Dhoti Up

First year of my MBA has passed and it was really a roller coaster ride with the same intensity, speed and craziness. Thankfully for me it was a lot of learning experience and opportunities to reflect and grow. When I look back, CTRL C, CTRL V and then rephrasing the sentence is the most important learning of all. Jokes apart ego was crushed, leadership style challenged, managing people improved and broadening of knowledge in every aspect. 

Even though we are taught the same theories and concepts, we differ by laws of nature as human beings. Every manager has a distinct style of management, behaviour, thinking and conduct. But the one thing that binds us together across globe is our so-called uniform “business suits”. If we reflect carefully, suits are a British legacy to the world and it spread because of the extent of British colonising the world. But if you ever have transported suit from one place to another you would know the excruciating pain in the ass they are. It often reminds me of the rowdy kid of my aunt, whom you can’t scold and he just never ever ever listens to you. The purpose of them, besides looking formal, according to my roommate is that they keep manager’s conduct in check, they don’t eat, drink, sleep, (pun intended) anywhere.

Now imagine had India been the world conqueror like British what would have been the world’s business dress code “”Dhoti””. Dhoti has a lot of characteristics to replace suits; it is airy, fairy and generally dress code of the enlightened. It is one size fits all, no tailor or alterations to trouble you. Recently I worn one in a public function, I would agree that it is a task to wear one. But hell it is comfortable and breezy beneath. And unlike suits it does not have a lot of accessories to go with. I remember the time when I forgot my shoes for my job training in Himalayas. Just ask my friends how good suits look with sandals for 15 continuous days. 

So, in your next family function, wear a dhoti. Now I am not saying it would be a smooth going and you would not face difficulties, challenges await you but the end result will make you feel proud of yourself. I certainly felt good and elite. It would get you attention of every single soul in the function. So in your next function as my friend Barney would say “dhoti up”. 

P.S. I am not a sexist. This article is for both male and female. Just replace dhoti with attire of your choice.