Small talk at the barbers...

[Wacky Racer]

Anyone else hate this?

"Have you been on your holidays yet?"

"Nice weather we're having for the time of the year"

"That was a good match last night, wasn't it?"


Have you ever felt like saying "STFU and cut my friggin' hair"

[X5TUU]

The joys of shaving my own barnet

[briang9]

When they ask how you want your hair cut, reply "in silence please"

[bigkeeko]

Why should I care if I have to cut my hair?

Gotta move with the fashion, or be outcast.

[Doofus]

Many years ago, I had a chap ask me "So, how do you think City will get on at the weekend then?"

I told him "Well, sterling's down against the dollar, but the ECB update's due next week, so it could be OK.".

That shut him up.

[stuartmmcfc]

Doofus said:

Many years ago, I had a chap ask me "So, how do you think City will get on at the weekend then?"

I told him "Well, sterling's down against the dollar, but the ECB update's due next week, so it could be OK.".

That shut him up.

I wonder why?

[Impasse]

There are two regular stylists at my hairdressers and I get on alright with both him and her. A short while ago I was at a party that both he and his boyfriend were at and she has just gone on maternity leave so I bought mum and baby a small "baby shower" type gift.

We chat about normal stuff rather than enforced conversation topics.

[DaveGoddard]

I have converted the pretty lass who cuts my hair into something of a petrolhead. It started with my taking second hand copies of Evo magazine to leave in their waiting area (better use than dumping them in the recycling) for customers to read, and we got talking cars. One day she mentioned the new Bini she'd just bought (bit stereotypical I know) and told me it was a Cooper S. I replied "oh they use those in the Mini Challenge" and she started asking about the championship, seeming very impressed that there was a one-make series for them - she's since become quite a fan from what I gather.

[HTP99]

I hate having my haircut for two reasons:

• small talk.
• the silence if there is no small talk.

[Wacky Racer]

DaveGoddard said:

I have converted the pretty lass who cuts my hair into something of a petrolhead. It started with my taking second hand copies of Evo magazine to leave in their waiting area (better use than dumping them in the recycling) for customers to read, and we got talking cars. One day she mentioned the new Bini she'd just bought (bit stereotypical I know) and told me it was a Cooper S. I replied "oh they use those in the Mini Challenge" and she started asking about the championship, seeming very impressed that there was a one-make series for them - she's since become quite a fan from what I gather.

[bazza white]

If the owner is in its a good chat about cars and toys, he just sold his Aston and has had a nice yacht previous as well as some nice cars. He only pops in for to do the odd trim now, the women are a good laugh but talk some crap.

[aka_kerrly]

Perhaps I'm going to an unusual hairdresser as I always find the staff & clients are often discussing a variety of subjects beyond the weather.

That said you do overhear the odd conversation that would probably be better to be having with your doctor than your hairdresser.

[snotrag]

I'm so sorry I appear to have, rested a boob on your shoulder.

[Janesy B]

I pretend to sleep.

[motco]

ash73 said:

The girl who cuts my hair is gorgeous, she can chat about whatever she likes

Yes, and mine! Legs to her armpits and hot pants!

[Sharted]

Catch up on the village gossip once a month.

[Nezquick]

I used to hate this too......until I started to book the same barber at the same shop and I've been going to him now for a good few years.

We have a laugh, talk about random stuff and generally take part in the banter going on in the shop, whatever that may be.

[Impasse]

anonymous said:

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Some of us require more than a number one all over!

[croakey]

My barber works on his own in his own place.

We generally trade insults and abuse whilst watching YouTube videos.

We're now friends

[Spare tyre]

Mine is like me - miserable


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