That's exactly what he's saying so that he and his group will receive the appropriate service level based on their attire. Apparently we don't frequent the "higher end" foodservice establishments as we are always well received wearing shorts, sandals, no collar shirt, and for me very likely unshaven. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />