- Had an interesting experience this morning that I thought I'd share here. I was in a shop when another gray bearded man came in. His beard was about six inches long and I could tell he wore it proudly. I sauntered over and said "I can't help but comment on your beard. It is the kind of beard I would like to have someday". He said he had been growing since 1979, and had not been clean-shaven since then. He said the length varies between 6-12 inches and he'd just recently trimmed it back to six. He said he was appreciative of my making the effort to ask about it and wished me luck on my bearded journey. Sometimes it can feel a bit risky to talk with a complete stranger, not knowing their comfort zone, and I'm glad I made the effort.
Has anyone else had similar experiences?
