Coworker Wants Makeup Banned, I Told Him to Shave His Beard. AITA?

A 25-year-old receptionist, who loves wearing makeup, gets into a heated debate with a coworker who wants makeup banned in the office. Read on to find out what happens when the receptionist tells the bearded coworker that he should shave if she can’t wear makeup. The situation escalates quickly, leaving the receptionist feeling guilty. Find out if the receptionist is the a**hole in this amusing workplace drama.

Makeup shaming at work? Not on my watch! ✊

Office dress code meeting ends with unexpected concerns.

Gender stereotypes at work? Let’s discuss makeup and professionalism.

Sassy comeback shuts down sexist coworker.

Commenter feels guilty for retaliating against coworker’s makeup ban request.

Makeup ban backfires, leading to office drama

A seemingly harmless discussion turned into a heated debate at a law firm when a coworker suggested that makeup should be banned. The comment was directed towards a young woman who wore a full face of makeup to work. In retaliation, she suggested that if she couldn’t wear makeup, then her coworker shouldn’t be allowed to keep his beard since it drastically changes his appearance. The situation escalated quickly and now the office is divided. Some employees are making fun of the coworker who made the comment while others are sympathizing with him. The woman who was targeted now feels guilty for her response and is seeking advice on whether she was in the wrong. Read on for the comments and reactions to this workplace drama .

NTA for calling out office misogynist’s double standards ‍

NTA. OP called out coworker for double standard. Agree

Flip the mirror and NTA, family showing their whole ass.

Commenter supports OP’s witty comment calling out misogyny.

Empowering clapback shuts down makeup-shaming coworker. YAS QUEEN

Clap back at coworker who hates makeup with hilarious comebacks

Putting a coworker in their place? NTA wins!

Coworker hits on engaged receptionist and wants makeup banned

Makeup not required in dress code, facial hair is. NTA.

Makeup ban is ridiculous, well-dressed receptionist enhances office’s appeal

Makeup vs Beard: A heated argument with personal attacks. ESH.

When it comes to criticism, he’s a one-way street. ‍♀️

Makeup shaming in the workplace? NTA claps back with epic comeback

You go, girl! Shutting down the double standards. NTA.

Gendered dress codes? Nah, not on our watch

NTA. Commenter defends OP’s clapback and calls out coworker’s incel beliefs.

Toxic workplace: Commenter suggests makeup for front office professionalism. Reply sarcastically disagrees.

Commenter supports OP and calls out coworker’s behavior.

When it comes to criticism, some people can’t handle it

ESH: Commenter calls out unprofessional behavior in makeup argument.

Defending makeup after coworker’s ridiculous ban suggestion

Shutting down sexism with a simple shrug

Clap back at a nosy coworker with professionalism.

Breaking stereotypes and standing up for individuality in the legal profession

Empowering response to sexist coworker.

Standing up to bigotry builds confidence.

Turning the tables, NTA!

Commenter defends makeup, suggests beards are like makeup for men.

Commenter praises OP’s witty response to coworker’s request.

40-year-old dude supports OP’s look. NTA

Slay, queen! Shut down that makeup hater!

Standing up to unprofessional behavior at work. NTA!

Hilarious comment shutting down a makeup-ban coworker. NTA!

Commenter questions receptionist’s job, sparks debate ⚔️

Sassy clapback to makeup ban wins office popularity contest

NTA stands firm, makeup ban is a hairy situation

When coworkers clash

NTA wins makeup war with a 12-year-old jab

Shave the drama, not the beard! You’re NTA.

Professionalism questioned after makeup vs beard argument in office.

Standing up against misogyny in the workplace. You go girl!

Defending makeup in the workplace, NTA wins the argument

Misogyny at work. NTA. Women should not be shamed for wearing makeup.

NTA shuts down coworker’s makeup ban with epic clapback

Breaking gender stereotypes ‍ ‍

NTA and a compliment!

Empowering response shuts down makeup shamer.

Banning makeup vs. shaving a beard – who’s ruder?

Mic drop! NTA shuts down makeup-banning coworker.

Don’t feel bad for standing up for yourself! You’re NTA

NTA claps back at coworker’s makeup ban with beard shade

Sassy clapback shuts down makeup-hating coworker

NTA shuts down criticism with clever comeback

Commenter thinks OP is NTA for retaliating against coworker.

Defending personal choices in the workplace with humor and tact

Makeup ban vs. beard? NTA puts coworker in his place

No makeup, no problem! NTA and hilarious clapback