I started growing a full beard a month ago and noticed that people are no longer cracking jokes about my hair. I guess beards can be a distraction for some people?
Marty
I think the hyper masculinazation of a beard helps mitigate what many people find feminine in a man having long hair. Also beards and man buns have been a trend going on a couple years now, so maybe having the beard helps you 'fit in' more with a style, meaning you're less likely to be mocked.
Just a thought.
Bingo! U hit the nail on the head. I think guys I work with see long hair as feminine but facial hair throws that view right out the window. Right now my hair is about shoulder length (and I do see the awe in some people's eyes now) and looking a lot fuller since May when I let it flow loose from the ponytail holder. Hopefully I'll see it get below my shoulders to mid-back and I want to get my beard to that same point on my chest.
Marty
At the beginning of my long hair journey, I was in a restaurant and the server "Ma'med" me. The goatee and stash started that day !!
Hehe. I'm looking forward to that day Walter! But I don't like (and can't grow) either one! So, I will have fun with those kinds of people. You look wonderful with both though! Very glad to see you post and hope you are well my friend!
Ted
![Victory [PIC]](/uploads/images/3/326515.jpg)
"...You look wonderful with both though! Very glad to see you post and hope you are well my friend!..."
Ted
Thank You for the compliment....
I just declared Victory and retired !!
I have a beautiful 30 acre ranch overlooking Death Valley which I miss very much when I am traveling for work. I am in my mid 70s, in good health and still on top of my professional game. So I figure it is time to make a graceful exit, go home and "...play with my toys..."
I have had more adventures around the world than most...and I look forward to an exciting, adventurous retirement.
Nothing will distract people who are ignorant. Or maybe it's the other way around. please press on growing your hair, and beard.
Ted