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When you write email or text messages, no one cares what you’re wearing when you write it. But when you have a video meeting, everyone appreciates it when you dress for the occasion.

In business, your boss may dictate what people need to wear in meetings. That may be business casual, or it may be a suit-and-tie if you’re meeting with a hot lead that you’re trying to convert into a customer.

“But,” you say, “I can wear a nice shirt or a suit and tie on top and my shorts or sweatpants underneath — and shoes are optional. Right?”

Consider what people in your meeting will think if you have to get up to go to the bathroom or get something to drink and you forget to turn off your camera, so they see your teddy bear jammies. Or suppose that your child is wearing something on top and absolutely nothing on the bottom because it’s just too hot where you are?

Care to wager some quatloos about how long it’ll be before you get yelled at? (You can also wager New Republic credits if you prefer Star Wars over Star Trek.)

So, wear a full outfit. That means real pants and real shoes. You’ll not only avoid embarrassment — you’ll feel more engaged and, dare we say, almost like you’re there in person.