Oct 4, 2005
Sometimes I decide to stop shaving for a while. This decision is usually based on the fact that running a sharp piece of metal across my face tends to hurt sometimes. Plus, it saves time and energy. I can be a bit lazy. But when I stop shaving, I try to keep everything at least somewhat neatly trimmed so I don't look like a dirty freak.
But the best part about not shaving is the number of comments I receive from people. One girl plainly stated, "I really don't like it" with a disgusted look on her face. Another girl said, "I think it looks pretty good. I don't mean on you. I mean guys in general." And after a month of not shaving, my boss asked, "Are you trying to grow a beard or something?" It's like my social experiment: See how many mean and offensive things people can say. And it's not like people try to mask their feelings or anything. Nothing like, "Hey that's different" or "What does your wife think?" Instead, I hear things that you wouldn't normally hear from a person concerning your appearance. I don't go around saying things like, "Ouch. Your haircut is hideous." "Nice try with the whole weight loss thing. But not quite." "Is that makeup you're wearing? Oh. Oh."
If I was really offended, I would just shave. That's pretty easy. But I kinda like the comments I get. It's entertaining. I guess it just surprises me how open and honest people are with me. Sometimes I'll answer that I'm letting myself go. Y'know, 'cause I'm married. I have no reason to try to look good anymore. #lifestyle
But the best part about not shaving is the number of comments I receive from people. One girl plainly stated, "I really don't like it" with a disgusted look on her face. Another girl said, "I think it looks pretty good. I don't mean on you. I mean guys in general." And after a month of not shaving, my boss asked, "Are you trying to grow a beard or something?" It's like my social experiment: See how many mean and offensive things people can say. And it's not like people try to mask their feelings or anything. Nothing like, "Hey that's different" or "What does your wife think?" Instead, I hear things that you wouldn't normally hear from a person concerning your appearance. I don't go around saying things like, "Ouch. Your haircut is hideous." "Nice try with the whole weight loss thing. But not quite." "Is that makeup you're wearing? Oh. Oh."
If I was really offended, I would just shave. That's pretty easy. But I kinda like the comments I get. It's entertaining. I guess it just surprises me how open and honest people are with me. Sometimes I'll answer that I'm letting myself go. Y'know, 'cause I'm married. I have no reason to try to look good anymore. #lifestyle