> I did a test a number of years ago.  I had grown my hear very long and
> dressed very casual.  One weekend I got a haircut and bought some
> conservative clothing.  Monday I arrived at work with a tie and a
> conservative haircut.  I was actually treated differently.  People treated
> me with more respect.  Interesting hu?  I had another programmer tell me
he
> had had the same experience several years prior.

who ever said i had long hair? short hair and i wear slacks to work. unlike
hans, i don't look anything like zz top. <-- yes hans, that statement is
just my being a smart ass. ;-)