Novelty neckties can be funny and amuse those around you if worn at the right time. But are you sure you know when it's appropriate to wear one?
Although having a sense of humor is something to be proud of, not everyone can see the funny side of things. Making a joke at the right time when tensions run high can help everyone laugh at themselves and the situation they find themselves in. There are some people that are determined to remain humorless though, whatever the situation.
But showing you have a sense of humor by wearing a novelty necktie at the wrong times could make you the butt of a joke and have workmates laughing at you, rather than at your jokes.
Choosing the right necktie for the right occasion is not a skill that everyone possesses, and novelty necktie wearers are no exception.
There are some great novelty neckties around. They can depict characters from your favorite cartoons or shows, movie stars, reflect your hobbies, your favorite food or drink, your pets, or your likes and dislikes, but wearing one to an important board meeting unless you are the boss is a no-no.
Use a bit of sensitivity when choosing your necktie for work. After all, wearing an 'Edward Scissorhands' necktie won't make your patients feel any easier if you are a surgeon!
Likewise, novelty neckties with your prowess with women might go down well with the guys on a Friday night after work, but your prospective in-laws may be less amused.
If wearing a plain tie makes you feel like you blend in with the crowd too much for your tastes, then there are more subtle novelty neckties from which to choose. These can reflect your personality just as much.
Just because its novelty doesn't mean of course, it has to be funny. There are some rather nice art themed ties for example, and some of the connoisseur novelty neckties are actually quite tasteful.
Novelty neckties often have a small and repeating pattern on them. So long as these are not examined too closely only you will know it carries some sort of message. If you then choose to point out what that message is, that is up to you.
So you see you don't have to give up your personality by being too sober or dowdy when making a choice of necktie, just ensure you are mindful of the event you are wearing it to.
So, the bottom line is novelty neckties can be great fun, amusing and convey a message when the right one is worn at the right time. All you need to do is be sure you know when the right time is.