At the mention of “mens underwear” most people picture white briefs, old-fashioned long-johns, or perhaps some boxers with a fun pattern on them. Men’s jackets, coats, trousers, shirts and waistcoats of today would be recognisable to our forebears, whereas a lot of womenswear would be entirely alien. The suit, as we know it today, came into being In the late 18th century, when Beau Brummel, renowned dandy and friend of royalty, led the trend for matching coats and trousers. Some cultures have a code of etiquette that governs nearly every movement and dialogue, while other cultures are extremely laid back. Asian culture, in particular, tends to be governed by demonstrations of respect, while North American and Latin cultures are a bit more laid back. Before you have a meeting with someone from another culture, it is wise to familiarize yourself with that person’s cultural norms. Sometimes arriving five minutes early … Read the rest