Refusing a Barber

[bitchstewie]

This is a surreal thread

I mean I'm pretty fking useless but even I can work out the names of the people at the hairdressers and who does a good job and who doesn't so that I can phone up and ask for an appointment with the one who won't butcher me.

[anonymous-user]

RDJ said:

You see this where I struggle I hate offending anyone

I had this - at my barbers they have three staff, two of whom cut my hair (what's left of it) exactly how I like it - the other chap did a great job, but he interpreted my requirements, and the cut was never quite how I liked it. The next time I went and he was free, I just said 'I'd wait for Rob or Mike as they're more familiar with how my hair lies'. His reply?

'OK, no problem'. Next person took his chair and I waited for one of the other chairs to become free. He wasn't in the slightest bit offended - it happens very frequently.

Now when I go in and it's my turn when he's free, he just asks the next person after me, and I wait. No need to say anything anymore - if you're a regular, they know your preferences/usual - just like being in your local pub...

[anonymous-user]

BrabusMog said:

Ok I'm calling wind up now, this can't be serious

Could be! I'm visioning the OP on a build (see profile) and keeping the crap brickie who can't lay a straight row due to fear of offending.

[Spare tyre]

Employ a brigade of tramps and take them with you

You can then use them as sacrificial lambs to the poor barbers until yours is free for you

[RDJ]

had ham said:

RDJ said:

You see this where I struggle I hate offending anyone

I had this - at my barbers they have three staff, two of whom cut my hair (what's left of it) exactly how I like it - the other chap did a great job, but he interpreted my requirements, and the cut was never quite how I liked it. The next time I went and he was free, I just said 'I'd wait for Rob or Mike as they're more familiar with how my hair lies'. His reply?

'OK, no problem'. Next person took his chair and I waited for one of the other chairs to become free. He wasn't in the slightest bit offended - it happens very frequently.

Now when I go in and it's my turn when he's free, he just asks the next person after me, and I wait. No need to say anything anymore - if you're a regular, they know your preferences/usual - just like being in your local pub...

When you put it like that I do feel rather silly worrying about it.

[B17NNS]

BrabusMog said:

Is this a serious question?! Just point at the one you like and say you want that person to cut your hair. Jesus.

Not complicated is it.

[RDJ]

B17NNS said:

BrabusMog said:

Is this a serious question?! Just point at the one you like and say you want that person to cut your hair. Jesus.

Not complicated is it.

Jesus doesn't work there

[bestinshow]

You came out of the Barbers " almost in tears " ?

I think it's safer for you to go wherever your Mum gets her hair cut, and make sure she goes with you.

[marshalla]

Buy hats. Lots of hats.

[wolfracesonic]

Did the 'nice' barber give you a lollipop as well?

[BULLITT Rich]

Another suggestion, you could just man the f*** up?

At the very least, how is the kid going to improve if you sit there grinning like an idiot when he's hacking away at your head? If you're not happy about the finish, speak up or find somewhere else.

If someone washed your car with a Brillo pad would you just smile, pay them and drive away too?!

These sort of decisions really shouldn't be THAT hard Christ.

[kowalski655]

OP wanted

OP got

Just say that you prefer to use one particular guy,they wont care.
And dont forget the plank to go across the seat arms so you can sit up nice & high like a big boy

[Impasse]

You're doing it wrong. I go and see the very lovely Anne who is a pretty, chatty 20-something and has no qualms about rubbing my head with her long slender fingers. She'll then spend an age carefully attending to my mop somehow sculpting it into a semblance of presentability. All this while occasionally squishing her cleavage into my ear and the nape of my neck.
Barbers? Pah.

[RDJ]

BULLITT Rich said:

Another suggestion, you could just man the f*** up?

At the very least, how is the kid going to improve if you sit there grinning like an idiot when he's hacking away at your head? If you're not happy about the finish, speak up or find somewhere else.

If someone washed your car with a Brillo pad would you just smile, pay them and drive away too?!

These sort of decisions really shouldn't be THAT hard Christ.

He's in his 30's I'd guess

But no you're right; that is it! if he's in there I will decline his attention and ask if I can wait for the other barber! or at the very least I will not tip him this time and he should get the message! Bring it on.

Edited by RDJ on Monday 1st September 20:54

[Studio117]

RDJ said:

I will decline his attention

[andygo]

I reckon all hairdressers/barbers/sheep shearers have just one haircut in their act. And the more you talk to them or they talk to you, the shorter the cut. They just do more laps of your head whilst asking if you have been on holiday, watched the footy last night and your opinion on the weather. Your hair in their hands..

[SpeedMattersNot]

Do people still use barbers?

I like to go to a salon and get the full head wk experience.

[marked1]

When I had hair I used to pick my barber. When I go to the chippy I pick my fish. My mate had someone at a chip shop tell him "you get what you're given" when he picked his fish a few years ago. He walked out of the shop and never went back. Crazy world we live in.

[Studio117]

There's a barber near me that have the cheek to charge 13.50. What exactly to you get for your extra expense? The same middle of the road 'do that they all provide except take twice as long the fking tts.

[HOGEPH]

If he asks you if you'd like "Something for the weekend?", he ain't selling lawnmowers...