Last month, UBS issued a 44-page set of style commandments for its client-facing employees that included wearing flesh-colored undergarments (never anything red or otherwise flashy), not eating garlic (or anything else that might cause breath issues), how to tie a tie, how to apply make-up, what kind of cologne and perfume to use, a strong opinion against facial hair and one in favor of watches (which demonstrate “trustworthiness and a serious concern for punctuality”).

We printed said rules here. Apparently the bank, preferring not to have the curtain pulled back on how its employees look and smell so damn good, was a bit embarrassed for people to see how much of a hand management has in dressing its staff and slapping odorous food out of its mouths.  According to a spokeswoman, UBS will be scaling back the list “a more modest booklet that will concentrate on how to impress customers with a polished presence and sense of Swiss precision,” after “reviewing what is important to us.” [AP]

Comments (26)

  1. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    UBS sucks

  2. Posted by Guestosaurus | January 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    new employee guidelines: just try not look like a total idiot and wash your hands after JO&C

  3. Posted by tits | January 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    You are doing god’s work.

  4. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    so I’m still good?

    -gm ipo guy who smells great

  5. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    If all that’s making the news is their Dress Code, UBS is doing OK.

  6. Posted by Berkenfeld | January 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    They are still mum about proper repositories for diamonds being smuggled on behalf of their PWM clients.

  7. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Why does everyone think they suck?

  8. Posted by PasteSpecialFormats | January 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Sir, you are doing the gods’ work.

    -Pranav

  9. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Does going commando count as wearing flesh-colored undergarments?

  10. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    It’s a myth, dreamed up by some crafty UBS-er looking to get his salad tossed without buying shiny things for his side piece.

  11. Posted by Guest | January 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    It’s a myth, dreamed up by some crafty UBS-er looking to get his salad tossed without buying shiny things for his side piece.

  12. Posted by Reallynow | January 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Mr. Pranav,

    Invoking the god in above trailing chat perhaps in appropriate till directed by ethics group.

    King regards,

    Pradheep

  13. Posted by Reallynow | January 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Mr. Pranav,

    Invoking the god in above trailing chat perhaps in appropriate till directed by ethics group.

    King regards,

    Pradheep

  14. Posted by GGGuest | January 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Obviously you’re not a golfer.

  15. Posted by Curious | January 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    How about vajazzling?

  16. Posted by Banker_Chick | January 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Can I keep garlic on my underpants?

  17. Posted by Nassim Taleb | January 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    The UBS dress code appears to be extreme relative to its industry peers.
    http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9HOJ_HRlZvsErv7Din7TVXoidHQvANKe0DrV7GjIQQ64hK5AJ

  18. Posted by PatBateman | January 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I’ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

  19. Posted by PatBateman | January 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I’ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

  20. Posted by guessst | January 18, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Come on, man. Not on the rug.

  21. Posted by CurrencyTrader | January 18, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hey man, thanks for copy and pasting American Psycho quotes – not sure what I’d do without you.

  22. Posted by CurrencyTrader | January 18, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hey man, thanks for copy and pasting American Psycho quotes – not sure what I’d do without you.

  23. Posted by PatBateman | January 18, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Get a god-damn job Al.

  24. Posted by Guest | January 19, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    cliched, shitty AP quotes > your comments.

  25. Posted by Anon | January 19, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    co-signed

  26. Posted by Reallyasking | January 19, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    when will he give the fuck up?

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