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A long long time ago when there use to be Girdle Stores I wanted an All in One real bad.
I got up the nerve and I went in the store. I told the SA I was looking for an OB all in one for my wife.
Well for some reason they didn't believe it was for my wife.
The two women said "don't be embarrassed, if I wanted it to fit right we'll have to measure you".
Ended up buying something I wanted for a long time. Wish I still had it, must have lost it in a PURG!
I recently had a great experience at a Hanes Outlet store - I get regular emails from them for sales, etc. and they had a great-looking Bali bra on sale. Shipping would have made the cost too much for my budget so I went to my local outlet store in drab with a printout of what I wanted. I couldn't find it so I asked one of the SAs if she could help me. She acted as if it were an every day occurence - she looked at the printout and said that they didn't have that one but she wished they did because it was sure pretty! She showed me some others that she liked and I ended up buying 2 different ones - on sale! She never gave me any indication that she was uncomfortable with me shopping for bras, and even made sure that my frequent shopper card was up-to-date, and gave me a $10 off coupon for next month! And, as fate would have it, I got another email yesterday - the bra I wanted was still on sale, and they had free shipping yesterday only - so I spent some more money, although I'll have to wait a week or so for it to arrive!
It took me a long while to get here, but when SA's ask such questions or who are you shopping for, I almost always say that I am shopping for myself. If there is a puzzled look from the SA, I say that I have come to a point in my life where I found that I enjoy wearing women's clothes and makeup and learning more about my spirituality. If this makes you uncomfortable please let me know as I do not want to make you uncomfortable, and will certainly understand if you do not wish to work with me.
I usually get positive reactions and only once was declined service by an older SA. The younger SA's are much more accepting and willing to help.
Di
Hi Trisha:hugs:, A couple weeks ago I got a couple makeup items at a Dollar General store and the girl at the register
said, These aren't for you are they, I just smiled and said, What that be a problem ??
and she just got that funny look on her face, The poor kid is probably still wondering. ~~...:daydreaming:...
I was shopping in a DressBarn and a Avenue Store the other day. I always shop in guy mode(underdressed) as I don't go out dressed. The SA's were older women and they asked if I need help. I said I was just looking and their eyes got big. Then I found a couple of dresses I liked and wanted to make sure they fit. Since the dressing stalls are locked I have to ask to use them. At one store one of the SA's( the older of the two) asked how I was doing and did I need any help. I replied sure can I try these on. She had a look of surprise and said let me ask. Of course I was allowed and after that she was really helpful. I'm sure I was the talk of the store after I left. But the way I see it if we are kind and courteous when we shop( no matter how the SA's reactions are) the better it is for the next guy. It took me awhile to get the courage up to try the clothes on but after you do if a few times you see most SA's are great. When I asked if they get many in the store like me most say yes and quite often.
I have been buying and wearing panties for over 20 years. About 5 years ago I was in a shop and picked up a nice sexy thong and went to the checkout. The young assistant rang it up and I paid my money. Her parting remark, which was heard by the next couple of customers in the queue, was "Hope you enjoy wearing it". I was flabbergasted and had to think of a hasty reply. I replied "I will come back and show you it if you like." I don't know who was more embarrassed, her or me!
Sort of reinforces the idea that prejudice is learned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diversity
DeeAnn