High heels at work 'necessary,' says Japan labor minister

[yortsed snacilbuper]

Last edited Thu Jun 6, 2019, 12:35 PM - Edit history (2)

A Japanese government minister has sparked controversy by saying that it is "socially accepted" that women be forced to wear high heels in the workplace.


This photo taken on April 7, 2016 shows the Japan High Heel Association managing director "Madame" Yumiko giving a lesson on high heels in Tokyo

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/high-heels-at-work-necessary-says-japan-labor-minister/ar-AACtld5?ocid=spartanntp

[TexasBushwhacker]

1. Then men should wear them too n/t

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Blast from the past: Why did men stop wearing high heels?

Why did men stop wearing high heels ?

[NightWatcher]

3. Same man probably ties a strip of fabric restrictively right around his neck every day.

Suits, ties, high heels, and other uncomfortable work clothes are insane and counterproductive.

When I rule the planet, everyone will appreciate their issued cargo shorts (or pant, depending on climate), flip flops, and tees.

[ChubbyStar]

5. I am signing up!

Comfortable clothes = comfortable mind.

[MicaelS]

7. I do NOT want to see / smell everyone's...

Bare-assed ugly, stinky feet. Unless pedicares are part of the act.

[NightWatcher]

8. Then go downstairs, past HR to the mani-pedi-massage office and be sure to use your daily voucher

Y'all are going to love Planet Chill after I get hold of it.

[MicaelS]

12. Awesome. n/t

[LanternWaste]

13. Kinda like you're doing to avoid the colorful ties and shiny shoes so anathema to you?

"Then go downstairs, past HR to the..."
Kinda like you're doing to avoid the colorful ties and shiny shoes and other clothing so anathema to you?

Ya'll gonna love Planet Reality when it's time to wake up.

[trev]

10. I agree with your sentiment

but I would no more wear the attire you suggest than the ones you are against.

Jeans and T-shirts work just fine.

[Javaman]

4. okay, then, after you SIR.

moron.

[TheBlackAdder]

6. Stop this quick: Women wear heels so they are taller than the men.

[lark]

9. What a total ass.

So glad I didn't live in Japan when I was working! I did love heels when I was young, but my bad back got worse and by the time I was 50 I couldn't wear anything over 1-1/2". So for 17 years I wore flats or short heels/platforms to work and would have been in huge trouble if I had to wear 3" heels - would have had to quit. I managed 3 departments and we had a "professional" dress code so it would not be acceptable for me to wear any type of sports shoe. I wonder if they make accommodations for women with feet or back problems who can't wear high heels?

[trev]

11. At one company where I used to work

the offices were being recabled for a new LAN. The floors were made up of removeable panels--much like a drop ceiling. One of the women tripped and hurt herself when she fell into an open space in the floor. The company refused to honor her medical bills because they blamed her accident on the fact she was wearing heels.

If I had been her, I would've started coming to work barefoot.

[Crunchy Frog]

14. If that's how he feels, then he can wear them himself.