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Comments: 16
Always wear dark socks with dark slacks & shoes, because even if you think no one can see your socks - Trust me, they can! One exception: if for some strange reason you are wearing white sneakers or shoes with dark slacks, you may as well wear white socks, too!
That reminds me of the discussion I once had with my husband about the wearing of white socks with sandals and shorts. We came to the conclusion that with his sweaty feet problem, glaring white socks was preferable to wet smelly socks and sandals!
Oh my, EB. Now THAT's a survey someone should do!
I like the idea for your group! Although I just wanted to caution you not to get upset if there isn't too much activity, or apparent interest. The difficulty with this type of group on Gather is twofold: i) questions are not truly anonymous ....even from you. Some members would feel uncomfortable raising questions to you publicly, and to a lesser degree, privately, unless they know you, or your reputation, well enough; and, ii) Credibility. If you were an expert on wine, I, and other members, would have no difficulty asking you questions on that subject. However, without clearly identifying your credibility in an area of knowledge, it may be difficult to garner open, general questions. For example, why would I want to ask you about what wine goes with Pizza? What basis have you given us for trusting your advice? or business-related questions?
Please don't take my words as a criticism. I am just trying to help you shape what could be an interesting group....!!
People always ask their friends for advice on just about everything, knowing full well their friends don't know it all, or knowing full well they don't intend to follow their friends' advice! We just like to know what they would do, or what they think.
On the other hand, this is a chance for me to practice my journalism skills. So I'd love to take a topic and go interview an actual expert on the subject. I have the resources and network to do so, and hope I am given the opportunity!
Anyway, welcome Kevin! Your kind of critical thinking is exactly what we need!
You're very talented already, and the fact that you're willing to grow and learn speaks volumes about your true character. Kevin's right, rewrite your group's descriptor.