I dislike ties. What the hell is the purpose of a tie? It doesn't keep you warm, or cover any "naughty bits", well not normally. But, I'll wear one when the occasion demands (few and far between in my life). So, if you unwillingly have to wear a tie, take the p1ss. For example, go to this
slightly off-the-wall site and guess which one I wear. Amusingly, many people have said "That's a very smart tie", and I have to smile.