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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am on  a number of  foreign service groups in which this show is being 10000% eviscerated for being so unrealistic. [/quote]

Not surprising.

Does anyone really believe they fly ambassadors into emergency Oval Office meetings to discuss foreign affairs and strategy related to countries they aren’t remotely involved with?

Plus: no woman is walking into the White House without being all dolled up. That’s precisely the time to upgrade your pantsuit to a shift dress and blazer—plus killer heels and a bold lip with a sleek blowout.

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That’s our power move. [/quote]

State person here. Correct on first point, kinda laughable on second. Career officers aren’t all wearing heels with blowouts. [/quote]

How about ambassadors?

I’m just a dc policywonk, but I know I step it up when I’m going to the White House, the Hill, or anywhere I’m meeting with people.

I’d never go outside my house with greasy hair. [/quote]

PP here.  If you are a hardship post kinda FSO who isn't usually primping, you aren't necessarily going to all the sudden get a bold lipstick and blowout to go to the WH.  That's not to say there aren't stylish senior FSOs - two of my friends are DCMs in Europe and look amazing, and one of my best friends is a male Ambo who dresses impeccably (and has done many hardship tours).  But it's not unrealistic that someone upset about London instead of Kabul would not be interested in appearances even if going to the WH.  Her archetype exists at State as well, and one of the most badass women I know over the past 20 years fits this mold.    [/quote]

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