Do not believe the Scotiabank Nice lie! I once used Arial font in a presentation and my MD said I might be better suited to Scrotumbank not Scotiabank. The whole pit laughed but to me it was hurtful.
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It seems like you've had a rough experience with that comment, and while it might have been intended as humor, it clearly crossed a line for you. Based on the most helpful WSO content, font choice can indeed be a surprisingly sensitive topic in finance. Arial, while functional, is often seen as too basic or uninspired for certain professional settings, especially in presentations or pitch decks. Fonts like Garamond, Georgia, or even Helvetica are often preferred for their sophistication and readability.
That said, the reaction you received was unprofessional. Constructive feedback should focus on improvement, not mockery. If you're ever in a similar situation, remember that the quality of your work matters far more than a font choice. And hey, maybe next time, throw in a subtle Garamond or Calibri to keep the critics at bay!
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I once forgot to bold the sponsor’s name in a deck and my MD said, “That’s the kind of oversight that lands you at RBC, not a real bank.” Everyone laughed. I laughed too.
Yeah no shit. It’s fking scotia
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