24-11-2013: KEEPING UP APPEARANCES
1,138 views · Published 24 November 2013 · 17:45 · Indexed 8 November 2026
Channel: paradoxman316 · 2013 · Education
Not very long ago, I took a picture of myself in a tie and jacket with my hair pulled back in a ponytail. (It's posted on Facebook.) This was not something I would have done on my own, especially with all I have to do today. However, I received an email that said, "these pictures [as shown in email] are what they want, and need them in a hurry! Suit and tie and jacket look for the men.... Hair short and well-shaven." How dare anyone tell me I had to cut my hair and shave my beard! I contacted the sender for clarification, and was told it was okay to tie my hair back and make sure my beard was trimmed. Okay, for a good cause, I was willing to do that; however, I really hope we can get beyond this idea of keeping up appearances and having a proper image. Who the hell knows what a proper image is anyway? It's just someone's opinion.
