Tongue Rings And The Workplace

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There comes a time when we all have to reconcile that person we are after the work day has ended, with that person we are between 8 to 5. For some people, those people are one in the same. For other people, exploring a side of their personality not conventionally accepted in the place of their work is both a challenge and an opportunity.

For professionals in several industries, like insurance, banking and public education, decorative jewelry like tongue rings or tattoos in obvious places like a forearm or neck could potentially be a problem during the hiring process. An employer might have legitimate concerns about how an applicant may be perceived by potential clients, board members or other stakeholders like parents. It may sound silly or out of time, but the fact remains that nontraditional body adornment makes a certain statement, just as it's intended to. Only sometimes you don't want that statement to be what people remember about you.

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In other workplace environments, the wearing of tongue rings is more accepted. I've seen young adults wear tasteful, small rings in their nose and tongue when dining out and checking out at a register. Certainly, in some of today's newest roles, say in internet marketing fields, tongue rings and other body art is much more acceptable, perhaps even preferential given the proclivity for those which stand out to garner the most attention, ergo the largest following.

Depending upon the policy in your work place, you may be able to wear tongue rings while working directly with customers. Try to remember that your speech may be altered so account for that and speak slowly and clearly, at least until your client or group gets to understand your speech patterns. Keep the polarizing tongue rings for the late-night party, leaving the more sedate tongue rings for the office.

Tongue Rings And The Workplace

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Tongue Piercing Aftercare - 13 Tips To Prevent Infection

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Tongue piercing has become extremely popular nowadays for quite a number of reasons which include pleasure enhancement, shock value and social appearances. If you desire to get your tongue pierced it is worth noting that you must do your research before doing so.

There are several important factors those that must be taken into account before getting your tongue pierced. Before you even step foot into the piercing shop you must have substantial knowledge about the aftercare that you will need to perform.

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Here are a few tips that would make your piercing easier for you and get yourself healed up within the minimum possible time.

1. Primarily the most important factor in tongue piercing is that you must always get it done by a certified piercing professional since it reduces the risk by a great extent.

2. Since the tongue has one of the toughest muscles in your body there may be a little pain involved in tongue piercing procedure. You are advised to remain well prepared for that during the procedure and not to become unnecessarily paranoid because of the pain. Extraordinary stress and tension in such a case may make it hurt more.

3. In order to avoid infections make sure to use a clean and hygienic barbell while piercing your tongue.

4. Use long barbells as the tongue may get swollen after the piercing procedure. A long barbell always helps to accommodate the swelling.

5. For tongue piercing aftercare it is advisable to take in liquid diets for a few days until your tongue is completely healed of the punctured wound. Generally it takes about two weeks for a complete healing.

6. Frequent use of mouth wash kills the useful bacteria in our oral cavity like lingual antimicrobial peptide and ptyalin. Limit washing your mouth with mouthwash to no more than twice a day.

7. Remember to wash your hands with antibacterial soap as a part of tongue piercing aftercare before touching the piercing.

8. Consume cold water frequently to tackle the swelling of the tongue. You may also crush some ice cubes and put them inside your mouth around the pierced area.

9. Avoid eating hard food objects like chocolates and chips. Instead try to eat ice cream in greater quantity.

10. Try to regularly rotate the barbell.

11. Check that the barbell remains tightened before going off to sleep as you may swallow a loose barbell or may get stuck inside your throat.

12. Do not indulge in any kind of oral sex and continue with all your tongue piercing aftercare until the piercing has got itself completely healed.

13. Avoid swimming or smoking until the piercing wounded has been fully healed.

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BONUS: Christine Crotts has written an additional piece on tongue piercing aftercare. This is in addition to her many articles on how to design your own tattoo.

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