How do Ibankers typically walk during a recession

I will be doing my 2009 SA stint...I am just curious, what's the typical investment banker posture? Should I do the John Wayne's walk with my back straight and my chin up? I understand unequivocally that we are in for a recession...so should I walk with my shoulders slightly down but still have that hungry/can-do stare?

Thanks for your input.

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HOLY CRAP! STOP LONDON! In every post, you have to remind everyone that you will be an SA at a BB this summer. And stop asking retarded questions (even if they are jokes because nobody finds your humor even remotely appealing)!

 
MillhouseHOLY CRAP! STOP LONDON! In every post, you have to remind everyone that you will be an SA at a BB this summer. And stop asking retarded questions (even if they are jokes because nobody finds your humor even remotely appealing)!

I agree. You're not that special. All you have is an SA stint. Get over yourself. Your last name isn't Paulson.

 

Are you serious? This has already been beaten to death with the toothpaste topic - this is just too much. You continue to confirm how much of a tool you are.

That being said, drexel has a point. It was actually very nice of him to give individual-specific advice - not everyone should follow it, but you certainly should.

 

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