There are different situations where commenting on looks is appropriate and when it isn't. If the two know each other well as friends then that's just guys com

There are different situations where commenting on looks is appropriate and when it isn't. If the two know each other well as friends then that's just guys commenting on a woman's looks. The line between professional and friendly discussion in blurred anyway. Like you said, women do the same thing when amongst friends. If they didn't know each other that well then all discussion should stay mostly professional. If a comment like this is made then it either indicates that the Director considers women's looks part of a professional appraising of their abilities or he is awkward at making conversation.