Re: henna in the office

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Posted by Linda in NJ on June 27, 2001 at 12:23:45:

In reply to: henna in the office posted by veggiesaurus on June 26, 2001 at 15:57:39:

I work as a teacher and psychologist for a smallish Catholic College
so there is defineitely a dress code. I usually have henna on my feet
and ankles sometimes up the leg. It's visible but not obvious, which
is the way to go in an environment where they mow the lawns daily and
are very concerned about appearences.

The reactions I've gotten from my students and co-workers have been
positive and usually surprised. The kids usually know what it is and
are surprised when they find out I did it and know anything about
henna. (These are usually the African or Indian students). Usually
their next question is asking if I'm Lebanese or Arabic (apparently I
look Arabic). My co-workers were just sort of fascinated, having never
seen it before.I've avoided using henna during the school year on my
hands because the higher ups would not appreciate it.

A side note: many of us have said that many people are dumbstruck when
seeing henna on the hands; this probably explains why its been used by
women for so long. Especially in cultures where women aren't at the
top of the social hierarchy. Sounds like henna is a great way to get
the last word without saying a thing.

Just a thought, happy henna-ing!
Linda

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: I work as a teacher and psychologist for a smallish Catholic College : so there is defineitely a dress code. I usually have henna on my feet : and ankles sometimes up the leg. It's visible but not obvious, which : is the way to go in an environment where they mow the lawns daily and : are very concerned about appearences. : : The reactions I've gotten from my students and co-workers have been : positive and usually surprised. The kids usually know what it is and : are surprised when they find out I did it and know anything about : henna. (These are usually the African or Indian students). Usually : their next question is asking if I'm Lebanese or Arabic (apparently I : look Arabic). My co-workers were just sort of fascinated, having never : seen it before.I've avoided using henna during the school year on my : hands because the higher ups would not appreciate it. : : A side note: many of us have said that many people are dumbstruck when : seeing henna on the hands; this probably explains why its been used by : women for so long. Especially in cultures where women aren't at the : top of the social hierarchy. Sounds like henna is a great way to get : the last word without saying a thing. : : Just a thought, happy henna-ing! : Linda
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