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Neil Grainger

  • Posts: 1273
Shorts or No Shorts
« on: July 03, 2006, 07:00:30 am »
Hi All

As we are going into a heath wave at the moment, I would like views on wearing shorts whilst cleaning. Not football shorts but very smart Chino shorts.

Just unsure but its damn hot.

Cheers

Neil

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PaulKing

  • Posts: 1626
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2006, 07:53:20 am »
had the same thought,holding off for now as think it does'nt look professional, expecially if you have milk bottle white legs and then shoes and socks!
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www.revitaclean.com  established 1968 in Newcastle Upon Tyne

PaulKing

  • Posts: 1626
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2006, 07:54:41 am »
just though my new van got air conditioning great for a blast of chilly air between jobs, and that keeping me sane in this hot weather,  if anyone is getting a new van seriously have a look at it as a option.
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tomh

  • Posts: 141
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2006, 08:00:17 am »
without doubt it's got to be short's ! i am off to do 1st paying job now & would think people would expect short's & t-shirt for any trade, in this weather !
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Buster Ingram

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2006, 08:12:37 am »
Same here lads I'm in short now till end Sept!
One look at my legs and they pay to get rid of me ;D
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Ken Wainwright

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2006, 08:38:35 am »
Tailored style shorts everytime.  But on arrival, I apologise for the informal dress to lighten the situation.

A problem though, can be footwear.  When wearing trousers, I arrive in slip-on shoes and change at the door into my deck-shoes for indoor use.  With shorts, I now wear trainers with velcro straps so it's quick and easy to change.  For you "young 'uns" the wearing of trainers without tied laces (just tucked in) still appears to be an acceptable style.  H&S could be a grey area though.

Safe and happy cleaning :)
Ken
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Nick Johnston

  • Posts: 60
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2006, 09:02:51 am »
I absolutely agree with Ken. You can look just as smart in shorts as you can in longs. Wear tailored shorts and shirt with your logo and appropriate footwear.

Like Ken and many others, I also use separate footwear for indoor and outdoor use - can be a pain when you forget something and have to go outside to your van, but customers love the professionalism and care.

I only have one problem with shorts - wearing knee protectors with Velcro straps causes havoc with the hairs on my legs!

Nick
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terrymaloy

  • Posts: 229
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2006, 10:17:42 am »
Quote from: PaulKing on July 03, 2006, 07:54:41 am
just though my new van got air conditioning great for a blast of chilly air between jobs, and that keeping me sane in this hot weather,  if anyone is getting a new van seriously have a look at it as a option.
Paul, How much is the AIR CON extra for your van ?
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PaulKing

  • Posts: 1626
Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2006, 05:10:25 pm »
list was £600extra but haggle amazing the results

Was lovely today 28c outside 15c inside...... bbrrrr chilly, plus side is ice lolllied don't melt to fast either.
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Matt Lindus

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #9 on: July 03, 2006, 08:39:28 pm »
The compresor needs massive amounts of power to squeeze all that liquid to gas. You might be cold but your engine sure wont be! poor thing. 
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HQCS (John Kastrian)

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #10 on: July 03, 2006, 11:41:21 pm »
Definitely shorts,be honest most custys wouldn't bat an eyelid if you turned up wearing just a tie and nowt else :)
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Len Gribble

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2006, 03:04:14 am »
Nick

Become a cyclist! Tour de France is on! Word of advice don’t shave and then jump into the bath. ;D

Len
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The Great One

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2006, 10:45:49 am »
Hi

Yep shorts!

Had my scary hairys out for weeks!

Don't show 'em too often, makes the Sparrows jealous!

Guys it is just too hot to wear trousers and you can still look professional.

Regards

Martin 8)
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Liahona

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2006, 08:46:26 pm »
Not sure what the fuss is all about. I wear shorts all year round and although just my opinion, the

customer doesnt care what you have on, to an obvious degree. Best, Dave.
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bennymon

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2006, 10:50:34 pm »
shorts but smart with logo [ all year round ]
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Phil Marlor

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Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2006, 11:24:13 pm »

What,  shorts in January when its about -8. ???
Are you mad, because your customers will think you are!

Phil
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Fintan_Coll

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2006, 11:41:14 pm »
No shorts, they are not professional looking and we should be portraying a good image at all times. What would you think yourself if say your solicitor or the vicar went around in shorts.
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Liahona

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2006, 12:01:34 am »
If they were going to clean my carpets I wouldnt think any more or less of them for having shorts on.

Best, Dave.
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Derek

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2006, 06:05:42 am »
My thoughts echo those of Fintan
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angela carlton

Re: Shorts or No Shorts
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2006, 08:03:35 am »
Her'es a thought

In the likes of Greece and Spain sales reps and local trades people generally, do not turn up in shorts!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm just back from Spain and, really, 38 - 30 degrees is a long way short of the temperatures around the MED'

You probably look a sight............cover up.

angie
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