Answer to question about "If it was okay for girls to be maarte"

Here is another one where [name] asks if it was okay if girls are maarte.

I posted this answer:

[Name]

Hi. In response to what you posted regarding "Maarte Girls", it depends. When you say maarte I take it you meant, girls that are constantly fixing their hair, looking in the mirror, and fixing their make-up and lipstick or lip gloss right?

If this is the case, then it is just okay. There are girls that are like that, and usually they are the very outgoing type. Actually I had several friends who were really pretty but saw themselves as not pretty unless they are always well made meaning they keep looking good throughout the day.

In reality like the majority of posters in this thread, it is natural for girls to be maarte. Guys are understanding when girls are maarte as long as the girl is pretty or cute or good to look at. If the girl is maarte and not cute, not pretty, not good to look at (this includes too much make up that makes them look like a witch) then it is not alright. In fact there are guys in the school or a lot outside the school who are alaskadors who will not hesitate to say what's on their mind and usually it is kind of mean.

Now some posters on this thread mentioned "Malandi" I cannot comment on that because "Malandi" can be defined differently by all people.

Also in regards to "Girls na Maarte", this could also be in reference to girls on a date or out with friends being picky with food. On a guy's point of view it is okay. But when the guy eats a hefty meal that is usual for him, and the girl only eats a little because she is maarte, the guy will understand as long as the girl does not comment on why the guy has to order and eat a lot. This is a big turn off for guys because the girl is too maarte. She should just eat regularly or less if she wants but not comment on other people's meal or food intake. But of course the guy will not say anything condescending to her.

Just an opinion.