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Auntie Bush

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38. Like an airline hostess?

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Fri Aug 30, 2013, 12:15 PM

Aug 2013

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When Is It Appropriate And Not Appropriate To Hire Someone Based On Physical Appearance? [View all] LearningCurve Aug 2013 OP

depends on the job i suppose. loli phabay Aug 2013 #1

It makes a difference, that's for sure. David__77 Aug 2013 #2

yup it all depends on what your hiring for, would you hire a morbidly obese personal trainer loli phabay Aug 2013 #3

I've pondered this question a LOT. David__77 Aug 2013 #4

Mexican ads also often look for personas "de buena presentación" a la izquierda Aug 2013 #8

Their TV Networks / Film Studios Seem to Use That Criteria. HumansAndResources Aug 2013 #19

In Brazil too BainsBane Aug 2013 #39

I imagine in Veracruz... a la izquierda Aug 2013 #41

The only thing that would change this is to conduct interviews without ever seeing the person. randome Aug 2013 #17

Personally, I would never have that interview LearningCurve Aug 2013 #24

Like orchestras finally had to do, having the musician play behind a curtain so the SharonAnn Aug 2013 #32

I agree with that. It works for that job, maybe not for Hooters. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #64

Some jobs are categorized as entertainment Nevernose Aug 2013 #69

I always remember gvstn Aug 2013 #13

This was one example that came up LearningCurve Aug 2013 #20

Like an airline hostess? Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #38

all good examples loli phabay Aug 2013 #83

Stand in for Conan the Barbarian. dipsydoodle Aug 2013 #5

When it affects the job... Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #6

I tip waiters the same treestar Aug 2013 #15

On a conscious level... Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #27

I barely notice that at all treestar Aug 2013 #43

Your angelic nature aside... Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #45

I really don't think so treestar Aug 2013 #50

You are obviously missing the point... Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #80

But if your waitress touches you on the shoulder and... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #55

That would have to be a he, and then I'd be pretty mad treestar Aug 2013 #71

Physical appearance and prettiness/handsomeness are not the same. n/t patricia92243 Aug 2013 #7

I agree titaniumsalute Aug 2013 #10

Obviously in the acting and modeling industries scheming daemons Aug 2013 #9

Would tattoos fall under appearance? NightWatcher Aug 2013 #11

I recently read 'help wanted ad' from a shop I used constantly, it said 'no tattoos no piercings' Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #12

It's prejudicial Bunnahabhain Aug 2013 #53

I dislike facial, neck or full arm tattoos. Just don't like them. Looks tacky to me. It is not.... Logical Aug 2013 #57

That's where I draw the line Link Speed Aug 2013 #75

depends i suppose on the level of tattoos and piercings etc loli phabay Aug 2013 #16

Only actors treestar Aug 2013 #14

What about salespeople? LearningCurve Aug 2013 #28

I don't think there are many guys who are creepy like that, and if they are, that they want to be treestar Aug 2013 #42

I took a class last year that covered this topic. Hooters came up and the lawsuit against them Township75 Aug 2013 #18

This one came up too LearningCurve Aug 2013 #25

Question brings to mind the woman who had her boyfriend tattoo her whole face- I could see some KittyWampus Aug 2013 #21

From a worker's standpoint, looking good is essential. closeupready Aug 2013 #22

I work construction, and can say I have seen every kind of guy (and some women) with tats, panader0 Aug 2013 #23

Makes sense. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #62

If your business is based on a certain physical appearance Marrah_G Aug 2013 #26

What about a grey area, like bartending? LearningCurve Aug 2013 #29

That's a tough one Marrah_G Aug 2013 #33

I think most people are torn on this LearningCurve Aug 2013 #34

Appearance JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #30

Appearance indeed differs from looks LearningCurve Aug 2013 #31

Prior to moving to the JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #35

Last company I worked for madville Aug 2013 #36

The non-profit where I worked madamesilverspurs Aug 2013 #37

Hiring should be done by lottery only...... CK_John Aug 2013 #40

Not sure if serious... Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #46

Very serious. CK_John Aug 2013 #47

Damn, I hope your neurosurgeon has at least one semester of pre-med before he hits the lottery! 11 Bravo Aug 2013 #48

Great response... Bay Boy Aug 2013 #59

Of course to get into the lottery you must have the minimum bonfides. CK_John Aug 2013 #77

Why not the best? Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #79

You never get the best, just some bigot's perception of the best. An example Some CK_John Aug 2013 #81

Ummm... What? Mr_Teg Aug 2013 #82

If you are working with others in an office environment Capt. Obvious Aug 2013 #44

sent home for wrinkles? Enrique Aug 2013 #58

But where do you draw the line? wickerwoman Aug 2013 #68

Only thing that should make a difference Spirochete Aug 2013 #49

Appropriate in the arts. ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #51

This is one of those topics that is likely to suffer greatly from 'social desirability bias'. PoliticAverse Aug 2013 #52

If you are an actor hired to play a part, I suppose Cleita Aug 2013 #54

Physical appearance as in general attractiveness or what they Rex Aug 2013 #56

I'll give a few examples LearningCurve Aug 2013 #65

Thanks! Rex Aug 2013 #66

I'll give some examples of age, race and gender LearningCurve Aug 2013 #67

Wow, okay you do have some tough examples. Rex Aug 2013 #72

I'm still thinking about them LearningCurve Aug 2013 #74

one factor is whether the reasons are good Enrique Aug 2013 #60

Stripper, porn star, actor LittleBlue Aug 2013 #61

Our company will not hire sales reps with visible tattoos. I agree. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #63

Bald models at a hair products convention? Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #70

There's a "bald guyz" shampoo treestar Aug 2013 #73

It is Appropriate To Hire Someone Based On Physical Appearance when that appearance would Vincardog Aug 2013 #76

I kind of fall somewhere in this area LearningCurve Aug 2013 #78

Only when you're hiring someone *for their face* Donald Ian Rankin Aug 2013 #84