Why do people always assume Society rules are correct?

Question

for instance business men and there suits Is a man in a tee shirt just as professional

Answer 1

All societies have rules. It's what keeps the society together and defines acceptable behavior. When it comes to societal rules, they are neither correct nor incorrect. They just are. And in some situations, a suit is the proper attire (according to society). For example, according to Western custom, showing up to a funeral in a tee-shirt is a sign of disrespect for the deceased and those in mourning. It may be OK in other societies, but not in Western society.

In business situations, the perception of one's competence is often more important than one's real abilities. If an applicant shows up to a job interview in a bank in a tee-shirt and ripped jeans, he will not be perceived as a serious candidate. In fact, he will not be considered for the job because it shows a total lack of respect for the rules of society and the code of dress for the business.

If you don't want to wear a suit, don't go into a career requiring one.

Answer 2

I don't believe that society rules are correct. I don't believe that a suit makes you any more professional then a t shirt. What happens though is if there isn't a dress code people will take advantage. But also, they have studied this and people who dress well, feel better about themselves and show it.

Answer 3

Neither is correct. I suppose correct would be something that fit within our biology, which aided in our survival. Many things we do are actually contrary to our survival, however, something like wearing a suit, is conforming to what is accepted by a higher status in society, and so if one wants to maintain that status, which would insure their access to resources and therefore survival for them and their family, then wearing the suit is beneficial for them, and the correct thing for them to do.

Society has changed a lot over time, but what might have occurred for good reasons a long time ago, might be irrelevant today but exists and residual and lingering societal rules.

Answer 4

No one need assume that all society's rules are correct. But we have an ever increasing element that does not believe that society should have any rules, at least ones that cause them to show personal restraint for a common good. That is the problem today.

Answer 5

Which rules are you referring to, are they written rules (laws) or unwritten rules?

I agree unwritten rules do not necessarily have to be followed, written rules are a different matter - though if we disagree with them we have recourse: we can vote against them, either directly or indirectly, participate otherwise in our political process (write your officials, protest, or exhibit free speech in another manner like writing a letter to the editor of your city's newspaper).

Written rules are meant to be followed, or else there would be chaos. These are designed for providing order to our society first and foremost and allowing the policing of society.

Answer 6

I don't think people "assume" or even accept that the rules of Society are correct, as much as they are just not motivated enough or are too lazy to "rock the boat" to change the prevailing norms....it's easier to just go along mainstream than it is to have the guts to try to initiate change....and it can be very costly as well.

Answer 7

Rules and regulations which are what laws are, are NOT perfect, but if society believe that the laws are wrong, they ought to get together and make them right as a group, not belly ache about it in private.

Answer 8

His level of professionalism and business saavy probably don't diminish with what he's wearing. The problem with his attire lies with his co-workers and clients...they probably follow society's rules and take him less professionally when he's dressed down.

Answer 9

Who are you to assume that society accepts anything? I'm a Lower Wacker bum who happens to wear a Rolex President, asshole!

Answer 10

In our society the rules let you do anything you want, and the rules change often to please the lust of the world.