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We’ve all heard the old adage “never judge a book by its cover,” and while this is usually sound advice, a person’s appearance can often give us some initial insight into their life. Now I am not advocating superficiality, but as we all know, nearly every job has a set of dress requirements. Whether that means wearing a suit or sweatpants to work, we all have work uniforms.
At my job, the atmosphere is fairly relaxed and I am free to wear pretty much whatever I want. For other professions, however, the uniform is a crucial element in ensuring the job gets done safely and correctly. For example, medical scrubs help keep the ER sanitary, while neon shirts keep construction workers safe on the job.