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[smoggy]

Today my supervisor told me that I had to wear makeup - as some students said that I look like a granny. (When I work in Hollywood movies- bit or small parts, they say I look too young to be my age.) I also have to wear different clothing - hey with the luggage allowance on Asiana (cheap flight) I was only allowed 1 small suitcase. I brought very few clothes and I don't do ruffles. I am allowed to wear jeans, so I do, but they don't want me to wear the same ones. I guess that now they can be picky. They don't want experienced teachers, as they won't rewrite a contract with a person who is much older than me. I guess that they don't really want good English teachers. Go figure. At this rate, they will never learn English.

[proustme]

Tell them to get lost.

[gaffe]

How 'bout pigtails and a halter top?

[asylum seeker]

There's no need to generalize like that.

[Wiltern]

with a subject title like that....you're the idiot.

here's some news for you....they got dress codes in the states too where jeans are not even allowed.

[The Cosmic Hum]

[classydame]

At my last job (in an office) our manager "strongly suggested" that my co-worker wear makeup. We were allowed to wear jeans on Friday, but she was very clear that they had to be "nice jeans" (dark denim, little wear, trouser cut, etc.) My sister worked in a bank where women tellers were all required to wear makeup because it "looked more professional." It is the norm in nearly any job where you deal with the public that appearance and image are almost as important as ability. You don't have to be Tammy Faye, but it might be worth investing in a tube of mascara if it will get your director to leave you alone.

[Enrico Palazzo]