I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

[Kath80]

Something happened to me at Wednesday that i thought i would never hear.

I was told by my team leader that bouncing breasts are very inappropriate in the workplace.

There had been several complains on me for a long time (she claims).

And that i from now on, always had to use a bra.

Was she right to correct me like that, should i complain on her ?

[epiphany]

It's okay for us to be handling other people's bare body parts all day long, but we need to be strapped, covered and shapeless? Why's that? Just a philosophical question.

[psalm, RN]

It's okay for us to be handling other people's bare body parts all day long, but we need to be strapped, covered and shapeless? Why's that? Just a philosophical question.

Huh? What is wrong with being covered with a layer or two of clothing? Most of us would prefer the protection against "skin-to-skin contact" when handling other people's bare body parts (PPE). And bras usually aid in shaping the female breasts...I'm not talking Madonna cones, though.

Maybe a poll should be taken of professional male athletes if they object to wearing jock straps or cups for protection while "at work" (and at practice).

[morte, LPN, LVN]

The fact that this never crossed your mind, is perhaps another good reason to wear a bra :).

I don't think my manager was wrong to point this out since it had created a few reactions. My first reaction was that she could have told me before. Still it's my responsibility entirely. I thought that giving my shoulders a rest from the bra some times would go unnoticed. It did not, and far from it. BTW "Grateful4Blessings" i work with rehabilitation, so there is no life and death situation, (not that it matters).

My biggest concern now is that i hope i will not be remembered as the braless nurse . I am always using a bra at work now, still i feel some anxiety for jiggling. I am glad that every one has given their honest opinion. Still i am slightly surprised of all the reactions. Are there so few that have never reflected over how not using a bra in the western culture have become so stigmatised ? Is it really just if a woman are wearing a bra because they believe that it is part of the cultural norm and that not wearing a bra would lead to social exclusion ?

i havent read the original post in a while, and yes the concept of HAVING to wear something that doesnt really serve a useful purpose is irksome.....and i have been under the impression that they do nothing to delay sagging, that is a matter of gravity, age, and hormones (pregnancy)......

[twistedpupchaser]

and i have been under the impression that they do nothing to delay sagging, that is a matter of gravity, age, and hormones (pregnancy)......

Lalalala Lalalala I'm not listening!!! (fingers in ears)

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Think all has been said that can be said. To quote a previous post:

Thanks to the advice given by our members confirming: professional setting requires professional appearance, including bra and appropriate underwear.