Wall Street Tie

I was visiting New York for a series of meetings with Deutsche Bank. The meetings took place in the Deutsche Bank offices on Wall Street. I took the subway to the Chambers Street exit and decided (with some trepidation) to walk the last few blocks to Wall Street.

“I wonder if I’ll have to step over any bodies,” I thought.

“That’s a great tie.” I heard a voice to my left.

“Really?” I replied both flabbergasted and succinctly. I was speaking to a ABC news reporter.

“I like the colors.”

“Purple, Red, Yellow, Pink, Green…” I thought.

“It’s not traditional and it’s certainly not boring,” Joe Torres, Eyewitness News Anchor Reporter observed.

“If you really like it..”

“I do..”

“… and you’re not just joking with me, would you be willing to write a note to my wife?”

“Here’s my card. Have her drop me an eMail.”

The following eMail has arrived in Nazy’s mailbox:


Dear Mrs. Martin,

It appears there’s a hint of suspicion in your husband’s “news reporter liked my tie” story. Well, I’m here to corroborate his claims. I noticed his tie. I liked his tie. And I told him so. If there was a wager between you and Mr. Martin, regretfully, you’ll have to pay up. Did it go well with the rest of his outfit…ah…sure. It was a bit bold for Wall Street standards, but who looks at business executives for fashion cues? Navy suit, white shirt, red tie…how ordinary.

Now, in the realm of full disclosure, you should know this: I’m no style guru. In fact, like you, my wife chooses my workday outfit. The first step in overcoming a problem is admitting you have one. In the world of the fashion challenged, Dan and I are in the same boat.

Sincerely,

Joe Torres

Ah ha!