Yeah, there are multiple interpretations possible of such a situation; my describing this kind of situation in the context of a discussion of counter-signalling

Yeah, there are multiple interpretations possible of such a situation; my describing this kind of situation in the context of a discussion of counter-signalling biases our interpretation. A host dressing the most casually possible means that none of their guests will be under-dressed, for example. Also, the culture and expectations of the work place matter.