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[jasonlulu_2000]

Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing，our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.
A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos nose rings, or certain dress styles. It is true you can�t judge a book by its cover, yet people do �cover� themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept.
Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees,because those people represent the companies to their customers.
As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can�t expect all our customers are.

What can be inferred from the text?

A. Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.

B. What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.

The answer is B, which I can understand why.

But why is answer A is wrong? I think it also right according to the text?

Can you help me out?

Thanks very much!

[Lorikeet]

I think this is a poor question, but perhaps A is considered wrong because Candidates only have to wear what companies prefer if they want to get the job. They can wear whatever they want for an interview--they just won't be successful. That said, I still think it's a poor choice of answers.

[jerseyjoe]

If you read the text you will see that the hiring manager says that he has to hire someone that will make a good impression to the customers. Therefore the company really does not have a choice in this matter. They must think of the customer. With that in mind B is the correct answer. Good luck. Bye

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