Social Anxiety Support

Beryl · 03-14-2009, 10:49 PM

So I did this thing is college and ended up winning lunch with the chairmen of my college (not of the entire university, but the college of my major). Its with a few other classmates I know, but Only know the classmates on a first name basis, I don't talk in class so they don't really know me. None of us are good friends but 2 are sort of friends. I am pretty confused at what to wear and I need suggestions on behavior, etc. Its at none right after a class of mine, and all I know is that reservations are made, but I don't know the place. So I am clueless to how fancy the place will be and everything.

All I know is one of the guys mentioned wearing khakies or something to another, so I am guessing buisness casual. I just don't want to overdress or underdress. I was thinking slacks and a dress shirt. So please advice about the lunch, and dresing would be greatly appreaciated.

shyvr6 · 03-14-2009, 11:17 PM

I would go with what you suggested with the clothes. If you're not sure about wearing a tie, then have one ready that you can put on real quick just in case. I wouldn't worry about the lunch too much. Order what you want to eat and play it by ear.

Magnatolia · 03-14-2009, 11:18 PM

Ring or email the venue and they can tell you what they deem appropriate. But yeah slacks and a button shirt are usually a good choice. Personally I wear high-quality jeans with my button shirts but that's just me.

VipFuj · 03-14-2009, 11:20 PM

i think business casual is always the safe thing. The chairman of the college won't be in fully relaxed clothes and since it's a get-together-lunch it's probably nothing super dressed up.

Personally I'd wear black dickies and a dress shirt. some people can pull off wearing jeans and a dress shirt and still look between casual and dressed up..i cant

Magnatolia · 03-14-2009, 11:37 PM

I think the jeans thing depends on the type of jeans. I never wear baggy jeans but especially not to something classy. Always well-fitted but I did manage to find a pair of black pinstripe workpants that are made out of material that is a little thicker than workpants but not as thick as jeans. So they basically look like workpants but feel way more comfortable.

03-14-2009, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beryl Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 548	Important lunch coming up So I did this thing is college and ended up winning lunch with the chairmen of my college (not of the entire university, but the college of my major). Its with a few other classmates I know, but Only know the classmates on a first name basis, I don't talk in class so they don't really know me. None of us are good friends but 2 are sort of friends. I am pretty confused at what to wear and I need suggestions on behavior, etc. Its at none right after a class of mine, and all I know is that reservations are made, but I don't know the place. So I am clueless to how fancy the place will be and everything. All I know is one of the guys mentioned wearing khakies or something to another, so I am guessing buisness casual. I just don't want to overdress or underdress. I was thinking slacks and a dress shirt. So please advice about the lunch, and dresing would be greatly appreaciated.

03-14-2009, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
shyvr6 Status: Makin Waves Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere on a map. Gender: Male Posts: 10,871	I would go with what you suggested with the clothes. If you're not sure about wearing a tie, then have one ready that you can put on real quick just in case. I wouldn't worry about the lunch too much. Order what you want to eat and play it by ear. __________________ Music

03-14-2009, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Magnatolia Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	Ring or email the venue and they can tell you what they deem appropriate. But yeah slacks and a button shirt are usually a good choice. Personally I wear high-quality jeans with my button shirts but that's just me.

03-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
VipFuj Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caulifornia Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 399	i think business casual is always the safe thing. The chairman of the college won't be in fully relaxed clothes and since it's a get-together-lunch it's probably nothing super dressed up. Personally I'd wear black dickies and a dress shirt. some people can pull off wearing jeans and a dress shirt and still look between casual and dressed up..i cant

03-14-2009, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Magnatolia Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	I think the jeans thing depends on the type of jeans. I never wear baggy jeans but especially not to something classy. Always well-fitted but I did manage to find a pair of black pinstripe workpants that are made out of material that is a little thicker than workpants but not as thick as jeans. So they basically look like workpants but feel way more comfortable.