People who work in offices are frequently referred to as "White collar workers" for the simple reason that they usually wear a collar and tie to go to work. A great many people are often willing to sacrifice higher pay for the privilege of becoming white collar workers. This can give rise to curious situations, as it did in the case of Alfred Bloggs who worked as a dustman. When he got married, Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job. Every morning, he left home dressed in a fine black suit. He then changed into overalls and spent the next eight hours as a dustman. Before returning home at night, he took a shower and changed back into his suit. Alf's wife never discovered that she had married a dustman. Alf has now found another job. He will soon be working in an office as a junior clerk. He will be earning only half as much as he used to, but he feels that his rise in status is well' worth the loss of money.
Why are English office clerks described as "white collar workers"?
because they wear white shirts at work.
because they like to make a collection of different white shirts.
because they always have their white shirts washed in the office laundry
What did Alfred Bloggs' wife think about his work when they got married?
that he was the office manager.
that he was a dustman.
that he was an office clerk.
How did Alfred spend his day?
He dusted the furniture at the office.
He worked as a barman.
He answered telephone calls.
What did he do before going home at night?
took a good bath and changed his clothes.
washed himself in the shower and put on his beautiful black suit.
made a telephone call.
Why did Alfred change his job?
to get a higher salary.
