Just flowers

I shop at a woman's clothing consignment shop It is my safe place.

I usually shop there in male mode because of the amount of time it takes me to girl up. I shop the racks like any other customer and sometimes pick out something to bring into the changing room to try on before buying. I often come out of the changing room for them to zip me up or to check the look and fit. There are about a half a dozen GGs who work there and they all know me and who I am shopping for.

Many times, they let me use a back room to change and put on makeup before an event. My wife is DADT and I can't dress at home. If I can't dress at the consignment store, I would need to dress in my car or a public bathroom, which are both more problematical.

I dressed there for my annual Christmas Meetup, the one that Jamie (alwayshave) wrote about. So, just to let them know how much I appreciate them, I bought a bouquet of flowers (nothing very extravagant) to thank them. I gave them to the owner and she was both surprised and appreciative. I game her a short verbal message, "Thanks for being here. Thanks for being you. And thanks for having me."

I also gave some flowers to my regular nail salon tech. She wasn't in, so I just left them on her work station. All the nail techs at the store recognize me. I've been there both en homme and en femme, typically to get a mani before going out to a girls event. They've never said anything to me directly, but they must have had conversations about me after I leave. It seems like there is always a murmur when I arrive.

Any store or staff that treats special customers the best way would appreciate flowers!

Hugs, Terri

Lovely gestures for both the consignment store and your nail tech. Its nice to know that one is appreciated, and that goes both ways.

Steffi. I would be surprised if the conversation after you left was anything bad.
In my nail salon the girls are all Vietnamese and welcome me with a smile and hello.
Often they call across the salon wanting to know what I have been doing and with whom.
The other day I took a back seat when 3 South Afrikaans women came in and took over the place.
They were very loud chatting across the salon and for once the nail techs did not know what was being said.
They were known there but not to me. I soon changed that by starting up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me. Minimal makeup and a wig and if she knew or cared was not apparent.
Acceptance.

Nice gesture Steffi . Shops like that are few and far between. In my early days I used to shop at a small independent store in drab. The manageress and her mother there were great. Like you I could go there in drab, try on clothes , get advice and be welcome. Sadly it closed over 30 years ago.

Well done Steffi

Steffi, Such a nice gesture on your part.

Kindness and gratitude. Always a good thing. 😊👏