2007-03-01 14:30:57 · 16 answers · asked by moonkissedwarrior 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes, brushing your hair in public is generally considered quite rude, though some people are less concerned with it than others. Traditionally, though, it's equated with brushing your teeth -- something that should be done in the bathroom or at home. There are hygienic reasons -- hair might fall onto the floor, onto other people, or into food -- and social reasons. Often, it might seem disrespectful to those around you, displaying a certain lack of concern for their feelings, opinions, etc. Brushing your hair in public is becoming more widely accepted in society, but it's generally better that you don't.
2007-03-01 15:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's rude. Brushing your hair is a personal grooming thing and most other people don't really want to see it or have hair and/or dander flying all over the place. It's better to find a rest room or place where there aren't other people around.
2007-03-01 22:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you brush your hair, usually some strands will break and fall on the floor. That wouldn't be considered good manners in most indoor places at the very least.
2007-03-01 22:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outside no, in a restuarant yes, as the stray hair could fly into the food.
2007-03-01 23:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by mitchell2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
it isn't considered rude as much as being unsanitary, it's like brushing your teeth in public.
2007-03-01 22:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg! i didn't know that it was considered rude. i used to do it all the time when i had long hair, cus it would get so wind blown and stuff. thats part of the reason i cut it off. lol
2007-03-01 22:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by poisonberries 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
Omg, it drives me so nuts I usually leave the room. If I can't leave I tell them to stop. If the girl is a real b**** and continues, I take her brush. Don't care who it is. Have some manners.
2007-03-02 08:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive nevr relli brushed my hair in public, unless maybe in a bathroom (a public one) but sumtimes i brush my hair in the car
2007-03-01 22:40:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that it is "rude", but when you think about it, it does seem kindof out of place. But it is never ok around food or in a restaurant unless you are in the restroom.
2007-03-01 22:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by zaytox0724 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because hair and hair particles (like lint or dandruff) fly through the air and people just don't want that stuff landing in their coffee or in their faces.
2007-03-01 23:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋