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Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Viral: Youngster wearing shorts denied entry inside passport office; X post sparks debate on dress codes
In what might have been an uneventful visit to a passport office, a young man's casual attire sparked an unexpectedly fiery debate — one that has now garnered over 184k views on X. Spilling into social media, the issue has ignited broader discussions about dress codes, respect, and generational values. It all started when a youngster visited the office wearing shorts and slippers and was denied entry by a security guard. The incident came to light when Vineeth K, a consultant and founder of the startup Deals Dhamaka, shared a detailed account of what he witnessed while waiting for his turn at the office on X, formerly known as Twitter. When confronted, the young man didn't take the refusal quietly. He pushed back, asking, 'We go to our corporate offices this way. Why don't you allow this in a government office?' As the situation gained attention from bystanders, the young man's father stepped in. Estimated to be in his 60s, he entered the building and appealed directly to the passport officer, explaining that they had travelled a long distance for the appointment. After a brief discussion, the officer allowed the youth entry as a one-time exception. The story could have ended there, but the security guard wasn't done. He turned to Vineeth, who had witnessed the ordeal up till now, saying, 'Some people don't give value to our work and our offices. Who comes to office in nightwear? There are women, elders inside — what if they feel uncomfortable? The entire generation is getting spoilt and their parents don't say a word.' Vineeth's post ended with a question to his followers: Was the guard overstepping, or was he upholding a standard that deserves respect? The responses were mixed. Some argued that rigid dress codes in government offices are outdated and classist, disproportionately affecting those who may not adhere to traditional or formal styles. 'My thoughts are that Indian admin seems to be run by a bunch of old, grumpy, boomers and we have the world's youngest population currently. Not a good sign,' an X user opined. Another argued, 'What's so offensive about shorts? We used to have the entire indian police force wearing shorts until '70s.' Another social media user pointed out the need to dress comfortably given the rising mercury: 'In the Indian summer, it is best to let the dress code be a bit loose. We're not Norway with a pleasant 15 degree Summer.' Others couldn't help but find humour in the situation, as an X user joked, 'I agree he should have gone in a sherwani.' However, another section of commenters sided with the security guard, viewing the youngster's outfit as disrespectful and symptomatic of a declining regard for public institutions — due in part to the prevalence of startup culture as well as relaxed corporate atmospheres. 'These IT guys have ruined the society,' a user summed up the sentiment. Another elaborated, 'It's a govt office. That should be enough to suggest what not to wear. It's not a Gen Z corporate office where people come in sleeveless, shorts, bralettes. Everything need not be written in black and white. It's just decorum attached to a place.' Some went as far as labelling it 'lack of civic sense'. 'Didn't it used to be that there are only two times when short pants are acceptable - on a school boy and for sports. This fellow wants to be respected, he should wear long pants,' a social media user opined, as another commented, 'This idiot won't walk into the American Embassy in shorts for a US Visa. Dress appropriately.' Another shared his own experience of early morning school drops for his child, writing, 'I go to drop my kid to school. We don't even enter the school. Just at the outer gate. But they don't allow us to come in shorts. That's early morning and one is usually in nightwear. Highly inconvenient to change. But everyone does that.' One user also expressed his frustration at the general disregard of norms by youngsters in our society: 'I see a lot of people defending the guy in shorts. I used to wonder why we are so bad at following traffic rules on the roads. Now I know why, we don't want follow rules, we don't want to respect others. I see a different woke culture movement happening.' One thing is certain: the way you dress may be the key to a door opening — or remaining closed. What's your take on this debate?
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Passport Office Security Guard Denies Entry To Man Wearing Shorts, Sparks Debate
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A young man was denied entry to an Indian passport office due to attire. He was wearing shorts and slippers, which the guard deemed inappropriate. The young man questioned the dress code, citing casual office wear norms. A startup founder has ignited a heated discussion on social media after sharing that a young man was recently denied entry at a passport office in India because of his attire. Taking to X, Vineeth K, the founder of Deals Dhamaka, shared that he was waiting for his turn outside the passport office when a security guard barred the young man from entering the building because of his choice of clothes. The youngster was wearing shorts and slippers, Mr Vineeth revealed. When the guard told the man that shorts were not allowed inside, the youngster questioned the logic of the rule, saying, "we go to out corporate offices this way. Why don't you allow to a govt office." After a 2-minute discussion, the young man's father went inside and requested the passport officer for a one-time exception, claiming they had travelled a long distance to reach the passport office. The young man was allowed to enter the office. The security guard, on the other hand, entered into a discussion with the startup founder. "The security person told to me - 'some people dont give value to our work & our offices. Who comes to office in night wear ? There are women, elders inside - what if they feel uncomfortable ? Entire generation is getting spoilt & their parents dont say a word'" the guard complained to Mr Vineeth. Today's incident - A perspective A young adult came to passport office in his shorts today (I was waiting outside for my turn) Security told, shorts are not allowed - this is passport office He said, we go to out corporate offices this way. Why don't you allow to a govt… — Vineeth K (@DealsDhamaka) April 29, 2025 Concluding his post, the startup founder asked his followers for their opinion. While some people disagreed with the guard, others felt that the young man should have followed the rules. "It is their office not ours. End of the day we are customers who are paying a fee and getting their services! If they want a certain dress code for the visitors, they should mention it on their page!" wrote one user. "if that guy is going to RegistrationOffice/ Muncipal Office to meet Comissioner for an important issue on his property will he wear such dress," questioned another. "They should mention the rules for passport office. Also for offices of Indian origin/govt offices formal wear is expected. Not everything has to be mentioned in black and white," said a third user. "What's so offensive about shorts ? We used to have the entire Indian police force wearing shorts until the 70s," one person pointed out. "If there is an explicit rule about dress code to passport office then he should be denied. Else he didn't break any rules and he should be allowed in whatever attire he wishes," said another.
