What if the job is a waitress or a receptionist or salesperson or someone else who has to deal with the public all the time?
Employers can insist that their public representatives be well groomed, appropriately dressed, and personable. It is wrong to assume that fat people are not capable of serving the public well. Consider comedian and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell. She is charming, engaging, immensely popular, and makes all her guests feel welcome. She has stated on network television that she weighs over 200 pounds. But she would obviously be an excellent candidate for any position that required interaction with clients or members of the public.
