Are nose rings a no-no at work?

• Author: Galanes, Philip
• Position: Social Q's - Brief article

I'm 18 and work part-time at a cafe. I want to pierce my nose. (Nothing crazy, just a teeny-tiny ring.) But I'm afraid my boss will fire me or force me to take it out. What do you think?

--Amanda, New York

FIRST I HAVE TO ASK: Have you ever considered how hard it'll be for you to blow your nose properly with even a "teeny-tiny ring"? My next thought is for your parents. Are they on board?

In any case, the best approach would be to ask your boss...