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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Traveling Tricks of the Trade
Good article in the WSJ about how women should dress for travel. There is one line in particular that fits for the business traveler. Brown researches the “norms of her destination”. You can easily make a bad first impression before you even open your mouth if your dress is inappropriate. What is acceptable in one country may not be in another country. So adapt your wardrobe.
Another good point that Brown brings up is that by fitting in with the dress of the destination, you are also blending in and therefore less likely to be a target of crime. One of my tips, especially if you are traveling alone, is to always look like you know where you are going even if you don’t. Looking at a map or looking confused could attract the wrong type of attention.