02-15-2016, 12:21 AM
john-o wrote:
I just really wish you could understand why I'm uncomfortable with the insinuation that I'm being disrespectful if I don't wear a dark suit to a funeral.
It's an indication of respect to show up.
It's a symbol of respect to wear clothing that is appropriate to the occasion.
I know a guy who thinks "formal" means wearing his "good" black sneakers. He doesn't get invited to family-events very often.