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[quote=Anonymous]I recently started to work in a semi-conservative place and dress quite well...tailored shirts, pants, tasteful shoes, etc. I stay in shape and I am hygienic.

However I have extremely sensitive facial skin so I only shave once a week or once in two weeks.

I've had a couple people at work (not my direct boss) and HR make a comment regarding my facial hair. At first I didn't say anything but when HR told me they've received a couple of comments, I explained that I have sensitive skin and can't shave often.

I'm of indian descent (not sikh) so there is no religious reason why i don't shave, its just not comfortable to do it more than once a week.

Do i need to get a note from a dermatologist to have them get off my back? I mean, this place isn't a tony white shoe place like cravath or brown brothers harriman. Nor is it the New York Yankees where they have a facial hair policy in print.

I have seen no HR literature that has spelled out facial hair guidelines/requirements.

How much of an issue is this at places where you guys work at and how would you suggest I resolve this issue? To be honest, It kind of irritates me because if they think it is an 'image issue' there are a lot of people who could stand to lose quite a bit of weight or dress with better fitting clothing. [/quote]

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