Etiquette question.

[rivka]

Is there any plausible way to switch hairdressers within the same establishment?

Ed has been cutting my hair for years, and he does a fine job. But the last time I went to the shop in desperate need, hoping they could squeeze me in, Ed wasn't there and Neal, the owner of the shop, cut my hair. And he gave me an entirely new hairstyle which I love.

Now I want Neal to cut my hair from now on. But, you know, I can't really imagine coming in and sitting down in Neal's chair in front of Ed. Is there any graceful, friendly, polite, nonconfrontational way to handle this? Assume that brutal honesty is a non-starter.

Comments

[redbird23.livejournal.com]

I would also talk to Neal. Perhaps you could schedule your haircuts on the days that Ed has off?

[kuangning]

This would be my course of action. But then, I'm notorious for avoiding conflict at almost any cost.

[epi-lj.livejournal.com]

This was also my thought.