Despite the obvious
torture of wearing them, I actually kind of like ties when they function in one department:
women.
According to my girlfriend, a tie makes a man's image. Ties give a look of sophistication, especially when wearing a nice tie. Then again, the whole outfit you wear along with a tie doesn't hurt either.
Besides women, another function of ties it that people tend to treat you better when you wear one. ou don't believe me? Next time you fly, wear regular clothes on your outbound flight and see how people, such as the flight attendants, treat you. Then on your inbound flight, wear a shirt and tie. I can guarantee that you will be treated somewhat better.