Men’s neckwear - history?

Men’s neckwear – history? Here’s another breaking news story – – men’s neckties could soon be a thing of the past. Yep, the survey says that more men, and the fashion industry are “opting out” of ties. The discussion is that the lack of ties will create more casual atmosphere for building relationships, thus building more business.
In our hot, steamy Mississippi summers, I could go for a more casual look. But for everyday? We had a group today (men) in the office willing to test the water with flipflops for men. Well, Madison County, what’s your opinion?