Living Kindfully

The Simplest Form of Respect

My son asked why I always make an effort in dressing up for work and social gatherings. To me, this is the simplest form of respect. By making an effort to dress well, this gesture tells the person that I respect her presence.

Our best friend and closest family members do not mind that we wear casually. To make a strong impression of others, our appearance plays an important role. We are still being judged by how we look. Why most of the popular movies stars are good looking? Because they have an advantage over individuals who are equally talent. We cannot change what our parents has given us, but we can make an effort on what we wear.

I am not asking you to wear the most expensive or sophisticated clothes. Rather, you have to wear neat, clean and respectful to the occasion. The clothes have to speak about you and the relationship with the person that you are seeing.