<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2> I think alot of the dress for tuning is common sense.I usually know in
<BR>advance what kind of situations I will be in and I dress accordingly.For the
<BR>most part my job takes me in to nice homes (400,000.00 or more)and I am
<BR>working on top end pianosllike Stienways Bostons and Kawais.I usually wear
<BR>dress slacks and a nice shirt and tie.The suit jacket is saved for special
<BR>occaisions,or if I am meeting an important client about purchaseing a new
<BR>piano.We are proffessionals and we should dress accordingly.I actually have
<BR>made some exceptions to my dress code.If I am on an all day action regulation
<BR>and I am familiar with the customer I will usuually dress comfortably
<BR>casual.I have an S+S tee shirt I where when I have a weekend concert tuning
<BR>for a rock and roll show or jazz event.I do that for recognition before I get
<BR>my backstage pass and also to fit in with the soundmen and stage and lighting
<BR>techs.I used to feel kind of square hanging around in a shirt and tie.I see
<BR>alot of the same techs around town and it doesn't hurt to have a good
<BR>relationship with sound techs.If they don't like you they can make your
<BR>tuning time hell.("Testing 1,2,3").
<BR> Robin
<BR>Olson RPT Wash.DC</FONT></HTML>