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5 ways to spot a banker
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I’ve been in the City this morning, observing all of the dressed-down bankers shuffling to work in their civvies and observed five ways to spot a banker. They are dressing down today so as not to draw the attention of protestors – but no less conspicuously for it.
1. The shoes
They all have spectacularly new shoes. Not all of them are shiny and some are casual but the more casual they are, the fresher out of teh box they look. All of them are classy, hundreds of pounds jobs from posh retailers rather than Jones or Office.
2. The hair
Fantastically well coiffured so that every misplaced hair is deliberately so. A smart stylish cut, cut to look casual. And recently cut.
3. The trousers
The trousers (casual, of course) fit perfectly. Most of us find pairs of jeans which are slightly too long, slightly too short or don’t fit ideally everywhere. Not so, bankers. The bottom of the trousers fits against the shoes perfectly, as if the two had been tailored to complement each other.
4. The walk
Chin up, shoulders leading, faster than comfortable, palms forward.
5. Equipment
Bankers don’t carry much to work. An ipod, a coffee and probably an iphone. But the computer is at the desk (or in a nice casual bag) but no laptop bags, no paper falling out of a briefcase.
Disclaimer: This is intended as a ligh-hearted, slightly jealous take on people who dress better (and at higher cost) than me. It is in no way an incitment to attack a banker. If you are so way inclined remember the size of your mortgage, your credit card debts and that bankers merely facilitated your greed.
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