Not counting specific fashion trends or saying this applies to 100% of people. but why are those the default for the majority?

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[–] -2 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

I would challenge your assumption: White socks are not the norm in the US, especially when you're wearing something with visible socks or are dressing up. For formal wear, black is definitely the norm even in the US.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Maybe it's just what Americans wear on holiday?

    White pulled up socks and shorts that are too long and too wide -> typical American tourist

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    That's pretty likely, plus if you're traveling and forget socks, the cheapest ones to pick up are usually white.

    That's not to say nobody wears white socks, they're pretty common, but most socks I see aren't white nor do I usually wear white socks.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    The OP specified casual wear and you're telling them they're wrong because of how people dress up?

    For general casual wear, white socks are pretty normal.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    You are mistaken: Read what I wrote again (or not I guess, not super important lol).

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    I just did. Mind clarifying?

    I would challenge your assumption

    Indicates you think OP is wrong

    White socks are not the norm in the US

    A characterization that does not match my experience as an American

    especially when you're wearing something with visible socks

    Not relevant to my comment, but still not true in my American experience

    or are dressing up

    Completely irrelevant to the OP talking about casual wear.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    Yeah actually I'm done arguing with a stranger about socks. White socks being the norm hasn't been my experience. If that upsets you, I guess you're going to have to find some way to come to terms with that. Sorry.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I don't care about the socks. I was just pointing out that you based your disagreement at least in part on dressing up when OP said casual wear. And then for some reason I can't understand you doubled down on it and told me I was wrong about the words you wrote that are still right there. So I broke down my understanding of your very straightforward sentence.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You seem to be pretty focused on this so I would again invite you to re-read what I wrote if you care that much. If it still confuses you, try reading it again because I'm fresh out of additional shits to give today.

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