6 Free Financial Modeling Lessons...and More.

Enter your e-mail below to get our new Free Modeling Tutorials ($200+ Value).

< previous | next >

Wearing Signet rings as Intern!
 

N96k2q2NVy's picture
 
Points)
 on 1/10/13 at 5:28pm

Hi,

can I wear my signet rings for my Internship at an BB (Europe).

I have been wearing for more then 10 years and it reminds me of my family, our values etc.

But I wanted to know if wearing a signet rings woud sent the wrong signals (and what they are)?

Thanks

MFFL's picture

If its important to you then

ER
 
Points)
 on 1/10/13 at 5:31pm

If its important to you then wear it - don't compromise just because you think other people may misinterpret it

"Well that's even more than less than unhelpful." - Jack Sparrow

kyleyboy's picture

It's definitely acceptable.

HF
 
Points)
 on 1/10/13 at 6:02pm

It's definitely acceptable. Especially in Europe

I help people with the tough situation of not knowing how to respond to emails.

dave1983's picture

I'd really like to know what

(Chimp, 14
 
Points)
 on 1/10/13 at 7:55pm

I'd really like to know what a high school senior knows about these things.

Signet rings are not worn in Europe. They're generally an American thing and Europeans think they're more of a douchey American thing that Americans use to make themselves seem aristocratic, like putting III or IV at the end of one's name or inserting their middle initial in their name.

Obviously in Europe where people actually are titled etc then these rings are not worn. However, if you want to wear it, wear it. Won't make a difference at all. Nobody will care.

In reply to dave1983
kyleyboy's picture

dave1983: I'd really like to

HF
 
Points)
 on 1/10/13 at 8:52pm
dave1983:

I'd really like to know what a high school senior knows about these things.

Signet rings are not worn in Europe. They're generally an American thing and Europeans think they're more of a douchey American thing that Americans use to make themselves seem aristocratic, like putting III or IV at the end of one's name or inserting their middle initial in their name.

Obviously in Europe where people actually are titled etc then these rings are not worn. However, if you want to wear it, wear it. Won't make a difference at all. Nobody will care.

I don't think age matters at all in this situation pal, I've been to Europe many times, all of my cousins are european. And I also know that most people aren't complete cunts about what other people have on their fingers. Especially in Europe where people often wear very different clothing and style types. A lot of the things that europeans wear is considered pretty gay in America but we just understand, they're europeans and they dress differently. It works the same way there . They can always recognize an American. We do things that probably seem really douchey and ridiculous and very rude. It's an easy answer that doesn't really require much thought. Don't give me that bullshit please

I help people with the tough situation of not knowing how to respond to emails.

In reply to dave1983
N96k2q2NVy's picture

dave1983: I'd really like to

 
Points)
 on 1/11/13 at 12:27am
dave1983:

I'd really like to know what a high school senior knows about these things.

Signet rings are not worn in Europe. They're generally an American thing and Europeans think they're more of a douchey American thing that Americans use to make themselves seem aristocratic, like putting III or IV at the end of one's name or inserting their middle initial in their name.

Obviously in Europe where people actually are titled etc then these rings are not worn. However, if you want to wear it, wear it. Won't make a difference at all. Nobody will care.

I must disagree.

Actually, quite a few people in Europe do wear them.

gammaovertheta's picture

If you were in America and

ST
 
Points)
 on 1/11/13 at 1:09am

If you were in America and you were at all close with the other summer analysts, they would bust your balls about it. Most of the full-time employees would think it's weird but only a few would bring it up. (But wouldn't be rude.)

No idea about Europe. Based on the fact that I've seen European men get away with eyebrow piercings and wearing Burberry scarves (in itself pretty gay in the US) as ascots, I think you'd have to wear assless chaps to raise eyebrows over there.

N96k2q2NVy's picture

wow thanks for the guy who

 
Points)
 on 1/11/13 at 10:33am

wow thanks for the guy who trough monkey shit on me ... really dont know why???? Its a legitimate question and has not been ask before!

In reply to dave1983
Hietski's picture

.

 
Points)
 on 1/11/13 at 12:40pm

.

In reply to dave1983
Hietski's picture

dave1983: I'd really like to

 
Points)
 on 1/11/13 at 12:41pm
dave1983:

I'd really like to know what a high school senior knows about these things.

Signet rings are not worn in Europe. They're generally an American thing and Europeans think they're more of a douchey American thing that Americans use to make themselves seem aristocratic, like putting III or IV at the end of one's name or inserting their middle initial in their name.

Obviously in Europe where people actually are titled etc then these rings are not worn. However, if you want to wear it, wear it. Won't make a difference at all. Nobody will care.

This is retarded. I live in Europe, and know loads of people with signet rings. Also, they're definitely more of a British upper class thing than American..

Beny23's picture

It totally depends on the

IB
(King Kong, 1,226
 
Points)
 on 1/12/13 at 6:56pm

It totally depends on the country in Europe you will be working in. Some countries might treat it as an American thing but in others it's really popular to wear signet ring. I would not compromise. If you like to war it, just do it and don't look at the fashion trends.

6 Free Financial Modeling Lessons...Straight to Your Inbox.

Confirm your name and e-mail below to get our best tips

Monkey Stats
Account information
We respect your Name and E-mail privacy. By joining you accept our terms of service.