Seemingly trivial things that elicit an emotional response of some kind

[PurplePenguin]

It is actually an interesting question. Would it be a fair defence to say that they have to allow different average time for WC&BD for boys & girls, hence the differential timing & pricing? Or even if there is an average difference, should the boys pay more per minute (on average) than the girls, so that the total price is the same, irrespective of the time taken? (This is obviously making the assumption that boys' & girls' WC&BW do take different average times.)

There is no legal defence. It's really that simple.

It may be that the time taken on average to beautify a women is longer than a man, but the pricing can't be based on protected characteristics. It needs to be based on the services performed

It's very clear which is why I'm stunned 15 years on it's still a thing.

 

[PurplePenguin]

And on average you need more hot water for longer hair. And there has to be a sweeping up surcharge. If it's wet you need a wet vacuum cleaner. Those aren't cheap.

I'm not sure you've fully analysed the quantum mechanics involved or the music. My choice would be a retired bloke playing the trumpet, you?

I presume I'm arguing for a good cause?

 

[briantrumpet]

I'm not sure you've fully analysed the quantum mechanics involved or the music. My choice would be a retired bloke playing the trumpet, you?

I presume I'm arguing for a good cause?

I'd charge the same for boys and girls, as long as they take the same time, or pro rata, according to my standard hourly rate.

 

[First Aspect]

I'm not sure you've fully analysed the quantum mechanics involved or the music. My choice would be a retired bloke playing the trumpet, you?

I presume I'm arguing for a good cause?

It's distracting people from the gender identity discussion on the Green Party thread, thank you.

 

[briantrumpet]

I did, of course, ask Copilot

 

[First Aspect]

I did, of course, ask Copilot

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I used CoMmon sense.

 

[briantrumpet]

I used CoMmon sense.

I thought you had superior sense, given your education trajectory.

 

[First Aspect]

No, I'm not. The hairdressers will argue that girls hair takes longer because it's often longer. Should you charge the same to wash hair that goes half way down the customers back as you do to wash hair that's close cropped? Girls often have more complicated hair cuts and layering and feathering takes longer and requires more skill. I would argue that often the price differential is excessive but I think you'd have to get the hairdresser to refuse to give you the haircut of the opposite sex (there's no such thing really, obvs..) to make a claim.

Our local barber's all charge less for OAP's.
Is that special offer or discrimination against under 60's? I guess hairdressers could argue a 'boys' haircut is a special offer reduced price.

(Brian has beaten me to it)

OAPs on average have less hair.

 

[First Aspect]

I thought you had superior sense, given your education trajectory.

Whatever I am gifted with, I used it.

 

[First Aspect]

PP you could, if it bothers you, pay more to get your son's hair cut.

 

[PurplePenguin]

I'd charge the same for boys and girls, as long as they take the same time, or pro rata, according to my standard hourly rate.

It's good of you to follow the law in your hypothetical salon.

 

[briantrumpet]

OAPs on average have less hair.

So do men, as my dad (even including his comb-over) evidenced. I also recently realised that I'm the only one of my normal cycling companions who hasn't gone for the No.2 or No.1 on the trimmers to compensate for hair loss (or 'forehead gain', if you want to take a positive view).

 

[AuroraSaab]

I've deleted that post cos it said the same as Brian's. I think they would argue that very few male OAP's have fancy haircuts so a cheap price is warranted. Hairdresser's don't usually offer similar discounts to female OAP's in my experience.

 

[PurplePenguin]

I've deleted that post cos it said the same as Brian's. I think they would argue that very few male OAP's have fancy haircuts so a cheap price is warranted. Hairdresser's don't usually offer similar discounts to female OAP's in my experience.

If you are not a lawyer, then that explains your lack of concern about the law.

 

[PurplePenguin]

Anyone else got any random prejudices to get off their chest?