<P> A clip - on tie is a bow tie or necktie which is permanently tied, and worn by attaching it to the front of the shirt collar by a clip . Alternately, especially in the case of bow ties, the tie may have a band around the neck fastened with a hook and eye . </P> <P> The following are some reasons that this style of tie may be used: </P> <Ul> <Li> Tightly tied standard neckties may be a source of irritation and discomfort . </Li> <Li> Some people either do not know how to tie, or do not feel comfortable tying, a standard necktie, and some with disabilities may not be able to . </Li> <Li> Police officers and security guards often wear clip - ons as a precaution against being strangled by a pulled necktie . (With uniform, a tie clip may be used to keep the tie from "flying" in the wind .) </Li> <Li> Some schools require clip - on ties as part of their uniform instead of regular ties as this keeps students from loosening them in hot weather . </Li> <Li> A clip - on tie can be put on more quickly than a conventional necktie . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Tightly tied standard neckties may be a source of irritation and discomfort . </Li>

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