Do you ever compliment strangers on their makeup? Yes, no, sometimes? Totally awkward?
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When I see exceptionally good makeup, I do!
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Yes all the time.
yes totally, if it is beautiful, yes.
Ooo I remember one time I did. It was a MAC employee at the MAC store and I just loved the way she did her lips. It was like the lips from the Color Ready collection from MAC back in 2009.
Yes I do! Especially if I really like it! (:
yes!! always like to know what someone is wearing if it looks great!
Absolutely! I love it when somebody does their make-up well! 🙂
no, i usually don’t compliment strangers. But if i like the makeup of a fried, i tell her.
No, never. I can’t remember makeup worth complimenting (on a random stranger on the street)… Actually, I’m always fixing people’s makeup in my mind, haha! Sorry!
Oh hell yes! Good artistry deserves recognition from anybody and everybody.
Actually I do not compliment very much, but I ask what they wear if there are colors I’d like to have. More often strangers compliment me 🙂
If I see someone’s makeup and it makes me think “WOW!!!” I’m sure to compliment them on it.
Yes… Especially when it’s striking and if it’s a MAC girl, I want to know what products were used so I can copy…
Yes , especially if I really like the way their makeup looks
I will if the colors of eyeshadows blend in beautifully, or if the eye look matches with the lips. (:
I do know of people applying smokey eyes with bright red lips, where the colors clash. pretty tacky.
ALWAYS…..
Yes,
I do!
Not strangers, but people I know. However, I have been complimented by strangers a few times (mainly the ladies at make up counters) and it is nice. 🙂
I always compliment people cause I know I love it when I get complimented so I like to do the same.
Yep!
Oh, of course… If I see anything I love on them, I compliment it. Whether it be shoes, a scarf, a shirt. I know my day brightens when someone compliments something I have on, and I love to brighten up peoples day! 🙂
ur so nice 🙂
Yes, but it has to be pretty remarkable; I see a lot of bad makeup.
Do people ever recognize you when you compliment them?
of course. if i can brighten someone’s day by paying them a compliment, i totally will.
Absolutely! I’m impressed by a polished face and I know how good it feels when complimented!
All the time! If I see someone who did a great job I always have to tell them!
Sometimes if I noticed it looks really good.
oh,definitely!…as much as I also love receiving compliments on my makeup. =)…good karma. =)
I frequently compliment people if I like a shade they’re wearing or the way they’ve applied something! An unexpected compliment can brighten someone’s day and spread a little joy! 🙂
Yes, only if I’m interested in something I want. Like if I see a pretty eyeshadow I will compliment and ask what it is so I can get it for myself.
yes i do 😀 My work involves selling eyeglasses, so the eyes are kinda the focus, so if someone has great makeup, i’ll tell them 😀 i like to believe it brightens up their day a bit.
i was in Boots the other day and told the sales assistant how gorgeous her lashes were! 🙂 its like clothes. i’m happy to ask someone where they got their beautiful dress/shoes/bag and i’ll always be nosey about their make up choices too 🙂
I will definitely comment on a certain element – ie lashes, lips. I rarely compliment the whole face, unless it’s my MUA, of course!
I do mostly when they are near makeup. Like at a makeup counter or store. I never really seen anyone on the street that I would go out of my way to compliment.
I get complimented by strangers sometimes and it’s like “really?” I start blushing. The best compliment I have ever received was by a MAC makeup artist, that made my year!
Sometimes I get really shy, especially if it’s someone I don’t know. If it’s my MAC ladies… of course!
No, I never compliment strangers even if they look amazing. I do admire them, and wonder about the products they used. The “do not talk to strangers” advise drilled into my head by mom still sticks – even if I’m already in my mid twenties. I know, its ridiculous.
Oh for sure!! Like a good artist, I figure their art work should be appreciated 🙂
If we’re both at a restroom mirror or something then yes. but i wouldnt just go up & say something.
Sometimes. I feel more comfortable complimenting strangers on their makeup when I’m at a makeup store or makeup counter though!
Yes!!!!! I always compliment the MAC Artists 🙂
Yes I do 🙂 I think we should compliment each other some more 🙂 I dont think we really understand how much it really means for people to get compliments 🙂
Hair, make-up, clothes whatever, I always compliment 🙂
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Alright you HEATHENS! LOL! Proper etiquitte states that you never make unsolicited personal remarks about anyone you don’t know (that includes co-workers btw). Not negative, not positive and certainly not to strangers! It’s rude.
That being said, there are some situations that you can be a little more free-flowing with the remarks. Examples include: Make-up counters, performers, drag queens, people in costume, etc. Basically If someone is wearing very “out there” make-up for a reason (or in a position where they teach make-up application) a compliment is acceptable.
I dont know about you dusty but I dont have any proper etiquitte. Or proper grammer, social skills… the list goes on and on XD. Thats why I consider myself to be so much cooler then everyone else (=
…To me it’s acknowledging someones talent or creativity.
I don’t believe it’s considered rude at all.
It’s important to me to be a gentleman. It’s something you don’t see often. The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes is something that I see getting lost these days and that makes me incredibly sad. Being a man of courteous conduct, understanding social graces and striving to make others around me comfortable are all part of what it means (to me) to be a gentleman (I actually call it “acting with common sense”). Trust me, it’s attractive to others and appreciated by those around you.
I do if its really good and I can’t figure out what the product might be that they used. In english class this girl was sitting next to me and had a flawless face and it was matte but not dry,cakey or powdery and I asked her at the end of class because I needed to know and she said it was maybelline age rewind liquid foundation and yes I asked her if she powdered afterwards and she said nope. I did feel awkward asking her but but she reassured me it was fine and if you gotta know, you gotta know=)xo
Yup.
I love complimenting people, I do it everyday. 🙂
I love being complimented so why not compliment someone else?
yes all the time actually
It depends. If they are wearing a neutral look, I won’t say anything – even if it looks amazing. If they are wearing obviously loud/bright/more artistic looking makeup, I will totally compliment. I think it is rude to complement on makeup that is supposed to look like a natural face because the wearer might not be looking for attention to be drawn to the fact that they are wearing makeup.
I always compliment strangers on their make-up. It’s a great way to learn new tips also.
if its good, yes.
sometimes if im waxing a clients eyebrows and i see a pretty color they have on, ill tell them i like it.
I think the only time I’ve ever complimented someone on their makeup was at a MAC counter. I loved it so much that instead of checking out the new collection that was out, I just bought whatever she used on her eye makeup :]
It happens!
of course!
People constantly stop to ask what I am wearing on my eyes, lips, who cuts my hair and how I style it so yes, I always pay it forward and do the same for others. It makes you feel good and I want to do it for others. I have found some excellent products by doing so. Love and Lipgloss (lol) Jennifer
I have never seen a good make up on a stranger so far! But I definetely will compliment.