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From the Carolyn Hax chat:
Should I comment on altered appearance?
A technician who has serviced out HVAC system for 15 years came today. He was wearing hoop earrings, mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick. My first thought was "that's a little dramatic for daytime wear." I know that he is married and has adult children. I didn't comment on his transformation. He'll be back in six months -- should I say something then?
Carolyn Hax
"That's a great color on you." (Translation: You're safe here.) Otherwise, no.
[isa comment: I love CH's reply, no notes! but am eyebrowing hard at the LW, especially for "dramatic" and the relevance of marriage/kids]
Should I comment on altered appearance?
A technician who has serviced out HVAC system for 15 years came today. He was wearing hoop earrings, mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick. My first thought was "that's a little dramatic for daytime wear." I know that he is married and has adult children. I didn't comment on his transformation. He'll be back in six months -- should I say something then?
Carolyn Hax
"That's a great color on you." (Translation: You're safe here.) Otherwise, no.
[isa comment: I love CH's reply, no notes! but am eyebrowing hard at the LW, especially for "dramatic" and the relevance of marriage/kids]
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I have never heard anyone comment on Johnny Depp's eyeliner as being too dramatic for the high seas, either, come to think of it 🤣 Or asking "why is he wearing a face full of make up on the high seas? Isn't he just going to sweat it all off within the first hour??? That seems like a *ton* of effort. What is happening here?"