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When shaving, a gliding stroke directed toward the barber is used with the:

  1. Backhand stroke

  2. Reverse stroke

  3. Freehand stroke

  4. Sidestroke

The correct answer is: Freehand stroke

The correct technique when shaving is to use a gliding stroke directed towards the barber, which is known as the freehand stroke. This is because the freehand stroke allows for better precision and control while shaving. The other options, such as the backhand stroke, reverse stroke, and sidestroke, may not provide the same level of precision and could result in an uneven or incorrect shave. The freehand stroke is the most commonly used and recommended technique in barbering and grooming.