“I dropped little dog off at the vet for teethcleaning and labwork today and asked them to call me as soon as he is done. With his anxiety, I’d prefer him to recuperate at home where it’s quiet. The receptionist had technicolor hair. Again. I don’t understand why people do that. I don’t get the multiple piercings either.”
The outlandish appearance is to detract from the lack of performance.
“See my crazy hair and how much mutilation I have endured to garner your attention?”
You were compelled to mention her zany appearance rather than comment on the quality of her customer service.
Actually, she is very competent and I have always liked her. She is consistent in her work but I wonder about what has made her so insecure as to purposely call attention to her appearance in these ways.