But as Reddit userComprehensive-Ice406s friends experience shows, that can be easier said than done.

However, the subordinate found a creative way to maliciously comply and got back at her superior in style.

Theres nothing wrong with a jewelry store manager thinking about its workers clothes per se.

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According to research on employee apparel and shopper approach intentions, they do have an effect on the customers.

So we contacted its author to ask if this was the case, and she confirmed it.

I have also heard complaints from my friend about her micro-management, Comprehensive-Ice406 toldBored Panda.

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Apparently, the malicious compliance was so effective that it emboldened the employees colleagues, too.

Check out the results:

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies

Boss Tries To Police What Employee Should Wear, Regrets It After She Maliciously Complies