think I think they’re underdressed. That I think everyone should dress just like me.
  6. They must think I’m a player.
  7. They must think I’m trying to compensate for being incapable. That I can’t do this. Even though I can.
  8. They must think I want to be the center of attention, even though all I want is to be respected enough to be acknowledged but mostly left alone.
  9. They must think I’m totally self absorbed, and don’t realize that the world can be a harsh, violent, terrible place, and that by simply being able to put on this (suit, shirt, pair of shoes) I’m luckier than 99.9% of all humans that have ever existed, past or present. And that fact sparks both immense gratitude as well as an overwhelming, paralyzing sense of shame and guilt. Like, who am I? Who do I think I am, to dress myself like this?
  10. I hope they don’t think I’m worried about what they think.

 

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