Attending a Formal Event

@Beatburn (4286)
Philippines
March 31, 2017 5:06pm CST
I'll be attending a formal event in a while. I have to be there, I'm one of the so-called important guests. I don't really enjoy such things, wearing formal attire and trying to look neat and engage in formal conversations. I mean, what does it really mean to be formal? Do you have a clue?
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
31 Mar 17
Slicked back hair?
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
1 Apr 17
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
2 Apr 17
@sol_cee You are correct.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
1 Apr 17
@LadyDuck am I correct Anna-san? Lol
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
1 Apr 17
Being formal, it means wear a suit and be politically correct.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
Good thing such occasions are not part of my regular schedule. Can be stressful at times.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
3 Apr 17
@LadyDuck An unavoidable inconvenience?
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@LadyDuck (472121)
• Switzerland
3 Apr 17
@Beatburn I agree, I hate to attend formal meetings.
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@dfollin (25387)
• United States
31 Mar 17
No I do not really know what it means, but I would like to do it sometimes, but not too often. That is not me.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
3 Apr 17
Once in a while, it's okay. If it is required out of convention or culture, it can be annoying.
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@dfollin (25387)
• United States
4 Apr 17
@Beatburn This is true and if I have something to wear! LOL
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
@dfollin I'm sure you have a formal attire waiting in your closet. How long since you've worn it?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
6 Apr 17
by formal, this would mean, no giggles, smiling sweetly, noloud voice when conversing, and donning formal wear. hahaha... i hope you had a blast with that event.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Apr 17
Glad that it was over right away.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
8 Apr 17
@ridingbet Yup. I left after a few conversations with the guests.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Apr 17
@Beatburn really? that fast?
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
31 Mar 17
To be formal is to switch from the casual things we usually do.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
And if we're not used to it, can be difficult adjusting to it.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
3 Apr 17
@magallon Right. Are there people who enjoy such events?
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
3 Apr 17
@Beatburn That is true.. It is difficult to act in a situation which we do not usually encounter. It is even harder to mingle with people who are used to be formal..
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
31 Mar 17
wearing suits and tie. Act learned/professional. Thats formal.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
Yeah. That learned part can be hard. Especially to pretend.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 Apr 17
@Beatburn You have to.
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@DaddyEvil (137717)
• United States
5 Apr 17
@Beatburn @EMuhungi I am certain, if anyone can do that, it will be Beatburn! Hmmm... Evanson, my pc says this is the first time I have ever spoken to you. I am happy to finally meet you here on myLot. I do hope you are enjoying yourself while making friends and earning your pennies here! Welcome to myLot!
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@jobelbojel (36048)
• Philippines
11 Apr 17
It means you are going to attend to a formal event - like the one you attended. And also, when applying for a job, we need to look presentable. We don't wear rugged jeans. How was the event?
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
28 Apr 17
It was okay. Nothing spectacular happened. :-)
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
4 Apr 17
It usually means a long gown and a fancy hairdo at least here.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
Oh yes. It means spending time with a stylist or a hairdresser, wearing fancy jewelry, the works!
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@jstory07 (140043)
• Roseburg, Oregon
31 Mar 17
I think it means for a man to wear a nice suit or tux and for a women to wear a nice dress. Clothes that you do no wear everyday.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
Along with the conventions that go with it.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Apr 17
Not my thing, but I have had situations when formal was required. Everything proper. These events can be fun or can be so boring! Hope you had a great time.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
7 Apr 17
@Beatburn That is what many of us would do!
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
8 Apr 17
@PatZAnthony Right, and be back to our normal self.
@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Apr 17
It was interesting and frankly, I enjoyed it. I didn't stay long after though and merely exchanged pleasantries with some guests. I bolted moments after the program.
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@DaddyEvil (137717)
• United States
5 Apr 17
Yes, BB, I do have a clue.... It means you have to wear a monkey suit and are not allowed to be yourself! I am sorry that has happened to you. Uhm... you could take a selfie and post it here.... We would all enjoy seeing the person we are always talking to/with. (hopeful expression! and maybe giggling a little bit at the thought of you wearing formal attire! but only a little bit!)
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
8 Apr 17
@DaddyEvil Or both! And ask mylotters which one suits me. Then again, it just might be removed as it will appear like a survey.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Apr 17
I'll post that monkey in a suit next time. I was uncomfortable but felt sooooo good looking.
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@DaddyEvil (137717)
• United States
8 Apr 17
@Beatburn I look forward to seeing you in the monkey suit, BB! I am sure you COULD look very handsome! (But will you? Hmmm.... I suppose that depends on whether you post a picture of You in the monkey suit, or a monkey in a monkey suit!)
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@just4him (317315)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Apr 17
A long time ago I needed to go to events where I needed to be in formal attire. Not anymore. I prefer the casual life.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Apr 17
Why was it needed?
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
1 Apr 17
Sounds like a very important event.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
2 Apr 17
Yes it was,I had to attend it.
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@Kandae11 (55175)
4 Apr 17
you dress conservatively, sip champagne and mingle.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
4 Apr 17
Could I just buy and drink champagne at home?
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
28 Apr 17
@DaddyEvil I slept so long I missed out on mylotting.
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@DaddyEvil (137717)
• United States
5 Apr 17
@Beatburn @Kandae11 Don't tell him yes, Kandase! I know exactly what BB would do then! He would watch tv, take two or three sips right from the bottle and then fall asleep!
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• Preston, England
8 Apr 17
I dislike suit and tie events too
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
28 Apr 17
Same here. If I could avoid them I would.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 17
Is it a business event? For me formal means uncomfortable
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
7 Apr 17
Yes, we had to do it to culminate a year. Glad it was over after a little more than an hour.
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