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April 7, 2013
Attitude Survey
How an individual dresses impacts how he or she is perceived in the eyes of others. Often times, the way an individual appears in public leaves him or her open to becoming labeled either favorably or unfavorably. Members of society will often judge an individual’s appearance therefore denying any opportunity to know the “inner person.” In today’s society, some of the socially acceptable ways to dress seem to include wearing pajamas in public venues, wearing revealing outfits, and wearing pants so low that one’s underwear is clearly visible. The contents of this paper discuss attitudes and whether or not wearing such outfits is acceptable in society, in workplaces, and in schools. …show more content…
This will allow parents to have some privacy and alleviate any anxiety that may be caused by judgment from other parents. The survey will also include an introduction letter informing parents of the purpose of the survey and will include a date in which the survey must be returned. Once surveys are gathered, they will be scored and interpreted by non-biased …show more content…
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Appearance Survey
Please choose the most appropriate number of each statement which corresponds most closely to your desired response.
A rule or law to ban sagging pants is a waste of time and tax payer money. 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Undecided/Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree
People who do not wear their pants above their hips make bad