[libraryofbabel]

Why not? People wear brightly colored jewelry or “statement” eyewear in a professional context all the time.

Are you saying that it’s “professional” to hide your disability if you have hearing loss? If so, then I strongly disagree. It’s a personal choice.

[nicoburns]

Indeed, to make an even more direct comparison: brightly coloured glasses are very common these days. They seem to be treated like neckties: it's acceptable for them to standout even in very formal situations.

[mdw]

I didn’t mean it to be about ‘hiding’ your disability. I wear glasses and I would never wear brightly coloured rims in a professional environment. By my own standards, in a work place you stand out by the merits of your work, not on what you’re wearing.

[PedroBatista]

Dude... chill.

Even if you can be “right” you’ll be alone on Merit Island, let it go it doesn’t matter have some fun and let others have their “things” too.