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Dear Bloggers,
In America we have the freedom to dress the way we please, and say what we choose. I don't think I can see a large company hiring somebody with many tattoos, or even maybe a mohawk! When I say mohawk, I mean something atleast 5 inches tall. If you're looking for a career in law, it is going to be nearly impossible to get that kind of job without changing the way you look. Think about it. Let's say somebody comes into your office for an interview with a green mohawk at the other side of the table. What would you think to yourself? This is definately a difficult question. I wouldn't have any problems with them as a person, but the way our society is today, customers might. What do you think?
By the way, the title has nothing to do with my views, if anything my views would probally be the opposite.
Much Love,
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Posted by bearding on 2008-07-03 22:12:01 | Rating: | Views: 69
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So, so true. Unfortunately.
I don't think it's the businesses' prejudices that cause the problem, but as you said, the customers... that's what corporations keep in mind.
And it goes the other way. I get a funny image of an immaculately dressed man in a business suit rolling up his sleeves to be a tattoo artist. =P
Looks define professions. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's not fair. Maybe more work should be done to educate the public on how not to judge others.
As if that would ever work. =P
I like your thoughts. Interesting.
-Chelsea
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Posted by chelseaward
on 2008-07-04 01:00:21
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I hate to say it, but most people who can accept people as people, despite Mohawks, piercings, tattoos, etc., would not go to a lawyer who had a rainbow Mohawk and wore a grungy white tee-shirt and red tartan pants with black army boots.
Too much freedom of expression in attire suggests a person who may not be comfortable with the rules in general, and thus the same regarding the rules of his own profession; consequently, he may not be very professional in representing his clients, either.
Studies have shown that people who personalize their cars, for example (as with antenna balls, vanity plates, dashboard knick-knacks, bumper stickers) are more prone to road rage than those who leave their cars unadorned; very likely, those who stray too far from the norm in their attire may also be more likely to act out in inappropriate ways.
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Posted by MyGallimaufry
on 2008-07-04 12:03:18
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i agree with myGallimaufry. would you seriously want to take out a mortgage from someone in a tied-dyed shirt and mohawk? how comfortable would you be if a judge had a tatoo that said born free and then sentenced somebody to life in prison. style of dress implies an acceptance of a role, and a respect of a position: your in business mode and you will abide by the rules.
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Posted by bloodintheeyes
on 2008-07-18 10:48:13
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