Wearing shorts in the winter

[tony.c]

Nor do I understand why postal workers have to wear shorts.

They don't have to. But some delivery posties compete to see who in their workplace can wear shorts longest into winter. Also some say it's better to wear shorts when there is snow on the ground as trousers get wet and cold.

 

[MickiQ]

Our postie always seems to wear shorts no matter how cold it gets. The man must be as hard as nails.

 

[The39thStep]

Any excuse really.

Have you seen their Wetherspoons one?

 

[tony.c]

Problem is that it can contribute to arthritis later in life.

 

[Yossarian]

Need banning

They tried that in Shanghai

For a large number of Shanghainese, wearing pajamas outside has become more a way of life than a fashion statement, and to outsiders, the phenomenon is part of the city’s charm. Guo, however, called pajama-wearers “visual pollution” and a public embarrassment to the city. But some residents still argue wearing pajamas is perfectly acceptable. “Pajamas are also a type of clothes,” a retiree surnamed Ge was quoted as saying, adding that they’re “comfortable.”

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[Elpenor]

2/10 of the people in the queue I’m in at a cafe are wearing shorts

No shirts off so far

 

[dessiato]

I'm a bit of a fan of shorts but only for wearing in appropriate places, eg the beach. They're not appropriate for wearing in town.

The most comfortable I ever was, when I lived in Sudan, was wearing a ma'awii I was given by a Somalian friend. I still have it but don't use it. Unfortunately I don't look this good in mine

I'd like a kilt but haven't found one I like that is also affordable.

 

[Elpenor]

A lot of people who are neurodiverse tend to feel temperature differently or tolerate cold temperatures better (not at a health threatening level, but just in relation to what neurotypical people would say was a bit nippy).

I am autistic and I don't seem to feel the cold in some situations as much as other people.

It's actually a fairly well recorded phenomenon amongst autistic people to do with sensory processing - tendency to wear t-shirt and shorts in situations where others are feeling cold.

So next time you see someone wearing shorts in winter, try to be a bit more tolerant instead of suggesting they have lost the plot!

I don’t mind what people wear, it’s interesting - to me anyway - to understand the reasons why, and as I’d seen quite a few I figured there’d be more than one reason

 

[The39thStep]

They tried that in Shanghai

For a large number of Shanghainese, wearing pajamas outside has become more a way of life than a fashion statement, and to outsiders, the phenomenon is part of the city’s charm. Guo, however, called pajama-wearers “visual pollution” and a public embarrassment to the city. But some residents still argue wearing pajamas is perfectly acceptable. “Pajamas are also a type of clothes,” a retiree surnamed Ge was quoted as saying, adding that they’re “comfortable.”

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www.taipeitimes.com

Worked at Asda's in Wythenshawe

 

[tommers]

2/10 of the people in the queue I’m in at a cafe are wearing shorts

No shirts off so far

We're about to go for a walk to the sea, ill keep an eye out.

Ive got uniqlo cargo pants on, for the record.

 

[felixthecat]

Just been up to see the son - working in the yard feeding horses in shorts and crocs

ETA just changed into wellies but the shorts are staying, bless him

 

[krtek a houby]

Just been up to see the son - working in the yard feeding horses in shorts and crocs

Fashionable horses!

 

[felixthecat]

The horse don't have ANY shoes on at all, let alone crocs

 

[hash tag]

I have been to the gym maybe 3 times in the last week, and went in shorts n tee.
Still wearing shorts because I find the more comfortable than trousers.

 

[krtek a houby]

The horse don't have ANY shoes on at all, let alone crocs

Very shod

 

[cupid_stunt]

would consider a complaint to the GPO if they wore trousers .

What's 'the GPO', grandad?

 

[Johnny Vodka]

Have you seen their Wetherspoons one?

Yeah, just this morning actually.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I run in shorts year round, even in the snow. Ended up thigh deep in a freezing bog yesterday. Was very glad I wasn't wearing leggings after that.

 

[WouldBe]

for some people I'm sure there's probably at least an element of showing off how cold-resistant they are.

Not sure that works when they're also wearing at least one hoodie, puffer jacket, hat, scarf and gloves.

 

[Elpenor]

What's 'the GPO', grandad?

Is it not the Garments of Postworkers Oppressor?

 

[Elpenor]

I run in shorts year round, even in the snow. Ended up thigh deep in a freezing bog yesterday. Was very glad I wasn't wearing leggings after that.

Yeah shorts for running I agree with, skin dries quicker than material

 

[souljacker]

I'm wearing shorts today. Doing jobs round the house so it seemed to make sense. I've got all the windows open to get a bit of air in the house too. It's cold but I can handle it.

 

[newme]

Not sure that works when they're also wearing at least one hoodie, puffer jacket, hat, scarf and gloves.

I'm in shorts most of the year as I heat up quickly doing any type of movement. Hoody might be for the first 10-15mins then can come off easily. It's more difficult to change from jeans to shorts while out and about.

 

[AnnaKarpik]

Not so long ago I was walking on a beach nearby. A gale was blowing in straight from Siberia and I was shivering in thermals, t shirt, fleece, jeans and Korean war era parka. Bloke walked past in shorts. He had lovely tats on his legs and I expect that they kept him warm.

 

[Epona]

Just been up to see the son - working in the yard feeding horses in shorts and crocs

ETA just changed into wellies but the shorts are staying, bless him

I wouldn't wear crocs around horses, had my foot stood on too many times (also have dinged a fork off my thankfully booted foot a few times when mucking out), I don't think crocs would provide enough protection!

 

[High Voltage]

I'm wearing jeans today for only the second time this year

Always wear shorts

The last time I wore long trousers was to a funeral

This time, we're meeting up with mates and the venue sounds like shorts might be a problem

And the next time will be Mrs Voltz's birthday meal

And that'll most likely be the only times I'll not wear shorts this year

 

[cupid_stunt]

Is it not the Garments of Postworkers Oppressor?

Clever, nice save.

 

[StoneRoad]

In the past decade or so, I've changed from being pretty cold tolerant [for a southern jessie in Northumberland !] to being very sensitive to the cold. Now, I'm very cold adverse, especially on "admin days" when I have to sit around attached to the internet.
Part of that seems to be general aging but a lot is the Trigeminal Neuralgia.
It's easier to wrap head & face up well for the latter reason ...

 

[Elpenor]

Ironically I wore jeans for my shopping trip earlier and I think I would have rather have worn shorts

 

[tommers]

I saw lots of people in shorts on our walk but they were mostly joggers or rowers, so unsuitable for your purposes.

There were three (all old) men in shorts,one looked like a rambler, one might have just finished rowing.

Women joggers almost all had leggings on, saw one in shorts. Whereas men were all in shorts.

Saw two people in swimming costumes, going for a quick dip in the channel.

Don't know if any of that is helpful?