Fair comment to make. By no means is a tongue stud part of any company's uniform, it certainly isn't with mine - which is a good thing. However, it may be possible that this chap simply forgot he had it in.
I am not trying to justify it - but I have one myself and when it has been in your mouth for over three years it is possible to forget its even there! I remember not long after I started, I made the mistake of leaving it in, however a kind workmate informed me in the briefing so I was not caught out on the flight or by a senior.
The problem is, when it is hidden in your mouth, many people may not notice until you start up a conversation, but in this mans case - it should have also been noticed when answering his briefing questions before the flight. If you noticed it - then someone else will have.
Even though I have one, I do agree with company policy. Even in the case of clear tongue studs which some of my friends have been known to get away with. The fact is, although I love having one, many passengers may see it in a very different light - afterall it is a piercing in an unconventional place.
what does everyone else think?
craic1510
