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northchesterforest · 2024-07-16T07:05:18+00:00

Does it bother you when you see people doing this? If so, why?

BIossomtoes · 17/07/2024 09:48

Allfur · 17/07/2024 09:41

It's a form of narcissism, having no care for how you affect those around you

It really isn’t. Narcissism is a serious mental disorder, trivialising it like this is so wrong.

Nanny0gg · 17/07/2024 09:47

AngeloMysterioso · 16/07/2024 19:47

Your pearl clutching is hilarious.

It’s make up FFS, not masturbating or bikini waxing!

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Why so rude?

The OP asked for opinions.

She has them

Halfheadhighlights · 17/07/2024 09:46

Werweisswohin · 17/07/2024 09:09

People always jump to use the word 'hate' when someone simply expresses a preference or a dislike, or responds to a question.
It's the same on the 'dog friendly' threads - being called a 'hater' just because you don't love dogs everywhere.
There's a huge difference between dislike and hate.

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I know the difference. There was a thread on here a few weeks back about how bad make up is. The attitudes were disgusting, did you see it?

Allfur · 17/07/2024 09:41

It's a form of narcissism, having no care for how you affect those around you

Werweisswohin · 17/07/2024 09:09

Halfheadhighlights · 17/07/2024 07:30

It wouldn’t bother me. Although I wouldn’t be able to do it myself, for me I don’t like people watching me do that.

it does baffle me though, the strong opinions and hate some women on here have about other women wearing make up.

People always jump to use the word 'hate' when someone simply expresses a preference or a dislike, or responds to a question.
It's the same on the 'dog friendly' threads - being called a 'hater' just because you don't love dogs everywhere.
There's a huge difference between dislike and hate.

JMSA · 17/07/2024 07:32

I might touch it up, like powder my nose or reapply lipstick.
But I wouldn't start it from scratch on public transport.
I don't know, it just seems kinda lazy to me, as it should be prioritised at home.

Halfheadhighlights · 17/07/2024 07:30

It wouldn’t bother me. Although I wouldn’t be able to do it myself, for me I don’t like people watching me do that.

it does baffle me though, the strong opinions and hate some women on here have about other women wearing make up.

GinAndBeerIt · 17/07/2024 07:28

@Thedayb4youcame yes 😂

CoffeeCantata · 17/07/2024 07:23

bostonchamps · 16/07/2024 23:47

Forced against your will? Are you sure about that?

You're perfectly free to move and/or get off the train.

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That had never occurred to me!

You've clearly never been on my London commute, jammed in (if lucky enough to get a seat, with strap-hangers blocking your exit).

No, I've been squashed in and constantly nudged by a couple of people in the past as they rub, brush and contour. Smelly too - and then one sprayed scent!

Itsmychristmasdress · 17/07/2024 00:47

I actually think this is a patriarchy thing. Back years ago women were supposed to be mysterious, applying lippie before the husband wakes up, you should always look done etc. Seeing the practicalities behind the mystery would be very unlady like. However in society now, most or out of what I see, women now wear make up purely for themselves, so it doesn't matter who "sees" us applying it, because we don't always look "done" and that's fine too.

clownfacey · 17/07/2024 00:10

I’m currently on the train on my way home from work. I’ll be back on the train at just after 6am, waking before 5am. My toddler will likely wake me up several times during my limited sleep window.

I don’t wear much make up - but the make up I do wear will definitely be being applied on the train tomorrow. People should not think so deeply into judging others. You don’t know anything about their lives or what they are juggling.

paristotokyo · 16/07/2024 23:52

I really don't mind if someone is doing it in front of me and would probably secretly try to see if I can learn any tips. Also like seeing the end transformation lol. But I'd feel too self conscious to do it myself, though.

bostonchamps · 16/07/2024 23:47

CoffeeCantata · 16/07/2024 17:25

Yes it does.

I feel I'm being forced against my will into an intimate situation with the person doing their make-up. It's rude and inconsiderate - and rather entitled.

Teeth-cleaning, making up, hair-doing etc are all very personal routines and I'm not comfortable doing them in front of others (except my very closest relations) and I don't know where to look when people subject me to theirs.

OP asked for views, and that's mine.

Forced against your will? Are you sure about that?

You're perfectly free to move and/or get off the train.

Thedayb4youcame · 16/07/2024 23:04

GinAndBeerIt · 16/07/2024 23:02

If I tried putting make up on on a train then knowing my luck I'd end up taking my eye out with the mascara wand and putting a streak of lippy from my mouth to my eyebrows.

What, like this you mean?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1325635564237793

Smack the Pony: Car Makeup | Everyone who got a taxi out last night... | By Channel 4 LifestyleFacebook

Everyone who got a taxi out last night...

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1325635564237793

GinAndBeerIt · 16/07/2024 23:02

If I tried putting make up on on a train then knowing my luck I'd end up taking my eye out with the mascara wand and putting a streak of lippy from my mouth to my eyebrows.

Illegally18 · 16/07/2024 22:01

Emotss · 16/07/2024 08:43

Don't be that person. It is unclassy.

Yes, I agree. I'd use the word inelegant. I'm not sure why though, it's an instinctive feeling. It is an intimate thing. During the last century when they had those trains where there were 8 people in the carriage, four people sitting opposite 4 people, a woman put on a full face of makeup and I remember the embarassed tension in the carriage.

OCDmama · 16/07/2024 21:22

I love watching women put their makeup on. I have so little idea how to do my own, and like to see how everyone does it so differently.

Put it on by all means, but accept my (hopefully discreet) staring.

IdontlikePinaColada · 16/07/2024 21:20

So long as you don't get tetchy while I watch the performance, then go for it.

CoffeeCantata · 16/07/2024 21:01

AngeloMysterioso · 16/07/2024 19:47

Your pearl clutching is hilarious.

It’s make up FFS, not masturbating or bikini waxing!

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Different people, different standards of behaviour - who knew?

You do you and I'll do me, and I know which I'd rather be!

liverburd1 · 16/07/2024 20:50

For everyone saying it's intimate/private, does that make the make up counters in busy department stores the equivalent of a public orgy?? Sex club in the middle of the high street on a Saturday afternoon?

SwedishEdith · 16/07/2024 20:47

Oh, I love watching people put their makeup on in public. I love watching the transformation and seeing what they and if I can pick up any tips. I'd never do it myself as I'd feel cack-handed. I've been wearing make up nearly every day for over 40 years and yet, other than lipstick, I still feel awkward applying in public. Like I still do it wrong.

camelfinger · 16/07/2024 20:43

Doesn’t bother me, I’m always impressed with how well people do it, and so quickly.

SoozyWoozy5 · 16/07/2024 20:41

Yes, it bothers me. You did ask..

Krumblina · 16/07/2024 20:34

CoffeeCantata · 16/07/2024 18:56

But that's not a reasonable analogy. Watching TV or a film can be a social activity and not personal or intimate in the same way.

I don't want to find myself in what is effectively someone's boudoir while making the morning commute! It's really bad manners to make other people endure your personal grooming routines.

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Putting on makeup can be social. Have you been in a department store? A beauty salon? Girls get together and do makeovers.

Ksqordssvimy · 16/07/2024 20:30

AngeloMysterioso · 16/07/2024 19:47

Your pearl clutching is hilarious.

It’s make up FFS, not masturbating or bikini waxing!

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Shit... do I need to stop doing this too?