Dress Code Addendum
Hiya Folks
We received several emails concerning NYC DPHH dress code request. 1st of all it is NOT mandatory, we only strongly encourage our attendees to dress nicely. As for Jeans, wearing jeans is acceptable in most places nowaday, as long as they're not dirty, stained, ripped and/or"gaudy". This means nice jeans with dress shoes and a top is fine :)
We still say no to sneakers and baseball caps unless it's a dive bar and we will specify if it is. Otherwise we really want to see you in your best threads! Afterall, we take photos to post on this site and NYC is still one of the fashion capitals in the world!
Lastly we also want to stress that rowdy behavior is unacceptable at all times. Let's put our best foot forward and start the new year right!
Stay warm and see you all Saturday!
Jennifer & Zavier
posted by NYCDPHH at 12:06 PM
9 Comments:
to: jennifer and zavier
okay, who the hell do you people think you are!! you make it seem like people have to dress as though going to the oscars to have a beer and meet other people.
first of all, deaf people are few and far between. so why make it difficult for folks to meet each other? and 'professional?' what the hell does that mean? you keep talking about nyc being this and that, obviously you're not from here and really don't know much about nightlife here to post dumb tourist cliche' things like, "oh, well, it is the fashion capital of the world. you have to look your best to impress."
puhhhhhllllleeaazzeeee!!!!
everything you're 'stressing' resonated along the yuppie agenda. are you a yuppie? there's nothing wrong with being a yuppie. but don't be uptight and feel like everyone else has to be a yuppie to be including in your social. i mean, jesus! is this place being rented out for this? c'mon!!!
and another thing about PROFESSIONAL... if i'm gay, a PROFESSIONAL hairdresser in chelsea and want to come over after work to meet other deaf people, are you saying i have to run home, change out of my stilettos, pluck off my lashes and change into 'appropriate' attire just to have a cocktail at some cheesy bar?
and rowdy behavior? are we animals here? can't people get inebriated and fall over each other and understand that behavior, is part of nyc?
pictures? it's just a blog maannn! a FREE BLOG!
there's so many things wrong with what you wrote on some many levels, i'm just flabbergasted you actually took the time so say this shit. opps, was 'shit' being unprofessional? hell no!! this is god-loving new yawk city!!!
look, everybody wants to meet everybody. as you know, in nyc, professional is a very vague word. i've seen the editor of W magazine show up at functions in ski boots, looking amazing!
you shouldn't make people feel ostracized from this get together because: a. they don't feel like looking 'nice'; b. some of them may actually be poor but would like to meet other deaf people; c. etc., etc.
look, whoever wants to come should come. be yourself. wear whatever you have in your closet that make your little, wonderful heart tinker.
as the great, late kurt cobain said, "COME AS YOU ARE!!"
g
solarpen@hotmail.com (just if you have something to say)
2:12 PM
To "g":
Let the gay hairdressers with fake eyelashes stay home (who needs 'em anyway) and if any major media moguls show up wearing expensive boots (as opposed to the ghetto sneakers we've been seeing recently) we'll be happy to deal with them. Chances are they wouldn't stick around for long anyway since they wouldn't likely be familiar with ASL.
As for you "g", the fact that you're so upset shows that you fit into the UNprofessional or just plain poor category (which means you don't have a job and therefore are still NOT a professional) and you may also stay home. Just so we're clear, sitting on your ass all day while living off of your family or the government via disability and/or welfare is still NOT professional.
Perhaps start NYCDUPHH (NYC Deaf UnProfessional Happy Hour)? That way all of the wild people with no jobs and no class can feel welcomed into your loving arms. I assure you that no one would miss you or them and you'd actually be doing us a favor.
-Owl
6:21 PM
to: owl...
...you must be a republican.
7:31 PM
oh, yeah, i said the republican thing.
g
7:32 PM
I am glad this is being said cause deaf professionals need their own place to meet. Many other deaf groups have their own meet and greets so why shouldn't we? I guess because its in a bar everyone figures to show up and ignore the professional part.. Also it has nothing to do with discriminating against poor because if you are poor enough cant afford decent clothes you shouldnt be in a Manhattan bar buying very overpriced drinks.
4:31 AM
Hey "g" (I know who you are),
That was totally uncalled for. The posting wasn't about you! As a matter of fact, you DO dress to impress. You're one of the most stylish deaf people I know. Why are you so bent out of shape??
5:05 AM
I don't know who "g" is supposed to be, however, they sound like trash. "...dress as though going to the oscars..." Right now I'm sitting at my desk wearing a suit, which is much more than is being asked of us by the hosts of this event. I don't feel like I'm about to accept a grammy, the key to the city or the nobel peace prize. I feel like I'm about to start my workday.
-Swish
5:39 AM
This is crazy
7:34 AM
wow you guys really love each other! :-) Im an English professional interested in meeting strong Deaf ASL users - Im fluent in BSL and know international (looking to expand) - I trust there are no rules to foreigners coming along, Ill be the guy looking lost wondering around so come up and say hi please - Ill be in a shirt and jacket though sadly jeans as i forgot to pack my suit.
See ya later
Rob
7:49 AM
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