why?

Now, can you all ladies stop flipping your hair while at it? Since I can't stand the fly aways that come my way or the stray hairs that are left on the seat after you get up! Better yet, maybe you should all make sure you walk out of the house with your hair in a nice bun (being sarcastic here, just a bad attempt at making a ludicrous point just like the one being made here).

First, of all, foundation is liquid or cream -- not a powder. So to taste it you would probably need to lick someone's face.

And to complain that powder eyeshadow or blush can become airborne when applied? Give me a f***ing break. You may as well complain about the "airborne" coffee particles emanating from someone's travel mug.

Honestly, if this stuff bothers you then you should probably move to the wilderness.

^ + 1

In my opinion this depends on the "size and scope" of the operation. A quick application of foundation or mascara seems okay. If someone has their make up case on their lap and turns it into a major production with powder flying around - its too much.
Anything that involves noises (clipping, etc.), strong scents or an intrusion into your neighbor's personal space is wrong.
What I always found offensive was one colleague's need to pull out a mirror and apply lipstick at the lunch table. She was a guidance counselor with her own office and plenty of time to stop in the bathroom, not a teacher with a limited time to scarf down lunch. Plus, we work at a high school - no one cares. Most of us don't wear make-up.

PurpleMonkeyDshwashr said:

First, of all, foundation is liquid or cream -- not a powder. So to taste it you would probably need to lick someone's face.

And to complain that powder eyeshadow or blush can become airborne when applied? Give me a f***ing break. You may as well complain about the "airborne" coffee particles emanating from someone's travel mug.

Honestly, if this stuff bothers you then you should probably move to the wilderness.

You are right, I should have said, powder. As for moving to the wilderness, I could. Or I could just stay here and expect others to be more considerate. I am blessed to have choices.

Of course, I'm mostly sympathetic based on the amount of time I've been caught doing eyeliner and nails on the bus to nightclubs, but that was a while ago.

It's unacceptable to put makeup on the train. The other day this woman was putting on mascara. I found it so distracting I could hardly clip my nose hairs.

What is wrong with farding in public?

Ridick. The things we focus on.

boomie said:

Ridick. The things we focus on.

MOL: The Chronicles of Ridick

mrincredible said:

boomie said:

Ridick. The things we focus on.

MOL: The Chronicles of Ridick

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PurpleMonkeyDshwashr said:

First, of all, foundation is liquid or cream -- not a powder. So to taste it you would probably need to lick someone's face.

This is why I don't take public transportation. Too many face lickers.

:-D

I think it's just that seeing a woman put on makeup is -- how do I say this -- exciting to a certain segment of the population, and they may be put into something of an awkward position by proximity to a woman engaging in this activity out in public...

Seriously, I think it's an activity that is best accomplished in the privacy of one's home, but if I saw someone doing it on the train, I wouldn't be grossed out and I wouldn't mentally disparage that person as disorganized or clueless or overentitled... actually, it's the underentitled class that is so pressed for time in the morning that they have to do makeup on the train.

EBennett said:

What I always found offensive was one colleague's need to pull out a mirror and apply lipstick at the lunch table.

Funny, that is the one thing I don't object to -- it makes me think of my grandmother. Even Emily Post gave her approval. With several conditions, of course.

http://www.emilypost.com/out-and-about/dining-out/87-lipstick-at-the-table

I'm more bothered by the guys shooting up on the train.

ml1 said:

I'm more bothered by the guys shooting up on the train.

See that doesn't bother me as long as they share

This does not bother me.

In fact.

If the lady in question is ugly, I wish her Godspeed!

Why ask why?

I always wear makeup when I go to work and I always put my makeup on at home. But it only bothers me that other people apply makeup on the train because it seems so awkward, like you can't take an extra five minutes at home?

Now, can we discuss the guy I saw clipping his toenails?

Rule of thumb: anything you normally do in the bathroom, you shouldn't do on a train.

When women put makeup on or idiots clip their nails, they are saying, "I don't care about anyone around me, I am the center of all that I survey. I don't see you because, in my mind, you don't exist right now."

But the only reason makeup tends to be put on in a bathroom is cuz that's where the mirror with good lighting is. It isn't a 'bathroom' thing for anything but convenience.

callista said:

But the only reason makeup tends to be put on in a bathroom is cuz that's where the mirror with good lighting is. It isn't a 'bathroom' thing for anything but convenience.

This is true, dressing tables with attached mirrors used to be common in bedrooms. When makeup stopped being an upper class luxury it's application moved to the bathroom out of convenience.

ligeti said:

Rule of thumb: anything you normally do in the bathroom, you shouldn't do on a train.

When women put makeup on or idiots clip their nails, they are saying, "I don't care about anyone around me, I am the center of all that I survey. I don't see you because, in my mind, you don't exist right now."

What about the train bathroom?

RobB said:

ligeti said:

Rule of thumb: anything you normally do in the bathroom, you shouldn't do on a train.

When women put makeup on or idiots clip their nails, they are saying, "I don't care about anyone around me, I am the center of all that I survey. I don't see you because, in my mind, you don't exist right now."

What about the train bathroom?

Although a fair request, it is a lot harder to put makeup on (eyeliner primarily) while standing on a moving train. Sitting on the train is still a task, but a much easier one.

I don't do my makeup in the bathroom at home. When I have time, I do it in my dressing room where I have a fabulous lighted mirror on top of a vanity area, where I host a lot more "items" that I could possibly carry in my pocketbook and would care to use on the train.

RobB said:

ligeti said:

Rule of thumb: anything you normally do in the bathroom, you shouldn't do on a train.

When women put makeup on or idiots clip their nails, they are saying, "I don't care about anyone around me, I am the center of all that I survey. I don't see you because, in my mind, you don't exist right now."

What about the train bathroom?

:0&

RobB said:

ligeti said:

Rule of thumb: anything you normally do in the bathroom, you shouldn't do on a train.

When women put makeup on or idiots clip their nails, they are saying, "I don't care about anyone around me, I am the center of all that I survey. I don't see you because, in my mind, you don't exist right now."

What about the train bathroom?

Actually I was also near the bathroom when this was happening and there was a man that went in at least three times (I guess he was having a GI thing going on/or he was snorting coke)

What's irksome is that most people are not on the train to socialize and in fact, most commuters stick to themselves and use their 2 inches of space reading a book or listening to music or taking a nap. Somehow when someone applies mascara suddenly everyone wants to pretend that train time is Kumbaya camp and they are suddenly wanting to be at one with their fellow commuter and hence they have a need to watch you put your mascara on, snicker, judge and then post it on MOL. Come on. Silly stuff. I can see foods that smell. Talking on your cell phone. Causing an odor or a disturbance but how about we leave people alone who are really not bothering you other than your own need to judge.

boomie said:

What's irksome is that most people are not on the train to socialize and in fact, most commuters stick to themselves and use their 2 inches of space reading a book or listening to music or taking a nap. Somehow when someone applies mascara suddenly everyone wants to pretend that train time is Kumbaya camp and they are suddenly wanting to be at one with their fellow commuter and hence they have a need to watch you put your mascara on, snicker, judge and then post it on MOL. Come on. Silly stuff. I can see foods that smell. Talking on your cell phone. Causing an odor or a disturbance but how about we leave people alone who are really not bothering you other than your own need to judge.

That is a rather judgmental statement itself. My only complaint is the taste of powder in the air. You never heard me mention anyone's looks or sit in judgement. I merely said it was inconsiderate, the same as eating stinky food and generally being bothersome.

Ps . I still love you, Boomie!