In recent months, I have made several fairly long posts about the benefits and fun of shopping in person. I will not repeat them here. But I will say this. My intention has always been to encourage, not to shame. And if someone fails to succeed the first time, I want to urge them to try again rather than feel like a failure. It almost seems like those who feel judged have not yet learned to stop judging themselves.
I was once deeply closeted and afraid to even walk into a dress shop, as has everyone in this forum at one time or another. I remember how many times I tried to enter a shop then chicken out and leave after a quick pass through a single aisle. I remember very well how hard it was to walk in and ask for what I wanted. And the relief I felt when the SA and managers accepted me so readily. These people now treat me more like a friend or family member than just a mere customer. How glad I am that I eventually pushed my fears aside. I want that for everyone in this forum.
I want those still closeted to add a word to their vocabulary: yet. As in "I can't shop in person YET" I hope my meaning is clear. Encouragement, not judgment.
