Comments on: Open thread

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:33:29 +0000

thx. couldn’t find it on a search of “lipstick”.

By: Jody

Jody — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:54:52 +0000

Sometimes a person is required to wear sunglasses — for example, when he/she has had eye surgery or has had eyes dilated. Otherwise I do agree they should be removed at least for the introduction, then can be replaced if outdoors.

By: Devora

Devora — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:28:45 +0000

Not in California. ) We wear sunglasses during our weddings.

By: Graceandhonor

Graceandhonor — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:11:12 +0000

This question has been covered fairly recently on this site, and as Anna Post noted then, a quick, discreet touch up is fine in a casual environment among friends, but at a business lunch or formal establishment, a trip to the powder room is appropriate. Lipstick liners or brushes should not be used at the table in any venue.

By: Graceandhonor

Graceandhonor — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:07:22 +0000

It is polite to remove sunglasses when being introduced to someone for the first time, so that you can smile warmly, with your eyes, too, at them. Subsequently, if you are outside and see them again, a slight shift downward on the nose so they can see your eyes, while greeting them, is sufficient and you may continue wearing them after that, particularly if you are out in the sun or there is an uncomfortable glare. It is affectatious to wear sunglasses indoors, as this is offputting to those who must engage with someone wearing them. As your question illustrates, though, if it is a serious subject matter, and eye contact is important for clear communication, then the sunglasses should be removed. I’ve never thought about this before, but looking back, can see that sunglasses have actually played a supporting role in some important discussions in my own life. My kids know when the sunglasses come off, it is wise to sit up and pay attention.

By: Julia Pfaff

Julia Pfaff — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:03:32 +0000

When wearing sunglasses is it rude to keep them on when:
a) first meeting someone
b) engaged in a serious conversation
c) chatting?

Thanks

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:26:03 +0000

Is it appropriate to touch-up lipstick at the table (e.g. after dinner at a restaurant)? Not whipping out a giant mirror and reapplying full makeup or grooming hair, but pulling out a small mirror and touching-up lipstick discreetly?

thanks.