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Ties suck. High heels suck. Ironing clothes sucks. Cuff links may not suck, but are at best, pointless. Sucking has never stopped people from wearing things that look good.

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People do not wear ties because they look good. They wear them because of antiquated social convention.

That's part of what it means to look good.

No, it's part of what it means to conform.

Literally the same thing.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to interact with someone who believes that.

You're welcome.

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