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Jasper Fair · 04-23-2008, 08:06 AM

I am a CODA Terp and it has been my experience over the years that there will be 'some' Clients that will be bothered by tats or piercings... it definitely IS visual noise and really should not be on display during the course of your professional interpreting scenarios. (Lots of people wll also tell you to your face that it does NOT bother them, but behind your back say something else...) It is best to give your client respect by limiting any visual noise that you may have by wearing appropriate attire, covering ink, and/or removing visible non-traditional piercings. After all, we are here to serve them, not to bring attention to ourselves!

04-23-2008, 08:06 AM	#37 (permalink)
Jasper Fair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	Inked Terps I am a CODA Terp and it has been my experience over the years that there will be 'some' Clients that will be bothered by tats or piercings... it definitely IS visual noise and really should not be on display during the course of your professional interpreting scenarios. (Lots of people wll also tell you to your face that it does NOT bother them, but behind your back say something else...) It is best to give your client respect by limiting any visual noise that you may have by wearing appropriate attire, covering ink, and/or removing visible non-traditional piercings. After all, we are here to serve them, not to bring attention to ourselves!