2006-07-12 05:09:52 · 30 answers · asked by GRAHAM D 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Depends on the culture...
When we compare different cultures, we are being ethno-centric...in other words, we use our culture as a yardstick to measure up other cultures.
Fingernail growth is a prime example. The average North American would say that long fingernails on men is absolutely revolting, and a practice that should be left for women. In Asian cultures, long fingernails are accepted on men, and is not looked on in an 'uncommonly feminine' practice.
It is hard at a given moment not to be ethno-centric, expecially if a certain practice goes against certain morals...but for example, a bikini in North America is looked on as something normal, whereas certain cultures look on such a baring of flesh in distaste. We think other cultures are wierd, but they could probably say the same thing about us.
Ethnocentricity aside, its all about personal preference.
2006-07-12 05:33:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah B 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If that is your culture, but it's kinda gross because some people don't take care of them. Oh yeah unless you snort cocaine, or play guitar. those are the only two things I can think of, of why men would want to have long nails. Other than that I don't really care for them
2006-07-12 12:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by alyssa_the_great21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, women do not like men with long finger nails!
2006-07-12 12:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ha Ha Charade You Are................... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a personal preference.....and personally I do not like long finger nails on men.....GROSS!
2006-07-12 12:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not something I prefer in men. I'm sure other cultures might appreciate it more.
2006-07-12 12:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by Annie Oakley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it gross... Men should have short well cleaned and gromed nails. I can't stand guys with dirty hands and long nails.
2006-07-12 12:12:47 · answer #6 · answered by dizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitively. It's of so much use when it start to itch. The scratchin is superb. Besides, you can reach futher in your nosestrils and your ears, for proper cleansing.
2006-07-12 12:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Blasphemer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noooo, yucky
2006-07-12 12:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't like it if my husband did...I think most women keep their fingernails to long!
2006-07-12 12:13:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manicured but not long
2006-07-12 17:37:50 · answer #10 · answered by littleredgeisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋