This is the perfect example of prejudice.
Judging entirely on their appearance. I imagine your (conscious or subconcious) thought process was along the lines of if they're willing to break societal norms of perceivedly acceptable dress codes then it puts into question their consideration for all other societal codes, such as those that protect you.

It's entirely understandable and exactly the reason why one should go to a job interview dressed well and present yourself in the best light.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 17:21, 2 replies)

What if you are applying for a job in a tattoo and piercings parlour?

( theoriginalsteve <this space intentionally left blank>, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 17:23, closed)

Interesting you raise that
My mate and I got a tat that Mrs Vagabond designed done, to commemorate his emigration to Oz. He was jealous of me because the lad that did me was tattoo'd up to and beyond his neck, including a significant part of his face, but the guy that did him only had his arms done, stopping at the wrists.

He reasoned - just as one doesn't trust a skinny chef - that one doesn't really trust a tattooist who isn't absolutely covered in tatttoos.
( Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 17:34, closed)

It's like hairdressers.
You should go to the one with the shittiest haircut (well, tattoos, in this case) because it's likely the other guy's work.

That said, tattooists can obviously tattoo parts of themselves, but I'm not sure you'd find many who'd tattoo their own face.
( gone, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 17:45, closed)

In my defence,
I really did feel quite bad about it.
( The Coast Of Yemen, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 17:41, closed)