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Here’s a dilemma from Kat from Sevenoaks:
My friend just got dumped by her slimeball of a boyfriend, and I have a friend who would be perfect for her. The only issue is, he has the most disgusting goatee in the world, which looks a lot like a limp, black, dead rodent hanging off his chin. He’s had it for years.
So, answer me this: how do I get a guy I don’t know that well to shave off his facial hair?
This is not only an etiquette puzzle – for what business of yours, Kat, is the appearance of this gentleman? – but also seems to necessitate the subtle employment of some reverse psychology. Nothing will make him cling more stubbornly to his facial adornment than the knowledge you wish it banished. So try to find a picture of someone undesirable who sports a similar look – perhaps a serial killer or a boyband member who has passed his peak – then leave your friend to join the dots, then shave.
But readers, if you have a cunning ruse to unleash the chin of this man, please describe it in the comments.
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June 27, 2010 at 7:13 am |
Just use this sentence
“If you shave off your beard I can get you laid!”
June 9, 2010 at 3:33 pm |
Shot of flaming sambukia or to ??
June 8, 2010 at 9:19 pm |
Easiest way is to disfigure his beard in some way while he’s distracted thus forcing him to shave the whole thing off. If he’s a smoker you could singe it while lighting his cigarette.
June 8, 2010 at 4:14 pm |
Tell him that women don’t like men with hideous goatees like that. Come to think of it, that’s probably not really true…
June 8, 2010 at 2:33 pm |
Is there any chance you could put some immac on it whilst he’s asleep and claim that it’s alopecia of the face?