Originally Posted by Koyote (Post 22002333)

No. And you probably don’t, either.

Originally Posted by Melvang (Post 22002352)

I do occasionally when I walk in still grubby as hell from work. I have long hair, long beard, and work mechanical maintenance in a foundry. So I walk out pretty dirty on occasion.

Originally Posted by Koyote (Post 22002364)

That’s why they’re giving you “weird looks.“ Because you’re filthy. Not because anyone greets you by name.

Is there a point to this?

Originally Posted by AdkMtnMonster (Post 22002494)

Get your beard and hair trimmed, wash them occasionally, and carry yourself like you know more about the world than the dirt on your attire, and people will look at you differently. If it bothers you this much, perhaps a shave and a haircut (toot toot!) are finally due. Shower after. Grab a fresh shirt to throw on for those unplanned stops on the way home from work. I’ll bet you $5 the bike shop staff will truly appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Melvang (Post 22002569)

After 15 years in the construction trades and 5 years Navy, what others think of my appearance is about last on my short list of stuff to worry about.

Originally Posted by cxwrench (Post 22002584)

Yet here you are.

Originally Posted by Koyote (Post 22002364)

That’s why they’re giving you “weird looks.“ Because you’re filthy. Not because anyone greets you by name.

Is there a point to this?

Originally Posted by Skulking (Post 22002655)

I'm pretty sure this is some sort of weird humblebrag.

Originally Posted by Koyote (Post 22002364)

That’s why they’re giving you “weird looks.“ Because you’re filthy. Not because anyone greets you by name.

Is there a point to this?

Originally Posted by Melvang (Post 22002569)

After 15 years in the construction trades and 5 years Navy, what others think of my appearance is about last on my short list of stuff to worry about.

Originally Posted by Bigbus (Post 22002700)

I get greeted by name everytime I enter the local booze shop, does that count?

Originally Posted by Melvang (Post 22002569)

After 15 years in the construction trades and 5 years Navy, what others think of my appearance is about last on my short list of stuff to worry about.

Originally Posted by Rolla (Post 22002721)

Happens to me all the time, but my first name is Lucifer.

Originally Posted by phughes (Post 22002770)

Then why are you asking a bunch of total strangers for validation?

Originally Posted by AdkMtnMonster (Post 22002494)

Get your beard and hair trimmed, wash them occasionally, and carry yourself like you know more about the world than the dirt on your attire, and people will look at you differently. If it bothers you this much, perhaps a shave and a haircut (toot toot!) are finally due. Shower after. Grab a fresh shirt to throw on for those unplanned stops on the way home from work. I’ll bet you $5 the bike shop staff will truly appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Melvang (Post 22002329)

Anyone else get weird looks occasionally from other customers when you walk into the bike shop and the general manager and other employees address you by your first name?

Originally Posted by UCantTouchThis (Post 22003052)

Well, actually yes! I have a buddy who used to race, great mechanic so I've followed him from shop to shop since 1996 till he opened up his own shop about 5 years ago. I walk in and he pretty much shouts my name, he's one of those overly excited loud guys. So customers turn to look at me and my wife when we walk in. Now the entire shop knows our names. Then I get even more looks when he tells them about rides we did together. OK, so now total strangers in the store know my name and cycling history! :D