DO say:
- “Hey, I think your beard looks really nice on you.”
- “Your beard totally suits you; I like it!”
- “How long do you plan on growing your beard?” (though this one should never begin a conversation)
DON’T say:
- “You’d be so hot without that beard.”
- “So what’s up with the beard? LOLZ.”
- “When are you going to shave that thing?”
- “Why not just trim it a little?”
also:
- AVOID any sort of beard-focused conversation with a bearded person unless A) you too have a beard of your own, or B) you are trying to flirt with the person.
- DON’T smile from afar and stroke your beardless cheeks while looking at someone with a beard. you’re not funny, you’re just an idiot.
EDIT///
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES** should you touch someone’s beard, or even ask if you can touch it. even if the bearded person gives you permission, just don’t. seriously, do not do it. ever.
thanks to delicatetbone for reminding me about this one! it is very important.
**ANOTHER EDIT//
the only persons who should be given access to touch a person’s beard are as follows, in order of importance:
1. the beardsman himself
2. the beardman’s lover
3. the beardman’s barber
