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.
Breaking gender norms: male mechanic wears makeup to boost confidence

Mechanic’s makeup experiment boosts confidence, but coworkers remain silent.

Mechanics have little customer contact, explains male makeup criticism.

Automated system leads to less interaction with front desk coworkers.

Mechanic faces backlash for wearing makeup at work.

Mechanic criticized for wearing makeup by rude coworkers

Male mechanic stands up for his right to wear makeup

Breaking gender norms in the workplace

Male mechanic wearing makeup gets noticed by customers

Male mechanic faces backlash for wearing makeup to work
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
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Be true to yourself and your work, NTA

Breaking gender norms: male mechanic wears makeup to work, gains confidence
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Breaking gender norms at work takes courage and confidence!

Rock that makeup! You’re not the asshole 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.
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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!
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Breaking gender norms, one makeup brush at a time

Breaking gender stereotypes with makeup, one mechanic at a time

Defying gender norms at work? NTA with makeup routine.

Male mechanic receives support and makeup tips from commenter

Breaking gender norms – male mechanic wears makeup to work
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