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GLOSSARY
to pack
– to put things into a bag or suitcase, usually so that one can take them
with one while traveling
* Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush and deodorant for the camping trip!
luxury cruise
– a vacation where one is on a very large ship, eating nice food,
wearing nice clothes, enjoying entertainment, and relaxing
* This luxury cruise features performances by some very famous singers.
to dress to impress
– to choose what one will wear based on how one will be
perceived by other people; to try to make sure other people have a good opinion
of oneself by wearing clothing that they will admire
* When you have your first interview, it’s important to dress to impress.
dress code
– rules about what one can and cannot wear or what one is
expected to wear or not wear
* The elementary school has a dress code that doesn’t allow students to wear t-
shirts with rude words printed on them.
formal wear
– clothing used for very special occasions
* If this is an event with formal wear, the women will probably be wearing long
dresses, not short ones.
suit and tie
– the clothing worn by most businessmen, consisting of pants with a
matching suit jacket, a shirt with buttons on the front, and a long piece of fabric
tied around one’s neck so that it hangs down in the front
* I could never work in a bank because I would hate having to wear a suit and tie
every day.
black tie
– an event where people are supposed to wear very nice, fancy, formal
clothing, including tuxedos for men
* She wants to have a black tie wedding at a luxury hotel, but he wants to have
an informal, outdoor wedding on the beach.
tuxedo
– a special type of suit that men wear for formal occasions, with black
pants and a matching black suit jacket, a white shirt with buttons on the front, and
a small bow tied around the neck
* Mike decided to rent a tuxedo for the awards ceremony instead of buying one,
since he’s probably never need to wear one again.
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cocktail dress
– a short or long dress worn by a woman for a special occasion,
often made with special, fine fabrics
* Dasha bought a beautiful red cocktail dress with lace and beading.
semi-formal
– somewhat formal; between formal and casual
* Is it okay for women to wear pants to a semi-formal event?
ridiculous
– very silly and not logical; something that other people will laugh at
and think is very strange or inappropriate
* He looks ridiculous in his clown costume, with curly orange hair, a red nose,
and huge shoes.
business attire
– clothing worn in a professional work environment
* Shorts and sandals definitely are not appropriate business attire in this
company.
to dress up
– to wear clothes that are nicer than what one normally wears
* Her husband asked her to dress up for their date next Friday, but he still hasn’t
told her where they’re going to go.
California casual
– the type of informal clothing often worn by people in
California, nicer than jeans but not as nice as business casual
* Yes, you can wear a button-down shirt and slacks to a California casual event,
but don’t wear a tie.
presentable
– looking nice, clean, and pretty enough to be seen by other people
* Sure, you can come over for breakfast anytime, but please give me enough
time to brush my hair and make myself presentable.
catch
– trick; something that is hidden or obscured and makes an offer less
attractive
* Are you really offering to sell your brand-new pickup truck for just $5,000?
What’s the catch?
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Which of these styles is the most formal?
a) Black tie.
b) Business attire.
c) California casual.
2. What does Tae mean when he says, “I knew there was a catch when you
booked this vacation”?
a) He thinks Nicole tricked him.
b) He doesn’t want to carry Nicole’s suitcase.
c) He wants to pack by himself.
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WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
to pack
The verb “to pack,” in this podcast, means to put things into a bag or suitcase,
usually so that one can take them with one while traveling: “Please try to pack
everything in just one small suitcase.” The verb “to pack” can also mean for
many people or animals to go into a small area: “Hundreds of people packed into
the auditorium to hear the speaker.” The phrasal verb “to pack down” means to
press something into a container to make room for more: “Did you remember to
pack down the brown sugar while you were measuring it?” “To pack (something)
away” means to store something because it won’t be needed for a long time:
“Where did you pack away the Christmas decorations?” Finally, the phrase “to
pack a gun” means to carry a gun: “You’re a banker! Why do you need to pack a
gun?”
catch
In this podcast, the word “catch” means a trick, or something that is hidden or
obscured and makes an offer less attractive: “This book promises to teach us
how to make thousands of dollars – the only catch is that it costs almost that
much!” A “catch” is normally the act of being able to grab a ball or another object
that is thrown to one before it falls on the ground: “A good baseball player needs
to be able to catch balls, too, not just hit them with the bat.” The phrase “a good
catch” describes a relationship or a marriage where the other person is very
wealthy, successful, or beautiful: “Do you believe she really loves you, or does
she just think you’re a good catch?”
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CULTURE NOTE
Dressing for Business
In general, American workplaces are much less formal than they used to be, but
there are still “expectations” (what people believe should happen) for how people
should dress.
Most people dress up for interviews. That usually means a suit and tie, and
women are often expected to wear a suit with a skirt, not pants. Interviewees
should wear only “modest” (not too fancy or expensive) jewelry and makeup.
However, the expectations “vary” (are different) by industry. An interview for a
“blue collar job” (a job where one uses one’s hands and does not need a very
high level of education) probably doesn’t require a suit and tie, but the
interviewee should still dress nicely.
Many offices allow people to wear “business casual” clothing. This term is hard
to define, especially for women. For men, business casual usually means
wearing “slacks” (nice pants) or “khaki pants” (light-colored cotton pants) and a
“button-down shirt” (a shirt with a collar and buttons in the front), but not a tie.
Women have more options, as they can wear dresses, skirts and “blouses”
(shirts with a collar and buttons in the front), or pants and “sweater sets” (a tank
top or short-sleeved shirt and a matching long-sleeved shirt that has buttons in
the front, but left completely or partially open). Shorts, “tank tops” (shirts that
expose one’s shoulders), and sandals are not appropriate for business casual.
Many offices that require more formal business attire allow their employees to
dress more casually on “casual Fridays.” Unless there is an important meeting,
employees can wear “business casual” clothing on Fridays as long as they
continue to wear suits or other more formal clothing during the rest of the week.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – a
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 693: Following a
Dress Code.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 693. I’m your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California.
We invite you – I invite you to go to our website at eslpod.com. There, you will
find a Learning Guide for this episode, and your life will be better after that.
This episode is a dialogue between Tae and Nicole. They’re going to be talking
about a “dress code,” when certain organizations have requirements for how you
must dress. Let’s get started.
[start of dialogue]
Tae: What are you doing? Why are you taking all of my clothes out of my
suitcase? I just finished packing that.
Nicole: You’ve packed all of the wrong things. We’re going on a luxury cruise
and all you’ve packed are shorts and t-shirts.
Tae: I’m going on vacation and I don’t have to dress to impress.
Nicole: You’ve never been on a cruise like this one, but I have, and there’s a
dress code. You’ll need formal wear for some of the dinners.
Tae: I’m not wearing a suit and tie on vacation.
Nicole: No, not a suit and tie. There’ll be a dance the final night of the cruise
that’s black tie, so you’ll need your tuxedo. I’m bringing a few cocktail dresses
myself. Don’t worry. You can go semi-formal the rest of the evenings.
Tae: This is ridiculous. I have to wear business attire 300 days out of the year
and you’re making me dress up when I finally go on a vacation.
Nicole: You don’t have to dress up the entire time. You can go California casual
during the day. I’m just asking that you look presentable a few hours each day.
Is that so hard?
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