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Mismatched socks can signal confidence

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Showing up to a formal event wearing totally inappropriate footwear actually makes people assume you are highly successful. This intentional deviance signals that you are powerful enough to entirely ignore standard dress codes without facing repercussions. So, looking like a total slob in a boardroom is essentially the ultimate power move.

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Mismatched socks can signal confidence
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