If a guy was working for someone on their lawn, would it be disrespectful for him to go shirtless if it was hot outside? Is it disrespectful for a guy to go shirtless, on someone elses property just because of the heat outside? Should that guy ask permittion to go shirtless, if he has to work outside for someone and doesn't want to sweat in a shirt?
I work outside in the heat sometimes, and can't figure out if other people find this disrespectful or not.
2007-07-17 16:34:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Absolutely not. Some people (specifically women who have "Desperate Housewife" thinking ;) ) would appreciate a younger or middle-aged stud mowing their lawn, gardening or done other yardwork shirtless. I'm sure the only ones who would have a problem with it are elderly men and ladies who spent their whole lives in traditional, God-fearing Christian upbringing, and don't want their eyes soiled *Rolls eyes*
No offense to the traditional God-fearing Christians or elderly on here. ;)
2007-07-18 06:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it is disrespectful for a guy to go shirtless. I also don't think that guy need to ask for permission to go shirtless when working under summer heat.
2007-07-18 05:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's disrespectful. I understand the heat and the discomfort. Go ahead, go shirtless.
2007-07-18 02:47:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on the work he/you are doing.
In shape or not - just kidding.
I wouldn't think it was disrespectful.
Offer the guy some water, maybe he overheats and you don't want them to get heat exhaustion.
However depending on what and where they are working, maybe a tank top.
2007-07-17 23:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa E 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't mind if you go shirtless outside while you are working as long as it is not a safety issue. (welding or using power tools...) But when you come to my door, you should put your shirt back on.
2007-07-17 23:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not disrespectful but some do get offended...perhaps slipping into a tank top would be a good middle ground?
2007-07-17 23:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by evemarkra 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't object, as long as you didn't charge extra. *snerk* sorry, I know you weren't looking for a joke; seriously, I do believe it's ok to take off your shirt while working in the yard when it's hot. If you were working for me, I wouldn't consider it disrespectful.
2007-07-18 00:17:30 · answer #7 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what he looks like :-)
Actually if the neighborhood is more upper class, I would think it would be frowned upon then in a middle to lower class area. Those rich folks get uptight about the strangest things.
2007-07-17 23:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by BAnne 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
depends on your client. Rich folks in tony towns usually frown on it, but I'm cool with it even if my gf's there, because it's really hot these days.
2007-07-17 23:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by HanZ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hell no!!.......shirtless guy cutting my lawn??? ooh, yummy, Id probably give him a big tip and then call all my girlfriends to come watch..........havnt you seen the coca-cola ad where the guy takes his shirt off and the women in the office stand around at the window and watch him?..........we love it!!!
2007-07-17 23:42:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋