I'm Muslim with a goatee and an interviewer actually told me that "Would you mind shaving? Korean companies prefer clean shaven." One Dutch company also gave me a rant on how they were more progressive and tolerant in the Netherlands.

I don't know if it's related, but at least they brought it up. I suspect most don't and only realize it after the technical interview. It's also why I appreciate the pointless "culture screen" that happens before the 1 hour codility/leetcode, which happens before the actual technical interview. Let them have these multiple layers so at least I get feedback on what layer I'm stumbling on.

I guess it depends on the company, but as long as you aren't mischievously twirling it while cackling you should be good.

This must have been the problem. They probably didnt like my monocle or evil laughter either :)

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