Steht der Untergang des Langbinders bevor?

Carolyn Elefant beschreibt eine Entwicklung, die sicher jenseits des großen Teichs weiter fortgeschritten ist als hierzulande: In contrast to the typewriter or bike courier, which have been edged out of existence by computers and electronic communication, technology isn't directly responsible for the demise of the neck tie, which is attributable to casual Fridays and a general decline in men's dress standards. Still, in my view, it's no coincidence that tie-wearing has declined at the same time that technology has taken off. Significantly, with the Internet, most busine…