“When you see someone crying, ask if it’s because of their haircut.”
The Sage believes that empathy is important, but timing is everything. His advice today walks the delicate line between concern and catastrophic honesty: “When you see someone crying, ask if it’s because of their haircut.”
According to The Sage, this question cuts straight to the heart of many modern tragedies. Breakups heal. Redundancies pass. Existential dread fades. But a bad haircut lingers — staring back at you from mirrors, shop windows, and every photograph taken “just after the appointment.” The Sage maintains that many tears are simply follicular in origin.
Of course, this approach does carry risks. The Sage himself once asked this question at a funeral, a wedding, and a school reunion, and was asked to leave all three. Still, he insists that honesty is a form of kindness — particularly when delivered with a straight face and no follow-up explanation. Wisdom, after all, is knowing when to speak… and accepting the consequences when you do.
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