General Etiquette > Life...in general
Wearing Makeup
smarterthanu213:
A little background on me...I like to live simply. I don't spend an hour doing my hair every morning. My morning routine consists of dressing and brushing hair/teeth. I don't wear makeup. I wear chapstick or sometimes tinted lip balm. Occasionally I will wear a lipstick, and once in awhile I will wear some foundation.
My mother has informed me that I am being exceedingly disrespectful to my boyfriend for not wearing makeup around him. Oh, and I am also being rude to everyone else on the planet for not wearing makeup. She's the type of person who isn't seen without the whole getup--foundation, blush, eyeliner, shadow, mascara, lipstick, etc.
I don't have any hideous scars or disfigurements. I don't have pockmarks or acne scars. I might have a zit or two (which I DO usually try to cover up), but that's it.
Am I rude for not wearing makeup? Have I really been so competely clueless?
ETA: I also take care of other hygiene in the morning, in case you were wondering. I was just pointing out that I'm not very focused on makeup, hair, etc.
snacky-poo:
she's your mother - not your warden!! You can do as you want :)
Sounds like you are doing just fine. I don't always wear make -up, but am groomed. I think that's all that counts.
Lisbeth:
I don't think you're being rude.
My mother used to act the same way with me and my former boyfriend.
I'd tell your mother, "Mom, unless someone tells me that they are allergic or intolerant to makeup, it's solely my decision to make as to whether or not I'm going to wear it. It's not rude for me to leave it off, even in the presence of a boyfriend."
wetblanket:
Rude? No way. Not even close. It's not even a question.
Cosmetics companies would LOVE for women to believe that make-up is essential for basic social inclusion, but it's not.
Chartreuse:
No, it's not rude to not wear makeup. It IS rude to comment on somebody's appearance and personal choices on the matter, though. ;D You're fine, your mom's... well... your mom. :P
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