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Old 03-27-2015, 02:38 AM
 
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This is something that I just cant understand. Men prefer a woman to look natural. If we can see your makeup / its obviously visible than you probably have too much on.

There is a girl ive been on a few dates with but she wears too much makeup. She looks much better without all that on. I want to tell her that is why I am not seeing her more or will not entertain her as a possible gf. But I cant not tell her that obviously.
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Old 03-27-2015, 04:50 AM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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This is something that I just cant understand. Men prefer a woman to look natural. If we can see your makeup / its obviously visible than you probably have too much on.

There is a girl ive been on a few dates with but she wears too much makeup. She looks much better without all that on. I want to tell her that is why I am not seeing her more or will not entertain her as a possible gf. But I cant not tell her that obviously.
The bolded should read, "I prefer..." rather than "Men prefer..." Unless you presume to speak for all of us. Hopefully that is not the case.
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Old 03-27-2015, 05:09 AM
 
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The bolded should read, "I prefer..." rather than "Men prefer..." Unless you presume to speak for all of us. Hopefully that is not the case.
"a higher percentage"

is that better?
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:24 AM
 
Location: NY
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Is there statistical evidence even to show "a higher percentage" prefer natural?

Also, are we talking about no make up here, or are we talking about an amount of makeup that is not immediately noticeable to you, compared to an amount of makeup that is noticeable to you where you deem it "too much?"

Beyond all that, who is to say all women are wearing makeup to please men? Maybe they are doing it for themselves?
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:51 AM
 
Location: Kansas
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I think the makeup and clothing are both more to compete with other women, impress them, rather than having to do with the man. Makeup generally does look better from a distance.
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:51 AM
 
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The bolded should read, "I prefer..." rather than "Men prefer..." Unless you presume to speak for all of us. Hopefully that is not the case.
Excellent response!
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:54 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Speak for yourself.
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:55 AM
 
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Is there statistical evidence even to show "a higher percentage" prefer natural?

Also, are we talking about no make up here, or are we talking about an amount of makeup that is not immediately noticeable to you, compared to an amount of makeup that is noticeable to you where you deem it "too much?"

Beyond all that, who is to say all women are wearing makeup to please men? Maybe they are doing it for themselves?
Not sure about statistical evidence, I am going off my experience chatting with other males.

I am talking about women who do not look natural or in most cases have too much on. In other words its clearly visible and noticeable. It is possible to wear makeup and make it look natural.

It is always a good idea to talk in general terms than absolute terms. Sure there are some that do it solely for other reasons. But it would be safe to say most women do it to look attractive to the opposite sex.

Same with men.
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Old 03-27-2015, 06:58 AM
 
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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"a higher percentage"

is that better?
Given Checkered's very fair critique to even this verbology of the question, I'd recommend going with "many" or "a lot." This way you're conveying you are not the only one who feels the way you do, while not make an unsubstantial claims.

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Is there statistical evidence even to show "a higher percentage" prefer natural?

Also, are we talking about no make up here, or are we talking about an amount of makeup that is not immediately noticeable to you, compared to an amount of makeup that is noticeable to you where you deem it "too much?"

Beyond all that, who is to say all women are wearing makeup to please men? Maybe they are doing it for themselves?
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Old 03-27-2015, 07:00 AM
 
Location: NY
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Not sure about statistical evidence, I am going off my experience chatting with other males.

I am talking about women who do not look natural or in most cases have too much on. In other words its clearly visible and noticeable. It is possible to wear makeup and make it look natural.

It is always a good idea to talk in general terms than absolute terms. Sure there are some that do it solely for other reasons. But it would be safe to say most women do it to look attractive to the opposite sex.

Same with men.


You have basically been posting in absolutes this whole thread, and your telling me not to?

Well, in general, anecdotal evidence tabulated from a few friends is not sufficient to make broad sweeping generalizations about a whole gender. Worse, making assumptions on why you think another gender does something is no better of a way to make broad sweeping generalizations. Much less turn them into absolutes.

I know it defies popular belief among some men, but the motivation of women to do things they feel makes themselves look nice is not always motivated for the purpose to attract the opposite sex.
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