Would I employ you if you were obese? No I would not. You…
“Would I employ you if you were obese? No I would not. You would give the wrong impression to the clients of my business. I need people to look energetic, professional and efficient. If you are obese you look lazy.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Obesity is judged as laziness, implying it harms professional image and client perception.
In simple terms: Obesity is seen as unprofessional.
Avoid hiring based on appearance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- client-facing roles
- health policies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is appearance a fair job criterion?
- How can bias be reduced?
Discriminatory and ignores competence.