I believe that the longer the fake fingernails, the less likely it is that the dear does housework...

I have artificial nails. Because they are thicker than my own nails, I can garden with them and not have them break. However, if they get too long, typing is impossible!

I just had them briefly, for a special occasion. You'll get to see firsthand (so to speak) just how awful it looks if you don't keep it up!
There's a cashier at my local market whose nails are at least an inch long—I always think she's going to hit the wrong keys on the register and charge me $45 for a can of cat food!