Wonderful experience

[Maxie]

Today after my workout, I went to a thrift shop in the same strip mall as my gym. Now picture a 210lb bodybuilder in compression shorts and tank top checking out the XL section of lingerie. After a few stares and confused looks from the ladies, I started to feel uncomfortable and put my basket down and started to leave. All of sudden a middle aged employee called to me and said I forgot my things. She brought over the basket and told me she would help me. We went through all of the lingerie and she found my sizes and even brought me all the size 11 stilettos (it's the only shoe I'll wear ) they had. Leather mini, summer dress and some jewelry and I was set. She took me to an open register and charged me for the items. I thanked her and she told me about her brother having "special " tastes as well and told me to come by and see her any time. It was indeed a wonderful experience.

[Tracii G]

There are people out there that do understand us.

[karinels]

We all are very happy your experience went well, Maxie.

[Alice_2014_B]

That almost sounds too amazing to be true.
It is truly amazing how there can be some very helpful and understanding people around.
Thanks for sharing.

[kimdl93]

That's a good illustration of excellent customer service.

[Victoria Demeanor]

What a truly wonderful story and It's always great to hear about the good people in this world.
Thank you for sharing this.

[LaurenNZ]

As you said - a wonderful experience - oh that there be more people out there with an unbiased view of life!

[Kandi Robbins]

Maxie,

You'll find this is more common than you think. I swear, without us girls, thrift store may not exist (JK). Great story. It truly does feel so special when you are treated like any other customer, just one of the girls.

Kandi

[Maxie]

You are right about feeling special. I didn't have to hide my items and forgot about the strange looks. She offered to let me try on the clothing but I didn't feel comfortable. I did try on the shoes and it felt great.

[Alice Torn]

Is this a dream? Wow!

[TxCassie]

That's a wonderful experience Maxie. Just when you want to give it up, it happens, a kind helping hand, a sweet voice, a person who may not understand, maybe they do, but what they do is recognize...a person alone, a person dejected, a person...just a person deserving of every respect and kindness that is affording to any person. Politics, religion, archaic gender roles and assignments aside, just a person interacting with another person. It was a good day for you dear. Cassie

[Jamie Lynn]

Second what Cassie said and congratulations! It should be easier next time!

[irene9999]

What a great experience, all stores should be like that!

[dawn459]

I had a simular experience at a local thrift store a while back was looking for some lingerie +did not find what i wanted +was getting ready to walk away when this lady asked if i had noticed the robe+gown set that was next to some babydoll gowns+isaid no so sheshowed me the set although it was a large i told her it was not big enough so she got it for her self+found some for her daughter+had acamisole pantiert for her husband she said they like roleplay +she always buys lingerie for him. Idid wind up buying a black dress+2packs of pantyhose.

[MissTee]

Wow, Maxie. What a lovely experience. Thank you for sharing. Will you be going back to shop there?

[Isabella Ross]

Great story. These types of encounters are so special when they happen.

[Rachael Leigh]

Wow now that's some good customer service

[Maxie]

I'm going again next Monday. She told me that's the day they have 99 cent items. Believe it or not, I got a pair of leopard print Guess stilettos for that price. I just finished collecting 2 bags of clothing that I will be donating next week.

[Brandy Mathews]

Lol, Why can't I ever run into such awesome people as this?
Bree

[Kevyn53]

We all keep find that most of the world is way more accepting than we start out thinking. Most of our fears are unfounded.

[AngelaYVR]

There are definitely some gems out there and I've been served by a few of them; what I liked about your story is that she intervened to help you out.

[marijja]

We are surprised by this, but it should be normal.
I'm glad for you.

[Beverley Sims]

Maxie,
There are other secret sympathisers out there.

It is good that you found one of them

[bridget thronton]

Very good you found a marvelous place to shop

[Sylvia Styles]

That's so amazing! it's really nice to know there's supporters out there! Sounds like you have a new favorite store hehe