Undershirts Are For Mormons

Apparently my posting on undershirts was quite a pertinent observation. Today in a meeting at work, one of the participants, P, noted that he had a newish member in his group, an American, who started in the office about two months ago.

Another person, C, said, "Who is it? I wouldn't know him if I ran over him in my car."

P responded, "Oh, you'll notice him. He dresses like an American ...very casual...he wears those t-shirt things under his shirt."

To which I of course responded, "You mean, an UNDERSHIRT?"

So today, the undershirt conversation happened not just on this blog, but at work. And I learned that not only are undershirts considered to be a totally strange phenomenon here, but they are also considered to be wholly American. And the icing on the cake? C, who had spent some time in Utah, declared that undershirts are not only American, but that they are predominantly Mormon religious apparel. Umm, no?

So all Western Australians, please note that:

1. Undershirts are not casual. In fact, I would contest that they are significantly dressier than baring your nipples and chest hair through and over your shirt.
2. Undershirts are not American, they're worn by all nationalities, except apparently Western Australians.
3. There is a difference between long underwear and undershirts.

So tell me please, who is right?

Anonymous Expat versus most of Western Australia

Comments welcome.