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human
CMV: I think disallowing visible tattoos and piercings at a workplace only prolongs the prejudice that tattoos and piercings are for delinquents.

At every job I have worked at, part time to full time, one is not allowed to have any piercings (this includes clear studs) or visible tattoos. Ear piercings are allowed, however, any other piercing is to be taken out which I also believe to be rubbish and prolonging the negative judgment behind piercings that are not on the ears. I understand if the context on either the tattoo or the jewelry have an offensive image on them, but if there is not then there should be no problem to show them at the work place. I believe the rejection of showing them only prolongs the idea that tattoos and piercings are for immature, wrongly rebellious and unprofessional citizens.
gpt
Every job has a certain expectation of professionalism.  This includes code of conduct, and usually some kind of dress code.  The dress code for most jobs reflects the image the business is trying to protect to its customers or clients.  Piercings and visible tattoos affect the perception of an employee (and therefore, the business) as much as clothes do.  It is reasonable for employers to enforce a dresscode which includes piercings and tattoos.

You acknowledge that a stigma exists against those with visible tattoos.  Whether this stigma is fair or not, why is it the responsibility of employers to counter this stigma?  Why should they put themselves at risk to lose business when they can simply enforce a dress code?