My experience; wear a suit in Nigeria
Last month I went on a business trip to Nigeria. I had an appointment in one of the more desirable office locations on Victoria Island, where you have to go through a security guard shack to enter the building.
On my first appointment, I had on a suit and tie. I walked right through and no one said anything to me. I went up to my appointment came back down and left.
One week later I came back on a follow up appointment dressed in Nigerian native and bright colored attire.
I was now asked who I was, to sign in and wait for them to call the tenant I was going to see.
Man, was I pissed? Why was I invisible in a suit and why did I suddenly become visible in traditional wear?
Have we really adopted the belief that the suit which is western makes you a bigger and more important person?
I welcome your comments and experiences.
One week later I came back on a follow up appointment dressed in Nigerian native and bright colored attire.
I was now asked who I was, to sign in and wait for them to call the tenant I was going to see.
Man, was I pissed? Why was I invisible in a suit and why did I suddenly become visible in traditional wear?
Have we really adopted the belief that the suit which is western makes you a bigger and more important person?
I welcome your comments and experiences.
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