"In this world, especially in our so-called Western civilization, more than 90% of people base their decision whether or not to keep you company, entirely or almost entirely on your appearance, mainly your clothes."
Ha, this amuses me, and of course it is entirely correct (bewilderingly so). This "rule" has its benefits of course, as a man dressed entirely in black with long dark hair and a beard is generally left well alone!
And all the more entertaining is the reaction I would suddenly receive if I dressed all in white...