I personally do not think it is rude, as long as you're not at the table. My friends have differing opinions. What do you think?
2006-06-13 14:06:50 · 12 answers · asked by Red 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's okay to lightly dab on lipstick(not using a lip brush)in public,but powder and other makeup should be taken to the restroom.
2006-06-13 14:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
when you are by your self
out of doors by yourself it is OK
when in doors in an informal setting by yourself
someplace like a fast food restaurant where kids run
around or in a mall it is OK.
when in doors in a formal setting by yourself
someplace like a business office or higher priced restaurant
it is more polite to go into the restroom aka Powder room.
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when with friends it is NEVER OK. for the same reason one does not talk on a cellphone while visiting with friends.
It means you are not really paying attention to them, which is a form of rudeness.
2006-06-13 21:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by coachelarose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you 100%; as long as you are not at the table, it should be perfectly acceptable. I am sure there may be another instance/acception or two which I have overlooked along the way; but, I can't think of any at this writing.
2006-06-13 21:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by amber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on where you live. I happen to live in the kick-back land of California where we don't even understand manners. Nevertheless... we also live in a state of cars. Do not put on your makeup while driving because it WILL incite road rage! Other than that... live and let live. So what if you put on lipstick in public... come on!!!
2006-06-13 21:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Powder Room.
2006-06-13 21:09:55 · answer #5 · answered by rockEsquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think more than rude, its like a lack of hygene.
It really bugs me when people do that in public, its perfect in a restroom, but thats the place for it...!!!
2006-06-13 21:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by cristybustillo731 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not rude at all, unless by powder your nose you mean snort some blow. you probably shouldnt do that in public.
2006-06-13 21:10:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its sexy to see a girl touch herself up its not like flossing or using a toothpick in public or the worst blowing your nose! as long as its not unappealing to see then their is nothing wrong with doing it in a public domain just like adjusting your collar or retying your shoes
2006-06-13 21:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by jayson f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I think if you are discreet, it's OK, but I would never do it at a table while eating.
2006-06-13 21:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not rude at all. what is rude is looking like a skank because you put on to much makeup
2006-06-13 21:14:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋