The UnSpoken Word - The A,B,C's To Tying A Tie

The UnSpoken Word

by UMES Senior Vicente Hernandez

The A,B,C's To Tying A Tie

The pivotal moment in a young mans life is learning how to tie a tie. Not only does it create amazing opportunities for the individual, but it also signifies a conscious sense of change. To better explain that let's look at how we actually tie the tie.

Step One: The Cross-Over

It could possibly be the most symbolic part to the tie. It is like a subconscious statement saying you are switching into a new realm of professionalism and ready for change. It's the idea that you are not necessarily leaving your old self behind, but are transforming into a better you.

Step Two: The Double Wrap Around

This stage you are wrapping the longer end of the tie around the top corners. Making something like a "V" shape where the tie meets. I call this the securing your foundation stage of your life. The wrapping around the two corners and creating the shape is like finding what your good at and defining yourself. Your are saying that you know this is who you are and your going to act as such.

Step Three: The Pull It Together

In this step we are taking the longer part again, wrapping it around the whole tie, putting it up the back, and pulling it down placing it in the little pocket you created in the front. Yes a lot to take in, but this is the mot important step. This is how you finish your beautiful creation. I imagine this step relates to pulling all that you learned in your growth as a person thus far and putting it together. This step also requires patience, it doesn't always look good the first time. Which brings me to my final step.

Step Four: The Personalize

This is where you edit and adjust the tie to fit you perfectly. You already have the tie set up and around your neck. You're just making it look good and suit you. This is the moment in life when you realize the small things you need to fix about yourself and simply adjust it.

I think about tying a tie in relation to my life. For a young man growing in this life, it's important to find out who you are by where you've been and investing in what will make you better.

Be blessed,

Vicente Hernandez

UMES Family!

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