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Report RE: Uniforms
Original Post
RE: Uniforms - 18-06-09 09:40
by: Maestro
I agree with Janny that a uniform can provide equality and inclusiveness for staff. In fact I agree with her whole post.
I have worked in despite people highly valuing their individuality. Modesty in the workplace is valued. Why not here?
People do respect their own individuality unfortunately not many respect others. Herein lies the problem. Travelling round European countries (I've only been further once or twice) I have experienced that people are more relaxed, respectful, helpful, have a sense of community (patriotic if you like) where as Britain... its all about the money and status. Status being a MAJOR factor in my opinion. Equal rights here means being able to afford the same things, have the same things. Its a social competition to "keep up with the Jones's!" Children having the latest fashions, latest technology etc... This trend follows them through life. How many times have you heard a parent say "I want them to have all the things I never had as a child"? This is another contributing factor to our recession. People trying to live way above their wages, taking easy credit to afford everything then snowballing into debt. I'm digressing!!
This behaviour gets embedded into everyones personality and conciously or not it appears everywhere, even in the work place. We are quick to teach children their rights which is fair enough, but morals and respect should be taught at the same time. The sense of community is quickly lost or divided. I've bumped into people by accident and although apologised you still get what can only be described as a verbal diaohhrea of abuse. So much for the apology! Even if they walk into you.
What are we doing wrong with our young people?
Giving them too many material needless things, too eager to teach them to count to 10, learn their abc, shapes etc... Not enough love, care and basic life skills.
Ok apologies for the digressing of the post but it kind of fits in and I could write an entire book on it so its very simplified.