In the wrong section of the store.

[JenniferZ2009]

So yesterday I was shopping for tops at Ross and I was in the Ladies section browsing. I was wearing male cloths and this older lady said to me "You are in the wrong section" so I looked up and and looked around and went over to the Junior tops section since they are much more cute than the ladies section.

I thought to myself later that I should have said that as well. I should have said "Oh your right I want the cute tops not these ones." (Although I did find a gem in that section, a beautiful sweater.)

[sherri52]

If she only knew it was for you

[Ze]

I think that's pretty audacious of somebody to go ahead and tell you where you "should" be. :raisedeyebrow: The nerve of some people.


"You are in the wrong section"

Next time, your reply should just be, "So are you." :straightface:

[Deborah Jane]

Next time, your reply should just be, "So are you." :straightface:

I was thinking the same as :Ze:

For all the old woman knew, you could have been shopping for a present for somebody

[Bobbie Bee]

Wow, I guess guys are not allowed to buy clothes for themselves or their female friends. Rather closed minded woman. Maybe I'm being too hard, but I would have directed her to where the batteries are kept in the store.

[Olivia]

What nerve she had! You might have said, "who asked you?" or "how is it your business where I shop?" Sheesh, some people!! Let them ask me that question...:) O

[LizSummers]

"You are in the wrong section"

"You should mind your own business!"

(is what I would like to think I would've said...)

[Christina Horton]

You should have said something like" Oh you mean this is the men's section Oh darn I guess I AM in the wrong section!" then say " is there a right section that "you" think I need to shop in like the dirty old stile-less old drab, plain, men's ugly section, Well I have mush to much stile to shop (gag) there." I think you would get your point across better and n0t be rude just sarcastic as hell. LOL. I have done stuff like that just not the precise thing I have said here cuz (she)or(he) never worded it that way. I must say it has only happened to me like twice when I was in drab. The funny thing is they honestly think there helping you. Some stores have a undefined line between the men's and women section. Some men do shop in the wrong section and not know until the either see some thing that they know is a girly thing or some one tells them. So don't be to hard on her. If she said it nicely with out sarcasm then she probably thought she was helping you. And if you were in the lost in the mo look that we can get shopping she might have thought you were lost.

Ok I don't know how she said it but it could be a chance eh. People who have not been exposed to US the guy and dolls of our WORLD don't think we could be shopping for ourselves. Plus if there is no sing of mean intent just tell them your shopping for your self and then watch the reaction , It is way toooooo much fun. I have never had a bad experience out and I hope I never do. I love to be the center of attention where ever I go.It's the the drama Queen in me!!!!!And if if people don't like TFB>>>>>>>>

[Holly]

I think I would have suggested to her that she was in the wrong line of work.

[Leslie Langford]

...this same woman buys her husband's and/or son(s) socks, underwear, and shirts etc. for them because if they're like most "real" men, they would rather have burning wooden splints shoved under their fingernails than go clothes shopping and will wear what they already have until it literally disintegrates and falls off their bodies. Hey, come to think about it - that sounds just like me when it comes to my "drab" clothes - and yes, men's clothes are drab in every sense of the word :doh:!

Betcha no one ever re-directed her out of the Men's' sections when she was on those shopping excursions. And if I had a nickel for every time I saw a GG browsing among (and trying on) men's sneakers, shoes, jeans, shirts, belts, windbreakers etc., I would probably be a rich man today.

But what I really get a kick out of is when typical women's' wear is described in store flyers or signs as "women's dresses", "women's skirts", "women's bras", "lingerie for her", "ladies' hosiery", and "women's' blouses". Why the unnecessary redundancy? Is it because these retailers have secret, hidden sections of their stores geared towards crossdressers, and stocked with the crossdresser equivalent of the above clothing that only those "in the know" are aware of and requiring a secret knock to gain access to :heehee:? Or is it a subliminal "women only; crossdressers not welcome here" message that I, like most of the ladies here, am more than happy to totally ignore :D?

Hey, what's good for the goose is good for the gander :tongueout!

[vikki2020]

A lot of people are stuck in their old fashioned thinking, and there's not much you can do about it. But, your right, the juniors have much cuter stuff!

[Shayna2008]

Interesting, a few years back I was at a ROSS in Austin, TX looking for woman's pants, and a female employee told me "those are woman's pants". I simply looked at her and said "I know." She then walked away. Looking back on it I wish I'd said something more witty.

[JackieInPA]

The only time this has happened to me has been when the person trying to 'Help' mew says it in a loud voice that can be heard By the Queen of England. These people were trying to embarrass/Chastise me. I responded once "Oh should i be in the section where i don't spend money or can i stay here?' The other time while everyone in six states was looking at me i replied 'Really i was wondering why the assosiates in this store were so stupid as to put all these skirts in mens section.!!" I am what u call a natural smart ass it takes less time for me to be sarcastic than it takes another woman to grab that perfect skirt from teh rack in the mens department before you get there.

[angpai30]

I would have thought it rude and would have said something like: that is what you think because in my opinion there is no better place to be than in the women's section!!

[suchacutie]

Sometimes there are no words that will make a difference to an insensitive clod. In that case I have found that a fixed stare speaks volumes!

:)

tina

[Ashley_in_Texas]

A few years ago, I got out of work a little early, so I decided to stop by Target and see if I could find a new pair of heels, some stockings, and other stuff. Granted, I looked a little rough, seeing as how I am a plumber and just got done for the day. I was In the hoisery section, when I noticed that the same SA had been following me around for a while, and I had seen her looking my direction a few times. When she saw me pick up a package of thigh highs, she asked if I needed help finding the mens section. I said "No, thanks". She continued following me around, so I intentionaly went in circles around a few isles. She still followed. I finally had enough, and asked her why she keeps following me. She said that I looked suspicious to the manager, and she was told to keep an eye on me. Her face was RED. I said, "OOOHHHHH, I thought it was because I was looking for womens things." I pulled out a fat wad of 100 dollar bills from my pocket. (I had just been paid $4800 cash from the week long job I had just finished!!) I showed her the wad, laughed and said, "You tell your manager that I don't need to steal, but if he would like me to shop elsewhere, I will be happy to leave!" She said, "I'm sorry sir" and walked away. A few minutes later, the manager came up to me and tried to explain himself. I told him how sad and unwelcome it makes a person feel when they are assumed to be a thief. I said, "I may wear womens clothes, but I DAMN sure arent going to steal them!!!" He assured me that it would not happen again.

[JennyS.]

How rude. I remember buying several pairs of panties and being stared at. I was in drab. I went to purchase them and the female SA truly paused, looking at them, looking at me, then looking back at the panties. I just stood there waiting for her to say something. She didn't, but I knew what was going through her mind. I thought it was funny!

[Michelle 51]

I would of asked her if she was that dumb everyday or just worked hard at it on certain days of the week.Like she thinks people don't know what section of the store they're in.

[Crossdressedsylvia]

Not too many stores left but I used to go to the one in Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg MD and they were always helpful. They even let me try thing on in the dressing rooms. It was so nice to go in and out of the drssing rooms trying things on with other women in the store shopping.

Sylvia

[carrie-ann]

I would have said but the cloths here are so much nicer to look at to see what my so would look like in them or me lol.

[Plasibeau]

The only time this has happened to me has been when the person trying to 'Help' mew says it in a loud voice that can be heard By the Queen of England. These people were trying to embarrass/Chastise me. I responded once "Oh should i be in the section where i don't spend money or can i stay here?' The other time while everyone in six states was looking at me i replied 'Really i was wondering why the assosiates in this store were so stupid as to put all these skirts in mens section.!!" I am what u call a natural smart ass it takes less time for me to be sarcastic than it takes another woman to grab that perfect skirt from teh rack in the mens department before you get there. :hugs:

First time I went shopping for myself, a woman walked up to me (not an SA) and asked if I was shopping for myself, my answer: "No, I shopping for someone the exact size, shape and same voice as me but goes by a different name." The woman's jaw dropped and I litterally stared her out of the store!

[angpai30]

I had an experience like that, but it was a sales associate who walked up and asked if I needed some help; not thinking straight I almost immediately told her it wasn't for me and her reply was "Yeah Right" SA's aren't dumb they really truly do want to help you no matter what you are looking at or buying!!

[NV Susan]

Jennifer,
I think you did the right thing by letting it go and not responding to this woman. Why get into a "thing" with her and have it grow into something messy.
Susan

[Jennifer Giovannetta]

Betcha no one ever re-directed her out of the Men's' sections when she was on those shopping excursions. And if I had a nickel for every time I saw a GG browsing among (and trying on) men's sneakers, shoes, jeans, shirts, belts, windbreakers etc., I would probably be a rich man today.


I see women shopping for mens clothing ALL THE TIME. Underwear, socks t-shirts even shoes.
Once in a while if in a store, if I spot a top I like, I will see if it comes in my size and grab it if it does.

Once while shopping in Macys in the ladies section, I got a look from an older woman. So, I shot her a look back. She quickly turned and walked away. I cannot understand what is so disturbing to some women when men shop in the womans section when they probably shopped for men at some point in their lives for mens stuff.
And let me take it a step further, has she not worn her husbands t-shirt, socks or slipped into HIS shoes if she had to step outside her house? Lots of women do this. My wifes girlfreind once slipped into my shoes to step out into my yard. I wondered, what if I slipped into her nice strappy shoes to step outside?

[DeeMNCD]

I had one clerk at a Target - back in 1990 - say to me - "Those pantyhose are for women..." My response was - "Yes - I know - They are so comfortable don't you think?"

Dee

[Marissa]

Good on your girls with the snappy replies.. (no offense) but some GGs need that.. :D

I play it off most times but haven't had anyone as rude as what I see here.. I get from "what size is she, maybe i can help" to "lucky girl to have you shop for her, wish my bf would do that for me"

the funniest was at wally world a few weeks ago as i was looking for a black bra, an older (ok, maybe my age.. hmm, now i'm bummed..:)) gg said something to the effect "does it feel nice?" I was feeling the bras for the right cushion..:D

She went on "just had to tease you to see if you were a pervert.. if your buying for her, then i might have to take you home with me" That comment was more in the line of knowing women's clothes, not to ravish me.. k? :D

I was sort of embarressed but then had to join in the teasing "yes, i know how to shop and this one will be just fine"

depending on where i'm at, most are just looks. Only a few times I had to profess the real reason for my shopping, mainly when its makeup..

Standing in the waiting line with mostly fem items can be embarressing but i'm learning to let it all go..

Hugs,

[Blaire]

...but i'm learning to let it all go..

There's the key to shopping for yourself!

[Christina Horton]

I have been thinking about it and IF you give a rude person a sarcastic or rude comment back you might just make it worse for all of us. I think of it this way, with every one I meet , and am nice to, if there rude or nice, I make a good impression on them and maybe can change there mind that we're not so bad after all. The more people have a good experience with CDs the better they think of us ya know. But that's just my :2c: worth. I do give funny snappy comebacks but I try to make them nice. I am just a nice girl. :D:heehee:

[Karen564]

Personally, I wouldn't of been offended at all, I'd just say,, Thanks, your so right!!!

Um ......Wheres your Lingerie dept?? :heehee:

[Marijka]

who cares what that lady said, there is no wrong section anywhere in the store. Enjoy yourself and shop where you please, in men's clothing or enfemme

[sterling12]

For those who implied she was an employee, please go back and read Jennifer's Message. She never said it was a salesperson, and at Ross I would rather doubt ANY worker would hassle a customer.

Ross Stores that I have experienced are very TG Friendly. I think Jennifer was dealing with someone who decided they were going to become "The Morality Police." It's too bad that the occasional person can't learn to mind their own business, but I wouldn't let it ruin my day!

If it's ever an employee who's doing The hassle....it's then your job to go find The Store Manager and complain long and hard about ill-treatment of a customer. If you don't get satisfaction at Store-Level, it's time to let Headquarters know about THEIR problem.

Peace and Love, Joanie

[baby beluga]

lovin' all the dowright rude and immature responses i'm seeing suggested here.

personally i'd either stare at her with a confused expression on my face or make a nonsensical/strange response so she gets confused and leaves me alone.

[Fab Karen]

I've shopped in boy-mode tons of times over the years and never had anything said to me by either a customer or salesperson. And I probably wouldn't be aware of someone looking at me funny, I'm busy finding what I want in my size. Regardless, I don't give a f*ck what some stranger thinks.

[mskanuchi]

I was in Ross a while back, returning a piece of lingerie, seems the size there was a bit smaller, but I like the piece, so I traded for the next size up. When I orginally went in and purchased the items, 2 different pieces, the check out lady was exceptionally nice, no problem at all. A few days later, when I went to return / trade the one item, a different lady was there. I could tell she was looking at me out of the corner of her eye as I waited in line, dressed in my normal male attire, holding a piece of lingerie and the one I was trading for. When I was through making the trade, she looked at one of her friends sitting close by, giggled and said real snippy " thanks mam".
I stopped in my tracks and asked her if she trreats all of her customers like that and asked for the manager. She was the "Day Manager" she said, so I asked for the general manager. She started side stepping, said the manager wasn't there. I took out a pen, wrote her name down, the time, called the manager later, told her of the incident, mentioned something to the effect of sensitivity training. I told her it didn't matter if I was exchanging a piece for either my wife or myself, she had no right to try and embarass me, and I could take my business elsewhere, and tell my friends to also.
The next time I went in there, she was at the register, asked someone to relieve her, never saw her again. Turns out the General Manager was the nice lady from the first time.

[shawn123]

I still just do my list thing... If I'm in walmart or target, or one of those larger stores and someone looks at me funny while I'm going through the racks, or in the checkout, I just pretend to be looking at my ever-present shopping list and trying to match it with something on the shelf or make sure I haven't forgotten anything.

I usually have the list with me anyway so I won't forget what I went there for in the first place while I'm walking through the clothing clearance sections.

[Cary]

Wow! the nerve of some people. This just goes to show us that the old double standard in alive and well. As stated above, women buy men's clothes all the time and NOBODY even blinks. They even have jeans for women called the boyfriend jean. If you're not stealing or anything else ill-legal, you should be able to be in any part of a store you want.

[Olivia]

No, the best answer to her is surely:

"No, this is the right section for me. You see, I'm a crossdresser."

...and either you enjoy watching her run screaming for the emergency exit, or else she says: 'Oh pardon me, I didn't realise; most of you are so in the closet!'.

Hehe, yeah, I like that. I'll try that one sometime.:heehee:
O

[nvlady]

"I guess we're both in the wrong section. The clothes here are much too young to suit you."

[Teri Jean]

The time when a woman SA asked me if the dress I was buying was for a special event I felt it was none of her business but retorted with "yes as matter of fact and I have great shoes to go with it". She laughed as she probably thought I made a joke but in reality I did that afternoon. LOL

Teri

[LizSummers]

A few years ago, I got out of work a little early, so I decided to stop by Target and see if I could find a new pair of heels, some stockings, and other stuff. Granted, I looked a little rough, seeing as how I am a plumber and just got done for the day. I was In the hoisery section, when I noticed that the same SA had been following me around for a while, and I had seen her looking my direction a few times. When she saw me pick up a package of thigh highs, she asked if I needed help finding the mens section. I said "No, thanks". She continued following me around, so I intentionaly went in circles around a few isles. She still followed. I finally had enough, and asked her why she keeps following me. She said that I looked suspicious to the manager, and she was told to keep an eye on me. Her face was RED. I said, "OOOHHHHH, I thought it was because I was looking for womens things." I pulled out a fat wad of 100 dollar bills from my pocket. (I had just been paid $4800 cash from the week long job I had just finished!!) I showed her the wad, laughed and said, "You tell your manager that I don't need to steal, but if he would like me to shop elsewhere, I will be happy to leave!" She said, "I'm sorry sir" and walked away. A few minutes later, the manager came up to me and tried to explain himself. I told him how sad and unwelcome it makes a person feel when they are assumed to be a thief. I said, "I may wear womens clothes, but I DAMN sure arent going to steal them!!!" He assured me that it would not happen again.

Best. Story. Ever!

[Magickman]

From time to time, things like that happen. They always use their loudest voice to advise of a gender mistake.

"THOSE ARE WOMEN"S BOOTS!"

"I KNOW THOSE AREN"T FOR YOU!"

"THIS IS THE WOMEN"S SECTION!"

There was the Macy's shoe salesman, who was suspicious of my asking him to bring out high heel boots in size 9. So I tried them on and walked around his department wearing the boots.

At Kohl's, I asked the sales assistant to locate a denim mini skirt, "THAT WOULD FIT ME." She did it.

At J.C. Penney, I selected some skirts, and asked the sales assistant, "IF I COULD TRY THEM ON."

The direct and straightforward approach works best for me.

[Nicole Brown]

Hmmm, I suppose we have all had our challenges with not too funny SAs or ignorant busy bodies. I had several incidents myself before I started going out as Nicole. Over the past 3 years however, when I feel the need to shop or run out to pick something up, I just go as Nicole and I have not had a bad experience since.

I have shopped for items for Nicole and for my male self while dressed as Nicole and hardly get noticed. I have purchased cleaning solution for my electric razor, men's aftershave and men's deodorant without a word being said. I guess that all this means is that woman are expected to buy items for the entire family while men are not.

This isn't really fair, but neither is it that woman can wear frilly oven collars to work and men have to wear closed collars and a tie. Men have to wear long pants to work and woman can wear skirts and dresses. Best of all, woman can look beautiful and sexy in their clothing and men can look, well, drab. Isn't it just wonderful to be able to be a woman.

Nicole

[Missy Anne]

I have had several incidents where SA's said something to me and I immediately realized they were teasing me out of fun. I joined in the fun and everyone had a good laugh.

I think that it would be easy for friendly teasing to be misinterpreted by one of us who was feeling guilty for being there.

Personally, I always hope for an encounter because I think it is fun to banter with them. Someday I am sure I will run into a "prune" but I have quite a stash of smart comebacks in case that happens.

Missy Anne

[Rifkinn]

the best answer to her is surely:

"No, this is the right section for me. You see, I'm a crossdresser."

How about "No, this is the right section for me. You see, I'm a customer."

[Sally2005]

Pull out a map or GPS and say...nope, is says right here I'm in the right spot. OR say the store manager just told me this is the right spot...why do you say it isn't...do you even know what I'm buying?

[Frédérique]

...this older lady said to me "You are in the wrong section"


When you have a corseted mind, you point out what people should be doing, how they should think, and, in this case, where you should “be.” I feel sorry for that woman…:sad:

When you’re a free thinker, the whole world is a blank canvas – Freddy’s deep thought for the day…:thinking:

[lingerieLiz]

I love to shop. It is my hobby even if I don't buy anything. I have no problem spending an hour in lingerie. Some women find it hard to shop with an unrelated guy next to her. I've had women compliment me on being comfortable in the lingerie department while shopping with my wife and her friend. I also don't have a problem with talking to women while shoping about most anything.

Over the past 50 years I've had several gg's of all ages make comments. In the early 60s I had one tell her father that I bought all my clothes at the women's store where she worked. And, had bought the sweater she had her eye's on. Later, after several dates, I offered to give her the sweater.

Another time, 60's when I was single and buying a very pretty lingerie set the SA said "everyone should have beautiful lingerie" in a way that let me know that she had no problem with it being mine. She also managed to slip me her phone number in case I needed to make an exchange or .... appointment. I used to wish I had asked her out.

Once in awhile I will run into someone who doesn't get it, but not often. Last year I had a women ask me if I always wore them while I was looking at bras. I answered yes before I realized what I had said, but confirmed for her that I did indead wear them. She said she was cool with it.

Was in a marshall's or ross when the security person started following me from rack to rack. I played games with her until she realized what I was doing.

I figure I'm pretty confident in who I am so not much bothers me. Only time I felt like an idot was at a store and didn't read the sale tag. It said $5 and I thought it said second blouse was $5 instead of $5 off. When I told the cashier I didn't want to finish the purchase she made a big loud scene of it. I started to lash out, but decided against it. I had been there for quite some time trying on clothes so why start a fight.

[angpai30]

I have yet to be dressed and go out into a store. I need company to go out and buy stuff though because I don't like all the eyes on me type of feeling when you walk into a store. I almost always buy my stuff in "the norm" clothing. I have had a few remarks and a few stares at me while doing so, but I am getting to the point where I just say to myself sorry for them they don't know how it really feels to be dressed so pretty!!

[Rachel Morley]

In the past this sort of comment would have gotten me pi$$ed off ... the nerve of the woman. What business is it of hers which section you're in? I guess there really are some people who are so narrow-minded that they really can't think of things any other way except for "blue for a boy and pink for a girl" ... huh? You could have been shopping for a birthday present. :straightface:

I'm not sure what I would say if it happened to me today. I'd probably try to come up with a clever "put down" like some have suggested here. Some people are so ignorant :sad:

[JulieC]

I like JackieInPA's answers she has faced in similar situations. If I was faced with these situations...



But what I really get a kick out of is when typical women's' wear is described in store flyers or signs as "women's dresses", "women's skirts", "women's bras", "lingerie for her", "ladies' hosiery", and "women's' blouses"....

Hmm. Walk up to the service counter and say "Excuse me. I noticed you have some of your clothing sections marked as 'Women's skirts, women's bras, and etc. Could you please tell me where your men's skirts and bras are? I don't want to shop in the wrong section"

Pointing out incorrect labeling on things isn't out of line.



a few years back I was at a ROSS in Austin, TX looking for woman's pants, and a female employee told me "those are woman's pants".

Hmm. "Really? But, they were hanging on this rack right here. You're telling me they belong to someone? Can you show me the rack of unowned pants that I can choose from?"



(standing in hosiery aisle) she asked if I needed help finding the mens section.

"I'm sorry. I didn't see the signs forbidding men to be in the hosiery aisle"

(your response was great Ashley!)


First time I went shopping for myself, a woman walked up to me (not an SA) and asked if I was shopping for myself, my answer: "No, I shopping for someone the exact size, shape and same voice as me but goes by a different name." The woman's jaw dropped and I litterally stared her out of the store!

:rofl: !!!!


Lots of women do this. My wifes girlfreind once slipped into my shoes to step out into my yard. I wondered, what if I slipped into her nice strappy shoes to step outside?

My wife does this too. I tell my wife she's a crossdresser when she does it. Of course, if you slipped your girlfriend's strappy shoes on, you'd be labeled as a depraved pervert or something similar.


I took out a pen, wrote her name down, the time, called the manager later, told her of the incident, mentioned something to the effect of sensitivity training. I told her it didn't matter if I was exchanging a piece for either my wife or myself, she had no right to try and embarass me, and I could take my business elsewhere, and tell my friends to also.

And that's the point with snippy responses.

I have very little tolerance for hate. Crossdressers, shockingly, are human too (gee, imagine that). We have the same rights as anyone else does. To be treated otherwise is wrong.

There is something to be said for treating hatred with pleasantness; kill 'em with kindness. I grant that it can be effective. I personally am not terribly keen on the idea, because our society has had plenty of enough time to get on board with the idea that people are different, no matter the environment. If someone can't handle that, they deserve to be treated as the neanderthal they are, and dealt with accordingly.

[nikkijo]

only time ive had any issues and it was only a curosity qusetion was in pac sun, i had 3 pairs of jeans, and 2 shirts, 1 mens, 2 womens jeans and 2 jrs tops, i asked for a dressing room and the SA asked if i was sure that i knew the girls clothes were actually girls, whhen i came out in the clothes she said wow, i would have never guessed those clothes would have worked but you know i was wrong and im sorry... i bought everything i tried on..

[Nicole Erin]

I hate bad shopping stories, I guess it probably makes our sisters who are not real adept to shopping more nervous. I guess all TG folks catch some kind of hell whether it be from family, friends, co-workers, or the toothless hick at Walmart.


... A few minutes later, the manager came up to me and tried to explain himself...

If only you could see the picture in my head of that, some guy with his tail between his legs, slouched over embarrased, and saying, "but ummm, but er um, well I uhh..."

Ya know when you pulled out the wad of cash, you should have said "How can a store manager think I look suspicious when the manager of the bank I just robbed wasn't even so?" :heehee: OH my gawd they would have deuce-dropped right in their panties!

EDIT - Now that I have actually read a few more responses, gyod this thread is hilarious!
When are people gonna realise that us TG women have a wit and way of thinking to leave someone speechless?

[Yolanda_Voils]

When I shop for ME, I don't look around at anyone else, I concentrate on the task at hand..

NEVER has anyone said such rude comments to me,
if they do I'm armed and ready that "I'm buying for HER Which will come off as truthful, as I AM:D

At first I was nervous and compelled to retort with some angry remark to anyone who confronted me, fortunately for me this has not been a problem..

BTW, I almost always dress in drab[male] when shopping.

[mackemlass]

But what I really get a kick out of is when typical women's' wear is described in store flyers or signs as "women's dresses", "women's skirts", "women's bras", "lingerie for her", "ladies' hosiery", and "women's' blouses". Why the unnecessary redundancy?



Hmm. Walk up to the service counter and say "Excuse me. I noticed you have some of your clothing sections marked as 'Women's skirts, women's bras, and etc. Could you please tell me where your men's skirts and bras are? I don't want to shop in the wrong section"

Pointing out incorrect labeling on things isn't out of line.


I noticed another example of this today,went in John Lewis and saw they've changed all their hosiery packaging,where it used to say 'John Lewis tights' it now says 'John Lewis women tights'! Why? Nothing wrong with the old packaging,why bother changing it? Remembering I'd been reading this thread just last night for a minute I really was tempted to ask where the mens tights were.

[gemsay32]

A few years ago, I got out of work a little early, so I decided to stop by Target and see if I could find a new pair of heels, some stockings, and other stuff. Granted, I looked a little rough, seeing as how I am a plumber and just got done for the day. I was In the hoisery section, when I noticed that the same SA had been following me around for a while, and I had seen her looking my direction a few times. When she saw me pick up a package of thigh highs, she asked if I needed help finding the mens section. I said "No, thanks". She continued following me around, so I intentionaly went in circles around a few isles. She still followed. I finally had enough, and asked her why she keeps following me. She said that I looked suspicious to the manager, and she was told to keep an eye on me. Her face was RED. I said, "OOOHHHHH, I thought it was because I was looking for womens things." I pulled out a fat wad of 100 dollar bills from my pocket. (I had just been paid $4800 cash from the week long job I had just finished!!) I showed her the wad, laughed and said, "You tell your manager that I don't need to steal, but if he would like me to shop elsewhere, I will be happy to leave!" She said, "I'm sorry sir" and walked away. A few minutes later, the manager came up to me and tried to explain himself. I told him how sad and unwelcome it makes a person feel when they are assumed to be a thief. I said, "I may wear womens clothes, but I DAMN sure arent going to steal them!!!" He assured me that it would not happen again.

I was looking at the ingredients label on food in a store. I kept going from one product to another looking for certain ingredietns and/or the lack thereof. The asian storeowner got suspicious and told me to leave. I got angry and as I was walking away I told him he wasn't getting any of my money. I did the same thing in another store. The storeowner was also asian (again , in a small town!). I eventually found what I want and went to the counter. He told me that I shouldn't do that because it makes him worry. I told him that I was trying to find something without certain ingredients. Anyway, it felt weird and I can relate to how you must have felt. It's not fun to be unwelcome somewhere when you're trying to shop for something.

[JulieC]

I noticed another example of this today,went in John Lewis and saw they've changed all their hosiery packaging,where it used to say 'John Lewis tights' it now says 'John Lewis women tights'! Why? Nothing wrong with the old packaging,why bother changing it? Remembering I'd been reading this thread just last night for a minute I really was tempted to ask where the mens tights were.

It's *possible*, though I won't say likely, that the company is recognizing that a number of hosiery companies around the world are now making pantyhose for men. They could be just trying to make sure that consumers understand their product is made for women, not for me.

[Fraye]

Got one of those yesterday:

In a store, saw a "I die!" pair of shoes on a mannequin, turned around and scanned the shoe section. Couldn't find them, so got irritated to the point my friend I was with suggested just taking the display shoes from the mannequin and asking for them. So I did just that, grabbed the shoes from the display, went back to the shoe department, and found a nice saleslady at the register.

"Hi I found these on a display mannequin. Do you sell these?"

"Yes we do."

"Fantastic. Size ten please."

She goes in the back to retrieve them.

There was an older lady standing at the other side of the register who looks at me and says "Did you grab the rest of the outfit from the mannequin too?"

"No, the rest of the outfit was ugly."

"Well, I would just love to see what you come up with to go with those shoes"

Blink, blink.

Rally! "Whatever it is I'm sure it will be fabulous!"

Friend is laughing in a good natured way.

"Well, I just would love to see how it turns out is all."

"Thank you!"

It was an odd experience. I've never shopped while dressed, and have gotten very sly comments before, but never someone being so casually open about it. The only bad thing about the experience is that shoes were on a stop sale for a pricing issue or something so I couldn't buy them :(

[giuseppina]

So yesterday I was shopping for tops at Ross and I was in the Ladies section browsing. I was wearing male cloths and this older lady said to me "You are in the wrong section" ...

I would be inclined to suggest to her manager that she is making customers uncomfortable or discouraging a sale.

How does she know who you're buying for? It could be a GG friend or a partner, for all she knows.