This is true. We can say a lot with words, but the things our action highlight is usually louder than any word we could have said.
Of course, people are always watching and it's good that you have people around you who can take steps closer to give your their opinion about your dress code. It speaks highly of your ability to take criticism, whether positive or negative.
True!
I'm really glad they took the initiative to tell me, they could have kept quiet too anyways, and I will still bask in my short cloth
Lol.