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To think this is rude?

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anxiousmumy · 11/04/2024 12:58

Discussing my wedding with a hairdresser who is highlighting my hair, When I realise she knows a friend of mine who will be my maid of honour.
When I tell her said friend is my maid of honour, she says oh, you're brave. I'd make her wear a bag when she stands next to you.

Now friend IS stunning and I'm very much not, but it stung a little.
Am I being a snowflake or is this rude?

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Volpini · 14/04/2024 14:16

No one is ugly, unless they are ugly on the inside.
To not be fickle or jealous to even think about not having a good looking made of honour shows your character, which I am sure makes you beautiful.
The hairdresser may have being bitchy or it may simply have been a clumsy way of expressing how SHE(the hairdresser) wouldn’t have the confidence to have someone stand next to her (ie the hairdresser was expressing a lack of confidence in her OWN looks.) Who knows.
Im sorry she hurt you. You will have a beautiful day surrounded by people who see your beautiful self: your maid of honour, and your partner.
Have the best day.

Peoplealwaysleavemespeechless · 14/04/2024 13:47

Don't ever call yourself ugly!!! Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and your future husband sees your beauty.

You will be the prettiest woman on your special day and your maid of honour will be horrified if you told her someone said this to you.

She's a cheeky fucker and I would have said something, even a "jokey" well thanks that's nice of you!!!!

Don't let one comment play on your mind and spoil your wedding prep, keep enjoying this amazing run up to your wedding I hope you have an absolutely amazing wedding and wonderful marriage

Hankunamatata · 14/04/2024 13:37

It's a joke on how stunning your friend is. I would have just laughed.

hottchocolatte · 14/04/2024 13:30

That was rude and tactless of her OP

coastalhawk · 14/04/2024 13:28

It might be that she has often thought this person is beautiful and might have said the same to 90% of women. But don't know. It is a bit off and I'd be a bit hurt but maybe assume clumsy rather than intentionally rude.

TubeScreamer · 14/04/2024 13:23

Really rude thing to say!

Concannon88 · 14/04/2024 12:33

Sounds like she was trying to be complimentary to your moh but it did sound like a rude comparison. Its worth noting, everyone is stunning to someone 😊

samestyle · 14/04/2024 12:23

It's rude but I've never seen anyone outshine a bride yet, you will look amazing.

Helpimfalling · 14/04/2024 12:17

RazzberryGem · 11/04/2024 13:35

I don't think she meant it as an insult necessarily, but it was a little rude and uncalled for. Sounds like she was more clueless than malicious?

Maybe she's a little bit awkward and was using it as a bit of ice breaker of sorts or thought of it as a compliment to your friend ?

I agree

CynthiaRothrock · 14/04/2024 12:00

But you are and will be pretty. Noone is truly ugly or pretty, yes there are different levels of attractiveness but the "ugly" one will still have pretty eye/lips/hair/PERSONALITY and the pretyy one will have a "fault" too . The "pretty" girl will have her own insecurities about her appearance, just because the outside world sees her as pretty doesn't mean she will see that in herself. Hairdresser is obviously insecure in her own looks to make a comment like that.

Weddingbells6 · 14/04/2024 11:49

saveforthat · 14/04/2024 08:34

You are on the wrong thread.

I don’t know how to delete it! 😂

Rebeldiamond1 · 14/04/2024 11:14

penjil · 11/04/2024 14:57

I would have tried to embarrass the hairdresser and said "A bag? What do you mean?"

Then let her explain away ...😂😂😂

Errr yes she is!

Rebeldiamond1 · 14/04/2024 11:05

anxiousmumy · 11/04/2024 12:58

Discussing my wedding with a hairdresser who is highlighting my hair, When I realise she knows a friend of mine who will be my maid of honour.
When I tell her said friend is my maid of honour, she says oh, you're brave. I'd make her wear a bag when she stands next to you.

Now friend IS stunning and I'm very much not, but it stung a little.
Am I being a snowflake or is this rude?

If your friend is stunning Id say she was just being honest. As an adult you should probably take it without being upset and not paranoid that it was a dig at you but an acknowledgement of how attractive your friend is. Or would you rather she lied? Sounds a bit teenage to get upset over something when you know the truth of it.

Whatifthehokeycokey · 14/04/2024 10:56

That's horribly rude. I would find a different wedding hairdresser.

cockadoodledandy · 14/04/2024 09:42

I think you’re being a snowflake. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with acknowledging someone is highly attractive.

ETA I don’t think she was calling you ugly. She was saying your MoH is an absolute stunner. That’s not the same thing. You can still be a 9, but if she’s a 10 then she’s more attractive.

LouHey · 14/04/2024 09:10

Haha! What a dumb thing to say! I'm sure she was joking though.

I disagree that she's calling you ugly. Saying your friend is stunning, doesn't make everyone outside if that category, "ugly".

The hairdresser would feel insecure with your friend as her bridesmaid, she is more likely poking fun at herself with her joke and just didn't think it through.

101Nutella · 14/04/2024 08:36

She sounds unhappy inside and jealous.

YANBU- she was being mean.

saveforthat · 14/04/2024 08:34

Weddingbells6 · 13/04/2024 20:34

Had a birthday last month (not a special one) and didn’t receive a card or present from my eldest child who left home 2 years ago. The relationship is good, I did receive a message wishing me a happy birthday but I felt quite hurt by this and I’m wondering how others would feel? If it makes any difference I always make sure I send cards / presents in advance to all my family so they have them to open on their actual birthday - I suspect they will bring mine at some point but to me it feels kind of pointless after the date. I saw them a few days before my birthday so some slight planning would have avoided this and I doubt money is an issue.

You are on the wrong thread.

saveforthat · 14/04/2024 08:30

thismummydrinksgin · 13/04/2024 11:02

She's not talking about you she's talking about how stunning your friend is x

This. She probably said it without thinking and then realised afterwards how clumsy it would have sounded. I don't think it's rude at all, unless you found her rude throughout the whole appointment. People are so sensitive nowadays.

NAY0110 · 14/04/2024 07:43

This is really rude and unnecessary but at the same time I don't think they meant harm, I think they were just saying a throe away comment to praise your friends looks but not intent to bash yours if you get me. Your going to look beautiful on your day regardless and there's someone who she will stand next to who will need to wear a bag next to her to not outshine her the world is full of beautiful women and your one of them X

BlessedKali · 13/04/2024 23:53

WarshipRocinante · 11/04/2024 13:10

Maybe on a night out, differences in looks are noticeable and might matter if that sort of thing bothers you. But I always think, when looking at wedding photos, that it never ever matters in that situation. The eye is always drawn to the bride and groom, the bride always looks wonderful and happy, surrounded by friends and new husband. What your bridesmaids look like doesn’t even come into it. Your hairdresser is an idiot. You will look beautiful.

This is so true, I have never once looked at a photo of a wedding and admired the bridesmaids mroe than the bride.

Maddy70 · 13/04/2024 23:48

Shes just saying how beautiful your friend is shes talking about her not you

She was clumsy bit i Don't think it was meant nastily

ASeagulStoleMyIceCream · 13/04/2024 23:44

It was rude, but in reality probably just a thoughtless comment.
She might internally have wanted the floor to open up after she said it. I think everyone at some point have said things that afterwards they realise have come out wrong.

Bunnylove19 · 13/04/2024 23:35

anxiousmumy · 11/04/2024 13:34

I am ugly, I don't need a hairdresser to point it out though :(

Anybody can be ugly if that is their point of view about you or themselves. Same with beauty and I bet to your partner you will be the most stunning person in the from on your wedding day!

Your hairdresser has no situational awareness! She has lost personal skills from her days filled with idle gossip and wouldn’t know a happy radiant bride if she landed in her “chair” by the sounds of it.

Yes your friend may be beautiful. But you are beautiful too xx

Hotgirlwinter · 13/04/2024 23:20

thismummydrinksgin · 13/04/2024 11:02

She's not talking about you she's talking about how stunning your friend is x

Exactly my thoughts.

Shes said something completely innocent and because of your insecurity you’ve made it way more than it was.

at worst it was a daft comment

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