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I think you can nearly lose your job in management if your tie doesn't fit your suit.
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The speaker exaggerates to suggest that management can place extreme importance on appearance and dress. A tie that does not match a suit is presented as a possible career-threatening mistake, making the standard seem overly strict. The quote therefore points to how formal presentation may be judged as part of professional acceptability.
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