Fitting in

At a friend's church another friend of mine commented that the way I dressed fit his sterotype of peopole who do not typically go to church. I was incidentally wearing a red sleeveless blouse and a full black skirt with black heels. Now considering that I saw other ladies dressed in similar fashion and I have worn the same outfit to my own church, I know this opinion is irrelevant :-p . It got me thinking however about the appropriate garments that should be worn on a first visit if one wants to fit in with the rest of the congregation.

Standard outfit for guys is a suit in sober colour with long sleeve shirt. Ladies, modest outfit with sleeves with minimum jewellery /makeup and avoid flambouyant colours /hairstyles.

For those who might be under more discerning eyes take note of the folllowing:

• A Bible is a definite MUST. Further the type and condition of the Bible are key indicators to your spiritual life. Examples, King James is standard Conservative, try to have some relevant passages highlighted. A Student Bible is good too, shows that you try to apply Biblical wisdom to daily life, or even better a red letter Bible to show you have a bit of money too and invest it in the right things. Make sure the Bible has that broken in look, but still presentable. Can't have anyone thinking that you've been using it to support that right back leg of the coffee table.
• Bring paper money for the collection and don't make change from the collection plate.
• When the praise and worship starts (or any section of singing actually) raise your hand and close your eyes then sway to the music. If you're really trying to create the impression that you and the big guy are good friends then don't sway, and say the words instead of singing.

There are other things that can be done but for a first visit this is pretty good. Now go out and fit in :D