I'm a man and I like to wear make up just because I want to,because I like the way my face looks with it,so why is it still seen as a tabu that a guy likes to wear make up??????I wanted to buy a foundation in a shop today and felt really embarrassed because one of the st...d sale assistants laughhed at me just because I was buying make up???What's so funny about it?What do you think?I'm so mad
Who cares if you want to wear makeup? This is YOUR life not the coworkers and not someone else. If you want to wear the makeup then so be it. Free country, Don't ever let someone's ignorance effect you. Also, I would of reported her behavior to the management. That is rude and unacceptable. Don't ever tolerate childish behavior like that. Customers come first always.
NinjaNeer answered Friday July 6 2012, 10:08 am: You're not alone. Lots of guys wear makeup these days, believe it or not. Heck, my 6'3" 250 lb husband has bought foundation for a formal event we were going to (he had terrible razor burn).
It all depends on where you are and where you shop. If you're in a large urban centre, they probably wouldn't bat an eye. In a small town drug store, the reaction might be a little more like what you describe.
In any case, next time this happens to you have a reply ready. You don't have to be snarky, just let them know that you try to look your best. Also, I personally would have walked out of that store and reported the employee behaviour to their manager. Really not acceptable, and they shouldn't get your money. [ NinjaNeer's advice column | Ask NinjaNeer A Question ]
JustJessOx answered Friday July 6 2012, 9:19 am: Hey there,
It's just the way society is,was and always will be.
We have set norms on what is deemed "socially acceptable" and what is not.
Years ago it was women couldn't work or vote or wear pants. Men did all the work Women stayed at home.
Thankfully society has changed an awful lot since then. But you have to bear in mind it's still evolving.
Personally I think each to their own. It's your life do whatever you're comfortable with and what makes you happy. I know a lot of guys who wear guy liner,and I know a lot of guys who would rip the piss on them because of it.
You really shouldn't worry so much about what people think. I know it's easier said than done but you will waste so much time and energy stressing over it. You shouldn't be embarrassed. For all they know it could be for a girl you know anyway.
It's just a little hard for people to accept. It's like a guy wearing a skirt people would find it weird. Same with make up in some cases.
Maybe one day it will be different. Until then continue doing you :)
Much <3
Jess 18/f [ JustJessOx's advice column | Ask JustJessOx A Question ]
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