"And ties - what purpose do they serve other than social signals?" Here is an answer: <exaggerate>I am the slave of my company, that's why I wear an expensive,

"And ties - what purpose do they serve other than social signals?" Here is an answer: <exaggerate>I am the slave of my company, that's why I wear an expensive, totally useless thing around my neck, that lets me sweat in summer and breathe hard all year round. My company asks that and I do what they say, because I always do what everybody does. And I rather shit my pants than to hold the minority opinion :o)))).</exaggerate> Well, you are right, its also a social signal.