Tomas was asked to speak to his local Rotary Club. From what he could learn about the club, the membership was made up of professionals who attended on their lunch hour between other business appointments. When Tomas went to speak, he wore his favorite sweater and some jeans. What advice does your book offer when deciding if this was appropriate?
A) Always dress as formally as possible.
B) Never dress more formally than the audience is dressed.
C) Your dress should conform to the audience's expectations for the occasion.
D) Wear what you are most comfortable wearing.

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The best choice is C, since it suggests that one should dress to meet the expectations of the audience and the occasion. In this case, since the Rotary Club members were professionals, it would be appropriate to dress in business attire. A is too rigid and formal, B is too casual, and D is not necessarily appropriate in a professional setting.

Tomas Was Asked to Speak to His Local Rotary Club