About 10 minutes ago, I had the first real odd reaction from someone. A lady was walking along the corridor of my building. I was behind her. When she saw me, i could tell that she got scared. For the next 10-15 steps, she walked with her head turned and looking at me. Finally, I said "Sorry, I'm just walking to the stairs." She seemed relieved, but still a little frightened.I have no idea if the bald head and goatee was a factor, but I really don't have many people that are afraid of me. I am bigger than the average guy, but I am by no means scary looking. People actually tell me that I have a friendly face.It was actually kinda cool. It was a fun to scare someone for a change.As for the skinhead thing, just get a tan and then you'll look fine. Skinheads are typically not tan. Also, do what Saintc says. His advice is as good as it is funny.
I think the world is over the whole "Nazi Skinhead" stereotype from the 80s. There are enough clearly non-racist types rocking the look that it's really a non-issue. When I get home I will dig up some links on the history of the skinhead movement that show the nazi jackasses as an aberration and a departure from the original movement, albeit one that gained a lot of attention. Some of the original skins in England were Jamaicans or in gangs or bands with Jamaicans.Don't wear polyester bomber jackets, swastikas, iron crosses, the phrase "RaHoWa" anywhere on your person or any other similar paraphernalia and all should be well. If anyone is in doubt, go hug a Hasidic Jew to be sure!
Acts of Random Kindness.