A male mechanic at a large workshop started wearing makeup to boost his confidence. However, when a customer complained about it, his colleagues criticized him. Despite feeling more confident, he doesn’t want to make it harder for his coworkers. Read on to find out what he should do.
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A male mechanic who found an increase in confidence from wearing makeup to work faced backlash from his female coworkers. Though he had been wearing subtle makeup to work for some time, a customer’s comment led to the front desk ladies expressing their disapproval. The mechanic apologized but is torn between wanting to continue wearing makeup and not wanting to make things harder for his coworkers. The incident raises questions about gender norms and professional appearance. Read on for reactions to the mechanic’s story.
Male mechanic gets criticized by coworkers for wearing makeup.
Male mechanic criticized for wearing makeup; commenters call out double standards.
Mechanic criticized for wearing makeup, told how to look by coworkers. NTA.
Makeup has no gender. Criticism is likely homophobia, mind own business.
Body autonomy wins! Male mechanic wearing makeup, NTA for defying gender norms.
Breaking gender norms at work, NTA for wearing makeup
Breaking gender norms in the grease. You go, dude! ️
NTA for wearing makeup. Next day, full death metal look
Male mechanic wears makeup to work, gets criticized by coworkers. NTA defends decision, others share similar experiences.
Support for male mechanic wearing makeup in the workplace
Supportive comment encourages male mechanic to wear makeup to work
Wearing makeup to work to feel good and it’s NTA
Breaking gender norms in the workplace with subtle makeup
Breaking gender norms – supportive comment with positive outlook
Double standards? Commenter asks about front desk makeup policy.
Rock that makeup! You don’t need their approval.
Breaking gender norms in the workplace Stand up to harassment
Supportive comment gets no replies, but deserves all praise
Call out for double standards and support for the commenter.
Breaking gender norms with makeup. You go, NTA!
Male mechanic’s makeup skills cause jealousy and criticism at work
Be your true self and let no one control you
Male mechanic wears makeup to work and gets criticized.
Male mechanic defends makeup choice, faces customer comments. NTA.
Mechanic defends makeup choice amid criticism from coworkers
Male mechanic’s makeup look praised despite coworkers’ criticism
Breaking gender norms in the workplace, with some pushback
Be true to yourself and your work, NTA
Breaking gender norms: male mechanic wears makeup to work, gains confidence
Breaking gender norms at work takes courage and confidence!
Rock that makeup! You’re not the a*****e here.
Is makeup at work addressed in the employee manual?
Breaking gender norms with makeup. NTA, shine on
Breaking gender norms in the workplace, makeup is not the issue
Male mechanic wears makeup, gets criticized for it. NTA.
Male mechanic’s makeup deemed ‘unprofessional’ – toxic masculinity at play
Expert advice on achieving a natural, subtle professional makeup look
Breaking gender norms at work? NTA has no dress code.
Manager of garage supports mechanic wearing makeup to work
Breaking gender norms in the workplace, does it affect performance?
Stand up to workplace criticism like a boss.
Rock your makeup! NTA, let the haters hate
Breaking gender norms in the workplace ✨ You go, mechanic!
Breaking gender norms in the workplace: supportive comment with humor
This comment seems out of context
Curious about dress code and supervisor’s opinion?
Breaking gender norms, makeup is for everyone
Breaking gender norms, and facing criticism. Keep shining! ✨
Male mechanic wears makeup and gets criticized by coworkers. NTA.
Gendered expectations of workplace appearance discussed. Pressure to conform.
Breaking gender norms, male mechanic wears make-up to work and gets support from commenter.
80s glam rock vibes! Male makeup is totally normal, NTA.
Breaking gender norms, wear what makes you confident!
Breaking gender norms, one makeup brush at a time
Breaking gender stereotypes with makeup, one mechanic at a time
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Male mechanic receives support and makeup tips from commenter
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Last Updated on April 18, 2023 by Diply Social Team