Boobs-N-Business

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Permalink Reply by Stephen James on August 27, 2009 at 1:46pm

I think it would make a female look as if she was trying to manipulate--similar to including a head shot with a resume for an office position. It is difficult for me to believe this person would be unaware of that. I'd stay away, but I tend to be attracted to nerds and artists-- it's often difficult not to prejudge beautiful women as shallow. The sad thing is that it does seem to work. I know of a woman that added her picture to her business card and got a significant increase in business calls.

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Permalink Reply by Phillip Chestnut on August 27, 2009 at 3:28pm

It's sad to say, but sex sells.

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Permalink Reply by Michael R. on August 27, 2009 at 4:01pm

I have noticed more business women sporting miles of cleavage at networking events this summer

Annie, boobs need air circulation to stay supple. A cramped, sweaty boob is unhappy, and unsavory.

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Permalink Reply by Annie Sever-Dimitri on August 28, 2009 at 7:06am

Michael,

You are hilarious!!! I do agree that a cramped, sweaty boob is unhappy and unsavory. I just feel there is a time and place to provide the funbags with the necessary circulation--at the pool, at home, and when out with my man (and it is just me and him,not with another couple). The rest of the time, I don't want to be known for looking like I work at Hooters. That is just me.

Really, I do find you hilarious! Thanks for your comments.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Calliger on August 30, 2009 at 8:17pm

As a business person and a male, I would find that sexual expresion, regardless if thay are boobs or tight wear, very distracting from the actual person that is across the table from me. I do realize that is the point of having something that sells, it still is somewhat of a lighting rod for any types of comments or conclusions from the staff.
Moderation and good taste are always the watchword in business unless you are in the business to sell sex.

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Permalink Reply by Michael R. on August 31, 2009 at 4:40pm

Yo, Boobarella, how they hangin'? I actually prefer a woman in a business suit in an office setting...leaves more to the imagination. Since we're on the topic, I think SI should sponsor some kind of wet t-shirt contest. That would surely increase membership:)

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Permalink Reply by Stephen James on August 31, 2009 at 7:36pm

Sorry, Michael, but this is SMALLER Indiana.

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Permalink Reply by Michael R. on September 1, 2009 at 4:23pm

tee hee

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Permalink Reply by Linda J Ranger on August 27, 2009 at 4:55pm

I must admit I have noticed this too. So often this cleavage emphasis seems to be mostly on women who do not have good figures. I guess they will take any notice from men they can get. A friendly, confident, and well dressed woman gets the right kind of notice from all of her peers without the extra exposure. To me it would be the same if a professional man came to work or a network meeting in a tank top. Yikes!

Professional dress has become more casual but this exposure has gone too far yet most TV shows seem to be reinforcing this type of dress for work.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Anderson-Henry on August 27, 2009 at 5:48pm

Interesting question, Annie. I have to admit that some of the replies have surprised me thus far. I think I'll sit this one out for the time being and perhaps chime in later...

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Permalink Reply by Kathi Moore on August 27, 2009 at 8:55pm

Okay I admit I'm the one with the sweater on in my profile picture....but I am also a big advocate of "dress appropriately"...we do have a couple of people at work who are sporting unnecessary cleavage. Call me old-fashioned (go ahead...do it), but I just do not think its appropriate, any more than I think men in short sleeved shirts (other than polo) are a good thing! And don't even get me started on flip flops in the workplace!

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on August 27, 2009 at 9:37pm

Very honestly, it's hard to take a woman like that seriously. The impression I get is that she doesn't have much in the way of talent or smarts, so she's relying on something else. Whether I'm right or wrong, that's my first impression.

It doesn't help that some business owners I know seem to make their hiring decision based on that criteria, and not the talent and smarts.

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