Do you get irritated when.....

I hope you're not one of those ultralight fanatics with a titanium coffeecup, half a toothbrush and unecessary parts of topo maps trimmed. I went on a group hike and this guy had apoplexy when I pulled out two glass bottles of Perrier from my West German army rucksack.

Oh my gosh, I dated a guy like that! We went on a camping trip in Yosemite one Thanksgiving weekend...in the snow...and went very hungry for a week because he was so worried about carrying excess weight...no fun at all.

But seriously, those extra long toed dress shoes not only look ridiculous but I think they are a safety hazard.  

Hey, wait a minute. There’s a pair of those in my closet. I shall wear a helmet with them next time…

I'm sure they look good on you, they're just not for me. I prefer a conservative style of dress that, in my opinion, looks good. I recently saw a tv ad where a fellow is mocking his friend because he's wearing pleated front khakis (chinos in US), the gist is that pleated front is old man and waaay out of style so friends don't let friends wear them. I happen to like pleated front pants whether in suits, dress pants or casual (not jeans) Heck, Bogart wore them and that man was cool. David Bowie wore pleated front pants and that man was cool. I wear pleated front pants and while I'm not as cool as Bowie or Bogart, I think they're pretty darn cool and they're more comfortable to boot. Younger/other men will have different role models and they will dress in a style that suits them and if we were to meet, we'd smile, shake hands and say hello while both thinking "I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that".

The cool thing about Bowie was that he would wear pretty much anything he felt like wearing — and would often start new trends by doing so.

Instead of being critical about other people’s attire, I have tried to adopt the attitude: “If wearing that makes you happy or feel good about yourself, then I’m happy for you.” Now, usually it’s the critical thoughts that burst into the mind first. Especially if I initially perceive what the other person is wearing as “silly.” So it does take a bit of work (at least for me) to remind myself that it really shouldn’t be that big of a deal. (Because in the grand scheme of things, it really isn’t.)

The cool thing about Bowie was that he would wear pretty much anything he felt like wearing — and would often start new trends by doing so.

Instead of being critical about other people’s attire, I have tried to adopt the attitude: “If wearing that makes you happy or feel good about yourself, then I’m happy for you.” Now, usually it’s the critical thoughts that burst into the mind first. Especially if I initially perceive what the other person is wearing as “silly.” So it does take a bit of work (at least for me) to remind myself that it really shouldn’t be that big of a deal. (Because in the grand scheme of things, it really isn’t.)

I find myself reigning in my thoughts as well. First reaction is to ridicule, and I have to keep myself in check, not only to maintain a sense of civility and respect, but for my own peace of mind. Negativity breeds more negativity, and while it might not seem overtly negative to have a laugh at someone else's expense, it certainly does purvey a negative response in the psyche...

It appears the older I get the longer my list of affronts and complaints gets. The lack of manners, common courtesy or even behaving stupidly ...

My list has gotten shorter, with trolling and baiting at the top of it.

...I pulled out two glass bottles of Perrier from my West German army rucksack.

Pardon me, but would you happen to have some Grey Poupon?

I'm sure they look good on you, they're just not for me. I prefer a conservative style of dress that, in my opinion, looks good. I recently saw a tv ad where a fellow is mocking his friend because he's wearing pleated front khakis (chinos in US), the gist is that pleated front is old man and waaay out of style so friends don't let friends wear them. I happen to like pleated front pants whether in suits, dress pants or casual (not jeans) Heck, Bogart wore them and that man was cool. David Bowie wore pleated front pants and that man was cool. I wear pleated front pants and while I'm not as cool as Bowie or Bogart, I think they're pretty darn cool and they're more comfortable to boot. Younger/other men will have different role models and they will dress in a style that suits them and if we were to meet, we'd smile, shake hands and say hello while both thinking "I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that".

Don't look now, Mark, but you are in luck!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ba...urn-905225
http://www.gq.com/story/the-right-way-to...-this-fall

I'm sure they look good on you, they're just not for me. I prefer a conservative style of dress that, in my opinion, looks good. I recently saw a tv ad where a fellow is mocking his friend because he's wearing pleated front khakis (chinos in US), the gist is that pleated front is old man and waaay out of style so friends don't let friends wear them. I happen to like pleated front pants whether in suits, dress pants or casual (not jeans) Heck, Bogart wore them and that man was cool. David Bowie wore pleated front pants and that man was cool. I wear pleated front pants and while I'm not as cool as Bowie or Bogart, I think they're pretty darn cool and they're more comfortable to boot. Younger/other men will have different role models and they will dress in a style that suits them and if we were to meet, we'd smile, shake hands and say hello while both thinking "I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that".

Don't look now, Mark, but you are in luck!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ba...urn-905225
http://www.gq.com/story/the-right-way-to...-this-fall

Ugh....pleated pants are hideous. Bogart and Bowie may have been cool, but that was a loooooong time ago.

Don't look now, Mark, but you are in luck!

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ba...urn-905225
http://www.gq.com/story/the-right-way-to...-this-fall

Ugh....pleated pants are hideous. Bogart and Bowie have been cool, but that was a loooooong time ago.
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This is one of those times that I'm happy that fashion trends don't always make their way to the Midwest