I wouldnt say bad, but the old fashion view is more to do with goatees and the rebellion years of the 60's / 70's. I think it was the same in the work place, that staff had to be clean shaven etc but as you say, it has become more relaxed and perhaps fashionable once again to do so. Mostly thanks to TV and films shaping our acceptance of them.
However, I assume this is only cultural though and pertaining to the english.
I've tried on & off with a goatee over many years, as my facial hair (only before idiots pass comments) /beard hair used to grow black, blonde and ginger. I was born blonde, now its mousey blonde/dark blonde, my hair product darkens it somewhat.
But now the goatee is mostly white n ginger ish lol.
So ive had mine about 6 months or so now and a handful of custies who are much older than me and have been with me for many years, have passed favourable comments. Others dont care or havent expressed any opinions either way. New customers, again dont care and the others I dont see anyway, so it doesnt matter.