Is it OK to comb your hair at your desk at work?
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Topic: Is it OK to comb your hair at your desk at work?
Posted By: SuperGrover
Subject: Is it OK to comb your hair at your desk at work?
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2003 at 5:07pm
... she asks as she's doing just that.  I comb my hair on the train or on the subway all the time and get dirty looks. But then I don't care, because I'll never see those people again! Is it rude to comb my hair at work at my desk? Walking to the bathroom... it's so far away! And I feel silly carrying a comb across the building. :) ------------- "Hair is a part of you. It is not a part of me, because I am a frog." - Kermit the Frog on Sesame Street1b/N/ii ~ ??"/27"/32" |
Replies: 6
Posted By: SuperGrover
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2003 at 5:07pm
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... she asks as she's doing just that. I comb my hair on the train or on the subway all the time and get dirty looks. But then I don't care, because I'll never see those people again! Is it rude to comb my hair at work at my desk? Walking to the bathroom... it's so far away! And I feel silly carrying a comb across the building. :) !) ic a p`` -& `b . @p )2 ,-$ ! ! $ -$ ` , |
Posted By: LiliBeach
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2003 at 10:54pm
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I agree with you about the subway. I think it depends on how your office is set up. Is it in an open area? a cubicle? a private room? I think it also depends on the people near you. Some people think it is discusting. While me, I am so used to hair that if I find one in my food it does not bother me in the least, while others would not even eat. I personally do not find it offensive to brush. !- A `badera -, , @ )20`p )2$-!) !-,- )!4 r $(
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Posted By: littlewing
Date Posted: Aug 5, 2003 at 1:51pm
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hmmm....interesting question. I think if people see you brushing your hair at your desk, they may get the impression that you care more about your hair than your job! I know that is unfair, but some people are like that. Even though I sometimes file my nails at my desk, I think it looks unprofessional when I see others doing it! So, if you can comb through your hair at your desk without too many people seeing you, I think you could get away with it, but if you are in a very visible area, you should probably make the hike to the bathroom. (just my humble opinion  )
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Posted By: Mylissa
Date Posted: Aug 5, 2003 at 2:48pm
| Good question...and some very valid points. None of which I've thought about because I have my own office with lots of privacy. I do think tho would depend on circumstances and the environment in which you work...if very lax and casual then probably ok...if not then probably something better done in private. !,) Sa |
Posted By: caramia
Date Posted: Aug 8, 2003 at 2:26pm
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I think if you have some privacy, it's okay to brush or comb your hair at work. Even if you don't have an office, but have a cubicle, it is probably okay because a cubicle does afford some privacy. If you are a receptionist it's probably not a good idea to comb your hair at your desk because receptionists usually don't have much privacy at work - they are usually situated at an open desk in the front of the office. As far as the subway goes, I don't see anything wrong with combing your hair there. As long as it's not causing your hair to flip or fling onto anyone sitting right next to you I don't see any big deal. The subway is not a professional environment like work. Also, you see people powdering their noses and putting on lipstick on the subway and many other places. Caramia  ! A an pep` %)$0 p % 0`` &%! $(!$ %-%,$ p +$
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Posted By: phil
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2003 at 6:11am
| As long as the comber doesn't have lice or dandruff, then I do not see why anyone would object.0 ), |
Posted By: enfys
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2003 at 3:02pm
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It depends on if your flicking dandruff on your work I suppose! Maybe it's not okay if you do it all the time, but it's not like you're dying your hair in work. It also depends on if you're co-workers do, cause if lots of people do something it's more acceptable. $- P cn`dp0% 00BB .(4`p /.%%%,-)! !!%,!,`" !,
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