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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 364750" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>I can still recall from my high school civics class the example that was presented which involved freedom of speech--"You do not have the freedom to yell "Fire" in a crowded theater."</p><p> </p><p>Employment at UPS means adhering to a set of standards, to include appearance standards. These standards must be uniform and applied in a consistent manner across the board. Problems arise when these standards are not applied in a consistent manner. This is where the argument from those who were hired with visible tats comes in to play and, to be fair, may have some merit; however, the argument that these tats can easily be covered while at work also has merit. The argument that tattoos are a protected form of speech has no basis and can be dismissed.</p><p> </p><p>I have a female co-worker who has the letters "L O V E" tattooed across the knuckles of her left hand and another word on her right which escapes me now. I think she had this done when she was much younger and think that she now regrets getting it done but, the point is, other than wearing gloves year round or having the tattoo removed, her tattoo will be visible. Now, does it have an impact on how she does her job--no, she is one of our better drivers. However, first impressions are usually lasting ones and it has taken me a long time to get past my first impression of her and to see beyond the tats to see what a nice person she really is and not the biker chick that I first thought she was.</p><p> </p><p>My center manager uses the word Perception quite a bit (IMO too much) but I do think that it can be used here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 364750, member: 12570"] I can still recall from my high school civics class the example that was presented which involved freedom of speech--"You do not have the freedom to yell "Fire" in a crowded theater." Employment at UPS means adhering to a set of standards, to include appearance standards. These standards must be uniform and applied in a consistent manner across the board. Problems arise when these standards are not applied in a consistent manner. This is where the argument from those who were hired with visible tats comes in to play and, to be fair, may have some merit; however, the argument that these tats can easily be covered while at work also has merit. The argument that tattoos are a protected form of speech has no basis and can be dismissed. I have a female co-worker who has the letters "L O V E" tattooed across the knuckles of her left hand and another word on her right which escapes me now. I think she had this done when she was much younger and think that she now regrets getting it done but, the point is, other than wearing gloves year round or having the tattoo removed, her tattoo will be visible. Now, does it have an impact on how she does her job--no, she is one of our better drivers. However, first impressions are usually lasting ones and it has taken me a long time to get past my first impression of her and to see beyond the tats to see what a nice person she really is and not the biker chick that I first thought she was. My center manager uses the word Perception quite a bit (IMO too much) but I do think that it can be used here. [/QUOTE]
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