re: No Shave November, 14 hours to get your shave on

Yeah, I think that "professional setting" rule/excuse comes from the older generation (bosses) not being a fan of beards in a white collar workplace, so they outlaw it. Gives them more control over their employees. I know my dad gave me a little flak when I first grew mine out after high school about not being able to work with one, and I've had every permutation of facial hair imaginable over the years with not one comment from a boss. Other than nice moustache, .

I never take the "professional setting" excuse seriously anymore; all that means is "the guy who signs my checks is insecure"