Andy's Ambivalent Towards The Fashion Industry

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Initially Andy felt ambivalent towards the fashion industry as she valued intelligence more than her physical appearance. This can be seen in the beginning scenes where she is shown taking her time to organise through her documents for her interview, while the other women use their time to coordinate their outfits whereas Andy just throws anything on. Her accomplishments, proof of her success and intelligence is what is most important to her.

Event #2 (Miranda arrives early and the staff react)
Impressions are formed from both verbal and non-verbal communication. Immediately before Miranda even enters the building, all employees go into chaos working individually by organising and neatening desks, applying makeup and changing into more fashionable

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