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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
So, it's exactly as I thought. It's not about his competence or skill, your opinion of him is based on his personal appearance. His uniform looks sharp, and he has a commanding presence. I think it's great that he doesn't feel the need to conform to your bigoted standards. If I had to guess, I'd think that he takes the earrings out during games for safety reasons, so that just leaves you with his hair style to complain about.
Tim.
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The way the video is chopped up, it is hard to tell what he is training them to do.
One thing that he is training them, however, is that personal appearance is not important for an umpire. Young umpires need to be shown that first impressions are very important.
I do not think that an umpire should have regular hair and no earrings because of my personal preference. I think this because it is a more professional look.
My mailman has a ponytail and several earrings. He brings me my mail. The guy at the hardware store has the same appearance. Lots of guys at my gun club have all sorts of interesting piercings and hair. It is not the look that i would choose not is my look the one that they prefer...we have a great time.
If you have a job where you need to command respect instantly, then don't look like a goof and it will help a lot.