In the U.S., people not in the Army are not soldiers, especially so for Marines â who will strongly protest being painted with that brush. âTroopsâ or âservice membersâ are the umbrella terms that refer to all the members of the military.
As a general rule for all tie knots, the widest part of your tie should hang roughly at the same height as the upper edge of your leather belt, with the tieâs tip extending slightly below it. The tip of the narrow end would then hang wherever it may.
Tying a Bow Tie. People learning how to tie a bow tie need a tie, dress shirt or tuxedo shirt, and mirror. Tying a bow tie involves nine simple steps. After practicing several times, the process becomes second nature for a quick and easy style. Put the dress shirt or tuxedo shirt on.