I used to work at Macy's Men's department for 3 years, which is where I learned how to tie ties for work dress-code and to teach customers. I have needed to wear a tie everyday for work for at least the past 5+ years.

My father did not know how to tie ties so I know how it feels not to be taught how to do a task that most men should know. I knew that he did not need it often because he owns a business where he doesn't need to, and he is, in fact, a brilliant businessman. But I never understood why he didn't make it a point to know how to. I'm sure he made some effort to learn, but probably didn't grasp it fully and didn't have enough practice. That is why I made it a point to learn in my lifetime so that I can teach him and my future kids how to, and so I never have to face the same embarrasement. Now I'm happy to teach others as well.

Rupesh Patel

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