Why don't pilots wear beards. Should guys have beards? Appearance norms for representatives of different professions

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It is known that officials and politicians are forbidden to grow a beard, as it does not inspire confidence. They must constantly work with people. Also, according to sanitary standards, cooks must shave. Although in the case of wearing a protective mesh, the beard can be left. The main thing is accuracy. By the way, the appearance of teachers is established by the charter educational institution, and firefighters and rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are prohibited from wearing it. It is curious that some airlines allow their flight crew to wear a neat beard.

Note that in some professions, a beard is considered the norm, but in organizations where image plays a big role, a beard ban is always introduced. So, police officers and astronauts are required to abandon facial hair due to technical necessity. In some professions, wearing a beard is completely unacceptable. For pilots, this is aimed at ensuring the safety of pilots and passengers. Facial hair prevents the oxygen mask from fitting to the face.

Most men shave their beards for aesthetic reasons. Some do not like to shave, others want to emphasize the beauty of the face. Musicians and artists are so passionate about their work that they forget about appearance. The famous German violinist David Garrett constantly wears a beard. So he looks more courageous and every day gains more and more fans. He calls himself a practical person and says that long hair and a beard are comfortable. It is difficult to imagine Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov and other famous representatives of Russia without a beard.

Not everyone knows that in the days of Aeroflot, it was forbidden for flight crews to wear rings. So, in any work related to moving cars, you should not wear bracelets and chains. It is not comfortable! IN extreme situation in pilots, a phalanx and even a finger can come off. And when jumping from a height, it is easy to catch on and get a complex injury.

It is for this reason that many rules have been created for pilots and flight attendants about what is allowed and what is not. Pilots' faces must be clean-shaven at all times. We add that flight attendants always know what their appearance should be. This must be taken into account. Only a few airlines allow pilots to have a well-groomed beard. In some countries, conflict situations on this basis quite often occur. And before, it was allowed to wear a beard in Russian army only officers and midshipmen.

Priority #1 - passenger safety

An airline employee is considered its face, so he always needs to be neat. When an accident occurs, the incorrect appearance of the flight crew can affect the safety and life of passengers. This ban is considered professional, although emergency situations currently occur infrequently. Interestingly, at the beginning of the century before last, it was possible to grow a beard for generals. Mustaches should not prevent the military from wearing equipment and protective equipment.

It is undesirable for officers in the army to wear wedding rings. Their hairstyle and mustache must always meet the requirements of hygiene. Otherwise, the gas mask will not fit snugly. It is curious that in America you can wear a beard and hats to emphasize your religion. Although, we note, not all countries are so liberal. After all, a beard will only interfere with a soldier in hand-to-hand grip. Of course, you can negotiate with the command. And if there is a scar on the lower part of the face, the army may be allowed to grow a beard. If the troops are in northern regions, a beard will help with frostbite and save ..

ATTITUDE TO THE BEARD IN VARIOUS RELIGIONS

Wearing a beard is prescribed by all major religions, except Buddhism, which adheres to the exact opposite point of view.

BUDDHISM

In Buddhism, monks, imitating the Buddha, shave not only their beards, but their entire heads as a sign of renunciation of sensual pleasures and leading a righteous life. When Prince Siddhartha Buddha left home in search of the Path beyond death, old age and disease, he shaved off his hair and beard and put on a robe the color of saffron. Thus, he got rid of the need to care for his hair, and in addition, he demonstrated to others his attitude towards worldly things.

Buddhist monks

A shaved head in general is a symbol of submission, renunciation of one's own personality. Refusal of material goods, simplicity in everything - this is one of the ways to achieve nirvana. Every Buddhist aspires to this state. On the way to knowledge, nothing should distract. Little things like washing your hair, drying and styling your hair - take up a lot of time that can be devoted to internal self-improvement. Therefore, Buddhist monks shave their heads.

Orthodox priests, including Orthodox monks, in the tradition of growing hair and beards follow the example of Christ, and Buddhist monks follow the example of Siddhartha Gautama.

HINDUISM

Hinduism is one of the most unusual religions in the world, in which polytheism reaches incredible proportions - an innumerable number of gods and goddesses adorn the niches of the pantheon.

Three deities - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - are considered supreme. They constitute the concept of Trimurti, i.e. a triple image that unites Vishnu the almighty, Brahma the creator, and Shiva the destroyer.

According to the Puranas, in Hindu cosmology, Brahma is seen as the creator of the universe, but not as God. (on the contrary, it is believed that he was created by God). Brahma is often depicted with a white beard, which symbolizes the almost eternal nature of his existence. Brahma's beard indicates wisdom and represents the eternal process of creation.

In the old days, the Indians smeared their beard with palm oil, and at night they put it in leather cases - beards. Sikhs twisted their beards around a cord, the ends of which were tucked under a turban. In special cases, the beard was loosened with a magnificent fan almost to the navel.

ISLAM

At the beginning of the 7th century, the prophet Muhammad, who began to preach in Mecca, stood up to protect the beard. He required his followers to grow beards. From the hadiths commenting on the various statements of the prophet, it follows that he attributed the beard to what is natural for a person and, therefore, embodies the plan of God - since the beard grows, then it must be worn.

Muhammad said: "Shave your mustache and grow your beard"; "Don't be like the pagans! Shave your mustache and grow your beard."; “Cut off your mustache and grow your beard. Don't be like fire worshipers!".

The Koran forbids shaving the beard. Shaving the beard is a change in the appearance of the creation of Allah and submission to the will of Shaitan. Growing a beard is one of the natural properties bestowed by Allah, it is not commanded to touch it and it is forbidden to shave it. Muhammad said: "Allah has cursed men who imitate women." And shaving the beard is likened to a woman.

In one of the hadiths about the prophet Muhammad, it is said that he received an ambassador from Byzantium. The ambassador was clean-shaven. Muhammad asked the ambassador why he looked like that. The Byzantine replied that the Emperor forced them to shave. “But Allah, Almighty He and the Great, ordered me to leave my beard and trim my mustache.” During the ensuing diplomatic conversation with the ambassador, Muhammad never once again looked at the shaved ambassador because he treated him like an effeminate creature.

A beard is an obligation in Islam and it is forbidden to cut it completely. However, there are cases where beard shaving is allowed (for example, in the case of a trip to a country where there may be persecution for wearing a beard). But be that as it may, shaving off the beard for a long time is a great sin (kabira).

JUDAISM

In Judaism, a shaved beard is considered a loss of honor (2 Kings 10:4-6, 1 Chron.19:4-6, etc.). For example, in Hasidism, the removal of the beard is tantamount to a formal break with the community.

In the Torah it is forbidden to cut the beard: "Do not cut your head around, and do not spoil the edges of your beard." Therefore, the Jews, zealously faithful to the laws of the Torah, did not shave their beards. The Torah's prohibition against "destroying" the beard applies (obviously) only to the use of a razor-blade of any kind. The issue of "trimming" or "shaving" the beard has been, and remains, a subject of rabbinic debate. (there are authorities that allow you to "shave" a beard with scissors and an electric razor, there are also authorities that believe that these methods are strictly prohibited).

Shaving the beard is mentioned in the Tanakh as a sign of mourning or humiliation.

The Talmud mentions the ban on shaving the beard as one of the protective measures against assimilation. By the way, it was in the Talmud that the beard was first mentioned as an integral element of male beauty (“Bava Metzia” 84a). According to the customs of Judaism, Orthodox Jews wear sidelocks (long uncut strands of hair at the temples), a beard and certainly a headdress.

In modern times, with the spread of Kabbalah, the ban on shaving the beard has already acquired a mystical meaning. For example, according to the teachings of Kabbalah, the entire created world is a material reflection of the Almighty. Moreover, a person is to some extent a reflection of the Almighty in the material world. Each part of the human body corresponds to spiritual world certain aspect of the manifestation of the Supreme. It turns out that a person without a beard is an incomplete person, shaving off his beard moves away from the Creator, loses the Divine “image and likeness” of the Almighty.

But, at the same time, it is believed that the Jew who does not yet feel that he is at a sufficiently high spiritual level to fulfill everything that is required by Kabbalah should not be afraid to shave. And he can safely do this on all days of the week (of course, except for Saturday).

Common to all Jews (including non-religious), is the custom not to shave the beard for a month as a sign of mourning for a close relative.

CATHOLICISM

Catholic clergy are ordered not to have free-growing beards: Clericus nec comam nutriat nec barbam. The interpretation of this prescription in different periods was different. It is known that from the 16th to the 18th centuries, many popes were bearded! (Julius II, Clement VII, Paul III, Julius III, Marcellus II, Paul IV, Pius IV, Pius V).

Pope Julius II was the first to grow a beard in 1511. Despite the fact that his most famous portrait is with a beard, he did not break the custom for a long time - only for a year. He let go of his beard as a sign of sorrow. After him, a few more dads did not think about rough facial hair.

However, the resonance of Julius II's act was felt through the years, and Pope Clement VII grew a luxurious beard in 1527, which he did not shave off until his death in 1534. He was treacherously poisoned by feeding the unsuspecting pontiff a pale toadstool for his sympathy for France.

Subsequent popes decided that a beard is beautiful and pleasing to God and proudly wore facial hair for more than two centuries. Pope Alexander XVII, however, gave his beard a refined and more modern form (mustache and goatee, the same form of beard and mustache was followed by subsequent Popes) - his papacy lasted from 1655 to 1667.

The glorious tradition was interrupted by Pope Clement XI (note that Clement VII started it). He ascended the throne on November 23, 1700.

In general, at first in the Roman Church there were no canonical rules regarding whether to wear a beard or not, and earlier Popes considered it their duty to grow a beard - starting from the Apostle Peter, few of them even thought about shaving facial hair. This was the case until the Great Schism in 1054.

Also in ancient times The Romans used to see the beard as a symbol of barbarism. Perhaps this was the reason for the propensity of Catholic clerics to clean shave.

In the Western Church, one of the symbols of priestly ministry was tonsure- hair cut in a circle at the crown.

In the Russian tradition, the analogue of tonsure was gumenzo (circle on the head, symbolizing the crown of thorns). The shaved part was covered with a small cap, called "gumenets" or "skufya". The custom of cutting gumenzo existed in Russia until the middle of the 17th century.

In Catholicism, a clergyman is required to shave his beard - a smooth face is considered a symbol of holiness, and in some monastic orders, a tonsure is also accepted - a shaved head.

ORTHODOXY

In Orthodoxy, on the contrary, it is a thick beard that indicates priestly status.

Russian saints. Detail. From left to right Anthony of the Caves, Sergius of Radonezh, Theodosius of the Caves

From the point of view of Orthodox customs, beard - a detail of the image of God .

Shaving the beard (barbering) is one of the serious sins according to Orthodox teaching. In Orthodoxy, it has always been illegal, i.e. violating the Law of God and the ordinances of the Church. Barbering was forbidden in the Old Testament (Leviticus 19:27; 2 Samuel 10:1; 1 Chronicles 19:4); it is also prohibited by the rules of the VI Ecumenical Council (see the interpretation on the 96th rule of Zonar and the Greek Pilot Pidalion), and many patristic writings (creations of St. Epiphanius of Cyprus, St. Cyril of Alexandria, Blessed Theodoret, St. Isidore Pilusiot). Condemnation of barbering is also contained in the Greek books (creations of Nikon Chernyaya Gory, p. 37; Nomocanon, p. 174). The Holy Fathers believe that the one who shaves his beard expresses dissatisfaction with his outward appearance, which is given to him by the Creator, and tries to "edit" the Divine regulations. About the same canon 96 of the cathedral in Trulla Polatny "about cutting off the brad."

The decrees of the holy Apostles: “It should also not spoil the hair on the beard and change the image of a person contrary to nature. Do not bare, says the law, your beards. For this (to be without a beard) the Creator God made acceptable for women, and for men He declared obscene. But you who bare your beard to please, as opposed to the law, you will be abominable to God, who created you in his own image.

In the city of Vilna (now Vilnius), pagan soldiers tortured three Orthodox Christians in 1347 Anthony, John And Evstafiy for refusing to be barbered. Prince Olgerd, who tormented them, after many tortures, offered them only one thing, that they shave off their beards, and if they do this, he will let them go. But the martyrs did not agree and were hanged on an oak tree. The Church ranked the Vilna (or Lithuanian) martyrs among the saints of God, believing that they suffered for Christ Himself and for the Orthodox faith. Their memory is celebrated on April 27, N.S.

During the Great Schism in 1054, the Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Cerularius, in a letter to the Patriarch of Antioch, Peter, accused the Latins of other heresies and that they were "cutting off the brada." The same accusation is confirmed by the Russian venerable father Theodosius of the Caves in his Sermon on the Christian and Latin Faith.

Shaving the beard (barbering) is strictly forbidden as a Latin custom. The next to him should be excommunicated from church communion (Lev. 19, 27; 21, 5; Stoglav ch. 40; Pilot Patr. Joseph. Rule of Nikita Scyphite "On the tonsure of the beard", fol. 388 on ob. and 389).

In Russia, wearing a beard was enshrined in the decisions of the Stoglavy Cathedral. Stoglavy Cathedral of the Russian Church (1551) defined: “if someone shaves his brother and tacos pass away (i.e. not repenting of this sin) , serve over him, neither sing magpies for him, nor prosvir, nor bring candles for him to the church, let it be reckoned with the unbelievers, from the heretic, more than you know.” (i.e., if one of those who shaves his beard dies, burials should not be served over him, nor magpies should be sung, nor marshmallows or candles should be brought to church for his remembrance; for he is considered unfaithful, since he learned this from heretics).

The Old Believers still believe that without a beard it is impossible to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and they forbid a shaved person to enter the church, and if an Old Believer living “in the world” shaved and did not repent of it before his death, he is buried without performing a funeral rite.

The Bible says about the beard: "... the lash will not rise on your breasts", or, to be clear, - you can not cut your beard. If we believe in God, then we must understand that He created us the way He saw fit. Shaving means not resigning yourself to the will of God, and yet, reading “Our Father” every day, we repeat: “Thy will be done.” The Lord divided people into two ranks - male-rank and female-rank, and each commanded his own: men should not change their faces, but should cut their hair on their heads, and women should not cut their hair.

For an Orthodox Christian, a beard has always been a symbol of faith and self-respect. The ancient Russian Church strictly forbade barbering, seeing in it outward sign heresy, falling away from Orthodoxy.

The grounds for the custom of wearing long hair among the Orthodox clergy were found in the Old Testament, where a special Nazirite rank , which was a system of ascetic vows, among which there was also a ban on cutting hair (Num. 6:5; Judg. 13:5). In this regard, the fact that in the Gospel Jesus Christ is called a Nazarene has gained particular weight.

Icon "Savior Not Made by Hands"

Evidence of the special length of the Savior's hair was also considered His lifetime image (the icon "Savior Not Made by Hands"); the image of Jesus Christ with hair flowing over his shoulders is traditional for iconography.

Up until the time of Peter I, cutting a beard and mustache was considered a serious sin and was compared with sodomy and adultery, punishable by excommunication from the Church. The ban on shaving the Beard was explained by the fact that man was created in the likeness of God and, therefore, it is a sin to distort this appearance in any way by his willfulness.

The hairs on the head of the disciples of Christ are all numbered with God (Mat. 10:30; Luke 12:7).

The tradition of Orthodox priests to wear a beard

IN modern Russia(before and throughout the Orthodox world) the wearing of a beard by priests is a kind age-old tradition kept by the Orthodox Church. The beards of Orthodox clergy remain an important distinguishing feature.

Priest Orthodox Church is the bearer of the image of Christ. The example of wearing a beard was given to us by Jesus Christ. This tradition He passed on to His apostles, and they, in turn, to their disciples, those to others, and this chain has continuously come down to us.

The custom of Orthodox priests to wear beards goes back to the Old Testament tradition. The Bible clearly says this: “And the Lord said to Moses: tell the priests, the sons of Aaron, and tell them ... They must not shave their heads and trim the edges of their beards and make cuts on their bodies.” (Lev.21:1.5). Or elsewhere: “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Declare to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them... Do not cut your head around, and do not spoil the edges of your beard. For the sake of the deceased, do not make cuts on your body and do not prick writing on yourself.(Lev. 19:1,2,27-28).

IN Jeremiah 1:30 says: “And in their temples sit priests in torn clothes, with shaved heads and beards, and with uncovered heads”. This quote is for priests. As we can see, the priest should in no case shave his beard, otherwise, he is likened to pagan priests who sit "in temples ... with shaved heads and beards."

And let it not be embarrassing that all the quotations are taken from the Scriptures of the Old Testament: The Lord Himself said that He did not come to break the Law, but to fulfill it.

Today, however, it seems that the disputes around brotoshaving have subsided - the time has come for stabilization. Priests are given greater freedom in choosing the shape and length of their beards.

As for the laity, today most of them do not wear a beard. This speaks of lowering the bar of spiritual life. modern man. Now wearing a beard is more of a fashion trend than any religious reasons. Is it correct? - a question another.

Material prepared by Sergey SHULYAK

Literature used in the preparation of the material:
1. V.A. Sinkevich “Beard in the history of Christianity”
2. "History of the beard and mustache" (publications in the historical and literary journal "Historical Bulletin", 1904)
3. Giles Constable “Beards in history. Symbols, fashion, perception"
4. B. Bellevossky "Apology of the beard"

A pilot is a very responsible profession. Being a pilot means meeting many requirements:

• High level of theoretical knowledge of many aviation disciplines;
• Practical skills (ability to pilot an aircraft);
• Excellent health (general body condition, anthropometric data, physical strength);

In addition to the above requirements, pilots are limited in other things, namely, they cannot wear a beard. But why are pilots forbidden to wear the generally accepted male attribute?

In fact, everything is simple. During the flight, pilots put on an oxygen mask. The device is needed to supply oxygen to the body in conditions of rarefied air, on high altitudes. It is because of the beard that a situation may arise when the mask does not fit snugly against the face, which is undesirable. In this case, the pilot's body will not receive the vital gas to ensure the normal functioning of the body.

The ban on wearing a beard is very strict in military aviation. Pilots of military aircraft are constantly forced to wear oxygen masks. Cabins of the military aircraft(fighters, bombers) are not equipped with air conditioning systems that provide uninterrupted oxygen supply to the cockpit. Therefore, pilots breathe through an oxygen mask.

Things are easier in civil aviation. Large passenger liners equipped with multiple systems to ensure comfortable flight for passengers, including air conditioning and inflation.

Civilian pilots are moving away from beard bans. But some airlines remain conservative and for the safe outcome of special situations, their pilots are forbidden to wear a beard. For example, in the event of a depressurization, many have seen it in films, oxygen masks fall out. If the passengers have simple oxygen devices, then the masks of the pilots are different. They are more functional and similar in design to the oxygen masks of military ships, where a beard is inappropriate. Just for a happy ending similar situations you can not wear vegetation on the beard.

While traveling, many have probably noticed that the pilots of regular aircraft are always clean-shaven. This is also clearly seen in all the famous films "Catch Me If You Can" and "Pearl Harbor". Also now it is especially noticeable against the background of the general fashion to wear thick beards.

Surely many will say that mandatory shaving is a banal charter that even civil aviation pilots must comply with. It is quite possible, but still I would like to tell you more about this fact.

The main and rather significant factor, due to which pilots are forbidden to wear a beard, is the safety of the entire aircraft.

The point is that in the case emergency pilots are required to wear oxygen masks. In the case of a lush beard, it simply will not fit snugly to the face and, as a result, will endanger the life of both the pilot and all passengers. Everyone knows that the control of the aircraft depends entirely on the qualifications and general health of the pilot, and it is for this reason that such a rule has been introduced.

Did you know before that pilots are not allowed to wear beards?

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Who else is not allowed to wear a beard?

There are other professions in which wearing a beard is strictly contraindicated. For example, all service personnel should shave their beards and keep their hair in a bun, as there is a high risk that it could get into a dish or drink. As a rule, employees of the subway, railway service, persons in the public service, officials and politicians also cut their beards. It is believed that such a dress code framework is designed to add solidity to the employee, and help other people to like themselves. As a rule, the dress code of teachers and educators is determined by the internal regulations of the institution.

For reference! Rescue service employees, firefighters do not have the right to wear a beard due to the fact that it will also interfere with the equipment and violate full tightness.

In most cases, a beard will be a big advantage in a place where there are large temperature differences. Growing a beard is preferred by sailors, climbers, archaeologists and just those who can afford full care.

Brief conclusion

Sometimes, when going on a trip or to a restaurant, it is extremely important to pay attention to the staff themselves. His behavior, dress code features can tell a lot about the institution or the management of the flight service.

It is precisely because of such strict rules that representatives of the above professions can afford not to shave only during holidays or long-term vacations.

If you need a smooth and safe shave, you can use an electric razor, and also, for those who like to combine quality with antiquity, a T-shaped or straight razor will do.

Men wear beards for various reasons.

Some people are just too lazy to shave, others consider it an aesthetic manifestation of masculinity, it seems to someone that the bristles emphasize the beauty of the face.

In some specialties, a beard is prohibited, and in some, on the contrary, it is common.

Professions associated with responsibility for people, for their lives and health, as well as those in which great importance has a corporate image, may not allow growing a beard.

It is interesting to know the reasons for the norms for the aesthetic appearance of the face for various workers. How can facial hair get in the way of civic duty? And what can dispose an employee to grow stubble on his face?

Wearing a beard in various professions

There is a job for which a bearded face is rather the norm:

• geologist;
• archaeologist;
• climber.

On business trips, shaving every day is inconvenient.. Cultural workers - artists, writers, musicians - may forget to shave their faces immaculately due to their enthusiasm for their work. Priests are required to wear a long beard by decree of the Diocese.

In creative professions where physical characteristics are important, such as actors and models, the presence of facial stubble depends on the specific project. A creative runway image and photo shoot concept may require a freshly shaved face for the model.

If a professional model has a certain look that includes no facial hair, then they will continue to be exploited. Actor's face business card motion pictures. If the actor is ordered to shave on the set, then he cannot refuse it under the terms of the contract.

Civil servants

Beards are prohibited for employees of state-owned enterprises according to the procedure: officials, politicians, metro workers, employees of such enterprises as Gazprom, Rosneft, Sberbank. Reasons for the ban:

1. A question of citizens' trust: it is believed that a bearded man cannot inspire confidence.
2. A clean-shaven face in a man is an indicator of high social status and expression of the company's image.
3. The neat look of the face goes well with the uniform.

This type of ban is justified only by issues of image and psychology.. A bearded face is an attribute of religions such as Islam and Judaism, but a civil servant must demonstrate his neutrality.

There are no technical reasons for a ban on beards among civil servants.

Rescuers and pilots

It is forbidden to grow stubble on the face of all rescuers: firefighters, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This is due to the instructions for the use of breathing apparatus. A beard on the face can interfere with:

• tightness of the face mask;
• valve operation.

But why shouldn't airplane pilots wear beards? The reason for the need for a smooth face for the rescuer may be the use of a gas mask. If there is excess hair on the face, there is a possibility of gaps between the face and the gas mask, into which gas can enter. Such rules exist in Russia and the USA.

The rules for the smoothness of the face in connection with the operation of the breathing mask are also relevant for pilots.

Chefs and catering workers

Sanitary hygiene rules for catering workers require cooks to be clean-shaven, however, allow the chef to have a beard when wearing a special mesh.

The ban can be logically explained by the fact that in the presence of facial hair, hair can fall into the dish, which is naturally unacceptable according to sanitary and even ethical standards.

The appearance of the employees of the hall (waiters) determines the company's regulations.

Teachers and lecturers

There is no official decree that teachers in Russia should not have facial hair.

Therefore, whether it is possible to go to school with a beard or not, as well as the appearance of employees as a whole is determined by the regulations of the educational institution.

However, such a norm exists in Tajikistan.

The Ministry of Education of Tajikistan has issued a circular that requires all teachers under the age of 50 to shave smoothly, teachers over 50 are allowed to wear a beard no longer than 3 cm.

Police officers

Many readers are interested in the question of whether it is possible to wear a beard in the police.

We will try to answer in detail.

The charter of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Russia does not allow the wearing of a beard. Even slight unshavenness can provoke a reprimand from superiors.

Wearing beards by police officers is not possible due to the possible need to use a gas mask.

In 2012, the government introduced a decree abolishing the wearing of beards in the Iraqi police, the reason for which is the desire of the leadership that the image of law enforcement officials be religiously neutral.

Employees of large companies

In many organizations, there are corporate standards for the dress code of subordinates. One of the obligatory points of such prescriptions is the absence of bristles.

The main driving factor of restrictions is the organization's concern for its image. A clean-shaven face is a symbol of neatness, and a beard, according to management, can provoke untidiness.

In international, financial and political organizations, the rules for appearance, which includes shaved face for men, apply to the following positions:

1. consultants;
2. press secretaries;
3. customer service managers;
4. lawyers;
5. middle managers.

All professions related to working with clients, including the profession of a security guard, fall under the need for a neat, hair-free face for a man.

astronauts

Modern Russian regulations require astronauts to refuse to grow facial hair.

The new rules are due to technical necessity, because falling hair can get into the equipment, which is fraught with disaster, for safety reasons astronauts must use a razor.

And although doing this in zero gravity is not the easiest thing to do, however, a beard moistened with foam must be quickly and reliably disposed of.

In some professions, there are requirements for appearance that are dictated by the customer. The main reasons for the infringement of the right to wear bristles are the use of masks, safety requirements for the operation of special equipment, hygiene standards and corporate image.