Work: Today, I asked my manager if wearing makeup was a requirement...

By satega - 17/11/2012 09:15 - United States - Smithville

Today, I asked my manager if wearing makeup was a requirement for the job. She told me, "Not if you're naturally pretty... So for you, yes". FML

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Saturday 17 November 2012 16:37

You should've asked her if being naturally bitchy was a requirement. Cause if it was, she nailed it.

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Saturday 17 November 2012 16:39

Ouch. Should've said "oh so you have to wear it too then, yes?"

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Sunday 22 December 2013 12:41

That's rude, but it's also o e of the dumbest questions I've ever heard.

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