| This is a true story that I witnessed when I was | | | | to receive the visitor was stunned. The school |
| growing up as a young man. A visiting dignitary | | | | band that was present to sing their welcome |
| rushed out of his car to a waiting throng of | | | | songs for the big man and the villagers were |
| people that included a welcoming party at the | | | | equally surprised and, they too noticed the good |
| head of the group. His eyes were fixed as they | | | | and attractive look of the man. |
| were on a man who was smartly dressed and he | | | | The well dressed man stole the show for the day. |
| seized the man's hands and shook them thinking | | | | Being smart not only sent a strong message |
| he was greeting the head of the group. The man | | | | through out the community for the need to wear |
| was not, however, a member of the welcoming | | | | smart, good looking and trendy clothes. The man, |
| party. | | | | however, became an instant village celebrity and |
| Out of curiosity, this man happened to be | | | | became the talk of the town because of his |
| standing close to the podium. What was the | | | | smart and fashionable clothes he wore that day. |
| difference? His smart clothes and the visiting | | | | As a young man I was challenged that day and I |
| dignitary thought he was the head of the village | | | | have come to believe that appearance and good |
| councilors. The Chief who was close by and was | | | | outfit do not only count, but absolutely necessary. |