TEXT C Americans are proud of
their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than
a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a
five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of
most people they look more professional than civilian clothes. People have
become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform.
The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than
one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is
increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a
barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of
uniform Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save
on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible. They are
often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.
Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and
the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.
Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is
generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look
alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at
least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems.
Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the
cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also ex- pensive to maintain,
requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible
with many types of civilian clothes. The best title for this passage would be ______.
A．Uniforms and Society B．The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C．Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D．Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms