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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/xaliwill on 2025-07-02 01:27:12+00:00.

I (18F) work part-time at a frozen yogurt shop. We don’t have strict dress code - just “look neat”, so I usually wear jeans and a simple tee. It’s clean, comfy, and I’m in my feet all day.

One shift, my manager pulled me aside and said, “Next time, try to look more professional. You’re representing the brand”. I asked what she meant. She just vaguely said, “Something more formal.”

Cool.

Next shift, I showed up in a black pencil skirt, white blouse, blazer, and flats - full office mode. Hair slicked back, makeup done, even wore perfume. Everyone thought I was going to a job interview.

I scooped yogurt like that for 6 hours straight.

At the end of my shift, the same manager said, “Okay, that was a bit much…” I smiled and said, “You asked for more professional.”

She never mentioned my outfits again.