Growing a beard is very popular recently, you can see a lot of people following the trend and growing their facial hair, even those famous ones like football players or TV presenters. Currently we have November, which for many men is associated with actions like “no-shave November” or “Movember” that are supposed to raise awareness of men’s health issues. But for some people growing a beard is something more than that. Here is a video of MJ Johnson - a man who turned his beard into his way of living.
Questions:
- What do you think about beards? Do you think that people look good with them or rather like they would be neglected?
- Do you think that beards should be accepted in workplaces or they are inappropriate?
- Did you like the MJ Johnson’s beard? 😊 Do you find these unusual types of beards interesting or rather funny?
Comments
On the topic of facial hair at work - I think it's ok. I tried to come up with a proffesion or a field in which beard would be a nuissance, but the only thing that comes to my mind is gastronomy. Chefs with particularly hairy faces might leave their dishes with an additional seasoning in form of facial hair. However, there are some chefs, like Kurt Scheller, that are famous of their moustaches and beards, so I guess there is no actual problem with beards in the kitchen in reality. I believe it's a matter of proper hygiene in the kitchen, which should be kept by all cooks, no matter how hairy they are.
I don't like MJ Johnson's beard (or maybe it is a moustache?). For me it's an abomination and a barber's nightmare. I thought my moustache is edgy. On a more serious note, I think it's quite funny but I would never-ever do something like that to myself :P
Nice presentation, by the way. Interesting topic.
I think that in 2017 it may be illegal to not accept beards, tattoos, piercing etc. There are exceptions like food related jobs, I'm not sure if all M.D. are acceptable to have a beard (I know one doctor who is also a BJJ trainer and he has massive beard - you can check him: Maciej Sawosz, Copacabana team).
MJ Johnson’s beard looks silly. I think that most girls are much more into light beard like David Bechkahm style. Girls that I know are most likely to be into light beards. On the other hand there was some time ago trend called "lubersexual" look and it was quite popular, girls liked it.
Beards are quite cool, but I've never understood how people can be proud of having beard. All those beard forums and clubs are quite ridiculous for me. Contest of having the biggest or the most original beard is also quite funny, but there nowadays there are contest that normal person would never think of, so why not. I just don't find it how you can be so proud of things like being vegan, having beard or be Android/iOS user.
I believe that beard same as hair, blothes or manicure may be inappropriate so they should also be controlled and owner of the beard shouldn't be angry when he'll be asked to for axapmle trim it.
I find them disgusting, still.
Of course that beards should be accepted in workplaces. I don’t think that having a beard may be harmful to someone or something like this.
No, I don’t like his beard. It is unusual and rather stupid for me 😊
Do not understand what do you mean saying "workplaces", but talking about work, everything that you need is to show how good you are at your sphere and that's it. It is stupid to deny the fact, that person who has beard for example, less qualified than other person without it.
I really like this guy on the video and his beard. It's rather funny than unordinary,but it can be a new trend in our daily routine.
Of course, beards should be accepted in workplaces. If you look neat and it does not interfere with your work you can look the way you want. Only cooks shouldn't have beards, because I don't want their hair in my soup :)
I think that MJ Johnson's beard/moustache is rather funny. On the other hand it shows that he might be very interesting person on first look.
Referring to the second question, for me it's clear that it should be accepted. We are free people and like woman can determine how her hair will be look the same should be with beards.
For me MJ Johnson’s beard is funny but i like it. It is nead and tidy. If he feel good with it, it's great :)
Why beards would be not accepted in workplace? I don't mind as long as it's really well trimmed.
The speaker's beard is funny. He's probably don't wear it like this every day, it wouldn't be comfortable enough. I mean, he made his beard look like this for the show. But he wouldn't sleep, eat and just hang out home like this. I think it's similar to makeup and hairstyles for women.
Yes, I think that there should be no restrictions about it in any workplace, the same with tattoos and jewellery. It is our own decision how we look and nobody should impose such rules (to some extent in case of correlated danger).
MJ Jonson has funny beard and is fabulous public speaker. I wouldn’t grow such horns as he has, probably because it is way too “fancy” for my style.
I agree with you, but the problem is what's the definition of 'being inapproporiate'. Everyone has different point of view in this case.
In my opinion allowing having beards depends on a position and general look of an employee. It's hard to imagine a bank employee having long beard, but I think I wouldn't mind it if the person was competent and nice.
I find it really amazing, as I can only imagine how much time does it take daily to take care of such moustache. I don't like it but it doesn't change the fact it is really impressive.
I've got nothing against beards in workplaces as long as it doesn't disturb from doing your work properly. I also think you should keep your beard tidy if you really want to have it. Unfortunately some people don't do it at all.
For instance, MJ Johnson’s beard looks fine and it can be clearly seen that he spend a lot of time keeping it in good shape. I must say I admire him but at the same time I suggest to find another hobby.
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in such case, only a real man can pull it off. In general, from what I can see, a beard can be quite useful. Men keep everything from cigarettes to Christmas bells in it :)
Workplace-wise I'm lucky, because I come from a work culture that says your work and your character is all that matters. You can wear your knickers on your head and no one would mind if you do your job well.
MJ Johnson’s beard rocks! He is a character.
In my opinion, what and how you do should be the only thing that matters in a workplace, not how you look. Of course, in some jobs like for example a waiter, your appearance is important, but let's be honest, is beard really so shocking nowadays? I don't think so.
I think beards can't be accepted in army, though it's ok for other occupations. Btw, I heard that pilots can't have beards.
No, it's a gross exaggeration for me, it looks weird.
1. A good choice of facial hair can really improve or detract from you looks, just like with any other kind of hair.
2. If it's not a hygienic issue, I don't see a problem with people having beard at word. It would be like saying that ladies can't come to work with curly hair. We already allow tattoos and various levels of piercing, which I'd rate as much more invasive on one's appearance.
3.It's fun to have a bobby, but I would find such beard unpractical.
I think the beards should be accepted in a workplace. The same applies to the tattoss. I believe the employees should be assesed by their knowlage and skills not their appearance. The times are changing and it's more common to employ such a people.
I like his beard, but to be honest he looks really funny.
2. I think people shall look neatly in workplaces, wearing clothes respectively to the situations, business partners. I think this is different in different “workplaces” and it is hard to have opinion common for everybody. The “image” must simply fit to workplace, and this also shall be applied to beards. The employee must do his job, if his image doesn’t disturb him in his work, I think everything is acceptable.
3. Unfortunately, I don’t like neither MJ Johnson’s beard nor other such unusual types of beards. For some people maybe they are funny sometimes, but for me they are neither interesting, nor fanny. As a social phenomenon or original image I tolerate them, but I hope I won’t have to "suffer" something similar in my closest surrounding.
I don't see any reasons why beards would be considered as inappropriate anywhere, with no exception for workplaces. Of course, as long as it's clean and neatly groomed.
I don't like making too much of a big deal out of the topic of beards. That's why I consider unusual beards as a way of showing off with no real reason behind it. It's not really funny. It's pretty weird.
My workmates have beards and it doesn't disturb me. While they are taking care of it all is okay.
MJ Johnson’s beard is funny for me. Daily life with that kind of beard must be so hard!
Definitely beards should be accepted in workplaces, without discussions. It's silly to forbid beards.
MJ Johnson’s beard is awesome, but, in general, I find these unusual types of beards rather funny.
When it comes to workplaces, I think it is exactly the same as hair on the hair, in the armpits ot wherever else. It is just there, and it's the way men developed. It's a natural feature and should be treated like one, and not be a subject to being accepted or not.
MJ Johnsons beard/moustache maybe isn't my style, but is impressive nevertheless.
Beards. Because I'm a girl, it's hard for me to understand this question. From an aesthetic point of view, I like beards. Particularly well-groomed beards, not those that just grow on the face. Perhaps from a practical point of view, this is not always convenient. When I kiss my boyfriend, she picks up and irritates the skin on my face. Sometimes this hair can penetrate into the mouth. Also, not the most pleasant feeling in the world. So, my attitude to the beards is very twofold.
What about the beards in the workplace. I think it all depends on where the person works. I would not like that in the cafe I cooked a cook with a beard. If a person works in a bank or just in an office, the beard does not always look appropriate. But everything depends on its length and appearance. In any other case, I think that the beard will not interfere the work.
What about MJ Johnson's beard? It's very funny. I would like to touch it and understand how it keeps in this form. And I'm a little sorry for his wife. If my friend made such a mustache, I would laugh all the time. And this is the guarantee of eternal good mood.
I have to say that as a employer I wouldn't hire such person becasue such style attract attention too much.
I think that certainly his beard was funny for me and I don't feel that is an art or something like that. Unfortunetely, I don't feel it and is only a fun fuct for me.
I find MJ Johnson ridiculous but I am also impressed with his extraordinary hobby.
I don't think any part of one's appearance should be taken into account when it comes to recruitment AS LONG AS we are not recruiting for position that requires contact with clients- Its same as with tattoos- If you put them in visible places, then you gotta deal with the consequences and handle ANY opinions on them, not just the good ones. People tend to forget it and then they whine everywhere that "they are being judged by their looks". Well, guess what- if you go running around naked in the public, people will call you a pervert, EVEN if you have PhD in rocket science, because fine feathers make fine birds.
That guy's beard is funny for me, It's making your life difficult just to show your beard to everyone, but if "a man who turned his beard into his way of living." so there is hardly any logic behind it...
They should be allowed and they are. The problem occurs when someone has so big beard that it starts to disturb him in daily routine. It became impractical and very time consuming in order to remain clean and well-shaped.
I like his beard as it pushed him to do things he never did. It is a little bit too big for a daily usage, but as it is his special sign I understand it.
Even though I hate how itchy it becomes after a while, and I'm shaving anyway every 2 weeks at most. Maybe eventually I consider having one, but for now I like myself more without one, even though I consider beards rather cool.
I believe that having a thick and well-groomed beard can significantly change the appearance of a person. In my opinion, it adds a few years, but it can certainly add charm. I never heard that because of the beard, someone had problems in the work place. MJ Johnson has an unusual beard, but certainly very interesting.
I think it depends on the job you do. If you are Santa in supermarket... I'm joking :D But there are jobs that beard is inappropriate like official.
I really don't like MJ Johnson's beard. For me he looks like a circus character. I think that he has right to have this beard but I will never have beard like this.
Statistics say that men as more attractive when they clean-shaven.
But otherwise, if u have a beard, people will estimate you like a high-ranking social position and command respect over other men in the community.
In my personal opinion the beard could turn guy into a man and opposite - man who shaved his beard could turn into young guy who will be asked by cashier in a supermarket about identity card :)
Somebody’s appearance with beard depends on face shape. It just fits or not.
Of course beards should be accepted in workplaces, because why not? As I said, it’s just a part of our look. Even tattoos should be accepted, I am really big fan of them.
Do I find his beard unusual? For sure, but there is nothing wrong in it. If he feels comfortable with it - just keep it and rock it out.
In my opinion the beard should be accepted in the workplace. It doesn't affect on the quality of work.
MJ Johnson looks a little bit stupid for me, but also funny.
My girlfriend says he looks like a buffalo. haha :) It seems to me that more people are laughing at his beard than admire its.
correct me if I'm wrong. However, he seems to be a nice guy. I'd like to meet him.