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    Business Too Casual

    A spat over clothing could leave a partnership in tatters
    by Gael O'Brien Apr 01, 2014 2 minutes
    Source: Illustration Š Daniel Hertzberg
    Do you have an ethical dilemma? Write to The Ethics Coach at ethics@entrepreneur.com.

    Q: When courting investors for our new company, my business partner insists on wearing jeans with holes to meetings. I believe her unprofessional appearance jeopardizes our credibility, image and prospects. She refuses to listen. Does her right to self-expression justify hurting the business?

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