"Are you going on vacation?"

[Suzie Petersen]

I bought a new bikini yesterday at a thrift store. It was actually brand new, but that's not the point of the story.
When I checked out, the lady rang up the bikini, which was my only item, smiled and said "Are you going on vacation?"
I laughed and said, "Yes, but not anytime soon". She sighed and said "Same here, but wouldn't it be nice!".

Fun comment, and actually on point. I am in fact going on vacation in just a few weeks, and ... I am considering bringing this bikini, or at least some kind of swim suit (probably a one piece though).
Missed opportunity really, I should have just told her that 😁

[Crissy 107]

Suzie, Great interaction with the checkout lady. I can hear you saying it.

[bridget thronton]

Nice interaction with the SA.

[Debbie Denier]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing Suzi.Its difficult to differentiate between a nice accepting conversation and/ or being creepy. Sometimes you get the right vibe from a SA which sounds like the case here.

[alwayshave]

Suzie I love it when people own it. Nice SA.

[kimdl93]

That was a nice conversation. Next time you?re there you mention that you had the chance to wear the bikini while on vacation!

[Sometimes Steffi]

It's really hard to judge the comment. If you were en femme, it would have been a great compliment. But, I usually shop for girly stuff en homme. Then the comment would have taken on an entirely different meaning.

[Suzie Petersen]

Steffi, I was in male mode, but carrying a purse.
I am sure it was meant to be a funny comment from her side, but she did not have that typical Wink Wink Notch Notch smile on her face that I have seen many times before from checkout people when I have bought female clothes or shoes and they make a comment like "That dress will look good on you!".
I should have carried the conversation further, maybe next time. I have no problem with them knowing the female stuff I buy is for me.

[CarlaWestin]

Good for you, Suz. If I bought a bikini for vacation it would mean my wife was on vacation and I'd be sunbathing in the backyard.