I would just like to quickly bring up the subject of judgment. Sadly, in todays society, people are more often than not judged by appearence. People are more likely to be hired if they project a certain image that the company is going for, or even if someone is attractive, they are more likely to be hired than an unattractive person. I simply cannot stand this.
Okay, let's try a little excersize real fast. Imagine this: You own a business where your workers are constantly around customers and have to be very polite and have fantastic people skills. One man comes in for an interview and is wearing casual clothes, maybe jeans and a t-shirt. (This is a pretty casual company.) He has short, neat, brown hair. He has no piercings or tattoos, he is just average looking with a kind smile and warm eyes. Now, you know nothing about this man, aside from his appearence. What is your first impression of him? Would you hire him? Do you have doubts or worries?
Next, imagine a man that comes in dressed the same, but with a shaved head, multiple facial piercings, stretched ears, and tattoos. He also has warm eyes and a kind smile, and seems eager to work. Now, what do you think of this man? Doubts? Problems? Worries? What do you think his personality is like?
Sadly, most people would not even consider hiring the second man, although this look has become slightly more acceptable than it was years ago. I'm not sure if there's really a point to this post, but I do know that judging people is something that drives me insane. Just because somebody looks a certain way, does not mean that they're a bad person. Some of, if not all of, the sweetest people I know have piercings, tattoos, dyed hair, stretched ears, etc.
I guess my point is just don't judge a book by its cover, please. Take the time to get to know someone before you judge them. You kow their face, not their story.
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