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9. Neckties
In September 2009, in an attempt to save on air-conditioning bills, Bangladesh banned neckties and suits for all public employees. The government also suggested that men wear their shirts untucked.
Iran's government has long been hostile to neckties, which is seen as a symbol of Western decadence. The decorative strips of neck-fabric are outlawed in the holy city of Qom.
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