October 09, 2007

Incognito

The meetings at the plant this week are casual. So casual they even sent out a memo telling us they were casual.

With a theme.

We're supposed to wear shirts/jerseys/hats supporting our favorite NFL team.

I got that covered. It's tshirts, blue jeans and tennis shoes for this girl. WooHoo.

With that in mind, I decided I'd travel casual too. No...not like the time I flew to Atlanta wearing jammies - I learned my lesson that time. Just comfortable.

Normally, even if I'm traveling for pleasure, I'm buttoned down. Hair done, full make-up, business attire or nice slacks, heels. After all, you never know who you might run into.

Not so yesterday. I pulled on my favorite jeans, a white fitted tshirt and tennis shoes. While I did put on some make-up, my hair was just pulled back in a pony tail.

Wow. Comfort. Whoda thunk?!?

But that wasn't the only surprise I had. I can't believe how differently people responded to me. Seriously. If I stop to grab a bite to eat or even when checking my bag, people laugh, talk, interact with me. Yesterday? Nope. All I got were blank stares. Buying my yogurt and water for the plane? Got butted out of place in line a couple of times. It was just bizarre.

I suddenly realized as I was sitting in the corner of the terminal, I was incognito! Flyin' under the radar. It was really different.

And trust me, I'm not complaining - I just never realized how much we are judged by the way we present ourselves.

I'm just curious to see how the trip home goes tomorrow night, after 2 days of marathon meetings and little sleep. I better make sure I eat BEFORE I get to the airport.

Posted by Tammi at October 9, 2007 06:28 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Now you know why I want to dress nicely when I fly, even if I'm going somewhere casual. People definitely treat you differently. It amazes me that so few people who fly seem to understand that. Most of them look like they just rolled out of bed and decided... "hey let's go get on a plane - we'll shower and spiff up when we get there". ICK!

Posted by: Teresa at October 9, 2007 10:21 AM
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