Client's buddy decided to be my shadow critic from the chairs.

He was commenting on every snip like he had a degree in hair. I had to bite my tongue (hard) to not ask if he wanted the shears.

3 comments

Log in to join the discussion

Log In

3 Comments

evan_burns957mo ago

Doubt the guy meant any real harm, honestly. He's just hanging out, probably thinks he's helping or something. I know it's frustrating when someone watches your every move, but is it really worth getting that upset over? A simple, 'You want to take over?' said with a smile might have done the trick.

3

kim_smith247mo ago

That kind of staring is super creepy and not helpful at all. It puts crazy pressure on you and makes a simple task feel awful. Just because he didn't mean harm doesn't mean he didn't ruin the whole vibe.

1

the_john7mo ago

Is it really so simple to just smile and ask if they want to take over? Some folks, like @kim_smith24, feel that kind of staring is more than just annoying, it can make a simple task feel awful. Sure, the guy might not mean harm, but that doesn't stop the creep factor from setting in. Not everyone can shake off that pressure with a quick joke.

1