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Delta Airlines Dictates Guidelines for Candidates’ Underwear and Other Stupid Things
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Delta Airlines Dictates Guidelines for Candidates’ Underwear and Other Stupid Things

I was astounded to come across this article about Delta Airlines’ new guidelines for candidates’ grooming, hair, jewelry, and clothing—and its specific requirements for candidates’ undergarments. According to the memo, those interviewed for flight attendant roles should not wear athletic shoes and must wear heels, slingbacks, or closed-toe flats instead. Candidates must wear “appropriate” underwear that is not visible. Dresses and skirts must be knee-length or lower. Hair and eyelashes must be “natural looking,” fingernails must be “neutral,” (no neon colors, airbrushed, or long fingernails are permitted,” tattoos must be covered either with clothing or waterproof makeup, and only two earrings per ear are allowed. Whew.  Interestingly, the only appearance edict specific to male flight attendants is that they must wear collared button-down shirts and ties....

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