Banker wankers across Hong Kong are going to have to chuck away their spandex, bandanas and fluffy slippers. Citigroup is apparently cracking down on the scruffy bunch’s idea of acceptable office attire.

Last month, the US Bank decided to give its employees a lesson in dress etiquette, according to the Business Insider, which claims to have attained a copy of the memo.

The company kindly sent its employees a presentation detailing what and, more importantly, what not to wear in the office.

FYI, Citigroup has ruled out the likes of Crocs, Birkenstock and cargo pants in the office, which, to be fair, should be banned in general life as well.

The bank has even gone so far as to identify such clothing as “inappropriate at all times”, meaning the ban also applies to non-client-facing staff and dress down Fridays. Noooo, not dress down Fridays!!!

Apparently, wearing sunglasses indoors is also uncool by Citigroup’s standards. Whatevs, losers.

Following multiple pages of pictures, diagrams and bullet points, the presentation ends on a particularly patronising note:

“If you experience uncertainty about acceptable professional ‘business attire’ and ‘business casual attire,’ please consult your supervisor or human resources.”

There could be a few awkward convos there.

Photo: doublecompile via Flickr



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