Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
I have had people say to me, “You’re pretty” or “You have nice skin.” I thank them and forget about it. However, a few times, I have had women say to me, “Your makeup is so pretty,” or “Wow, you really know how to apply makeup well.”
At different times in history, the wearing of makeup has been blatant, secretive and everything between. In the 18th century, among those who could afford it, it was blatant. In the 19th century, secretive. In the 20th century, semi-secretive, as a lady might admit to powdering her nose but not to reddening her cheeks.
I don’t mind donating on these occasions. What I am questioning is the manner in which gifts are solicited. Because this information is not included in the envelope containing the final donation , I believe that this method of bookkeeping is unnecessary and potentially unkind.
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