Monday so far...
Going on week 3 with this stupid cold and cough. I tried to get into the GP's office this morning, but the place was wall-to-wall bodies and there was no way I was going to be able to see him at all - I'll try tomorrow. Went to paid a few bills than looked around for a new outfit for Friday night (the Adult Christmas party/dance). I went into Sears' outlet to see if there were any decent frocks (before having to go into the retail section), but the only thing I could find was a very rude and belittling little girl.
I spotted a few dresses that would've look nice on me but they were a size smaller than what I wanted, that's when I encountered it - the salesgirl from Hell. I politely asked her if the dress I was holding came in one size larger when she piped up,
"We don't sell clothing to elephants go to the zoo maybe you can wear a tarp."
With that said I just looked at her. I couldn't believe that someone would stoop to something that low and during the peek selling season. I then saw another employee walk over as I replied surprisingly calm,
"Excuse me, but how old are you?"
"19, what of it." she snarled.
"You're 19. Well little girl, I'm old enough to be your mother and by the way you've just spoken to me I can just imagine how you talk to her. Furthermore, you haven't the right to make comments of that nature to anyone."
Then the other employee (an older woman) asked me if I needed assistance, I just shook my head no and continued looking at the young girl. Though I did reply to her (the older woman apparently the assistant manager for the dept.), "I'm sorry you don't sell elephant sizes here, I wouldn't want to put you through any trouble." With that 4 other woman stopped dead in their tracks. "Besides, if that's how I'm to be treated than I will lodge a complaint with the head office about this person and make sure that my account (I'm paying for windows through their budget plan) will be marked paid in full via this wonderful, fine upstanding young lady and I will then tell everyone I know to avoid this store, especially if they happened to have an issue with their weight."
For a few awkward moments the snitty salesgirl said, "Well we don't sell elephant sizes and that's final."
To which the elder employee responded, "It's called "Plus Sizes" and yes we do." She starts digging into her pocket, "Oh by the way. when do you go on your coffee break?"
Snitty replied, "In 15 minutes."
"Good, once break's over collect your cards you no longer work here. I will not have anyone who works with me or for the company talk to a customer like that. I've been doing this job since well before your mother was born and probably still working here if your grandchildren start working here. Better still just go and collect your cards now I don't even want to see the sight of you." with that the mouthpiece left in a huff.
One of the other women who stopped to listen said, "What a nice Christmas present." than turns to me, "I thought you were going to hit her. I know if it had've been me I would've smeared her all over the floor."
Her friend grinned, "Well one should be careful, for one day little miss ray of sunshine might end up having a weight issue like the rest of "normal" people, since we all can't be a size -1."
"Tempting prospect, but not worth going to jail for." shaking my head when the assistant mgr motioned to another salesgirl to help.
The other salesgirl helped me look for a similar dress (in my size) but unfortunately it was damaged someone had returned it (busted zipper - missing teeth) and didn't mark it down. It would've cost more to replace the zipper then to keep the dress.
Well, after that I headed over to Pennington/Addition Elle and found 2 very nice looking black floor-length skirts, so now all I have to do is find a nice blouse or sweater to go with it and them I'm set.
I wasn't looking to get anyone fired, especially this closed to Christmas - which is 10 days away. But I didn't deserve to be treated that way.
Egads! I have to start some shopping rather soon *facepalm*
Well must dash and get something ready for supper
I spotted a few dresses that would've look nice on me but they were a size smaller than what I wanted, that's when I encountered it - the salesgirl from Hell. I politely asked her if the dress I was holding came in one size larger when she piped up,
"We don't sell clothing to elephants go to the zoo maybe you can wear a tarp."
With that said I just looked at her. I couldn't believe that someone would stoop to something that low and during the peek selling season. I then saw another employee walk over as I replied surprisingly calm,
"Excuse me, but how old are you?"
"19, what of it." she snarled.
"You're 19. Well little girl, I'm old enough to be your mother and by the way you've just spoken to me I can just imagine how you talk to her. Furthermore, you haven't the right to make comments of that nature to anyone."
Then the other employee (an older woman) asked me if I needed assistance, I just shook my head no and continued looking at the young girl. Though I did reply to her (the older woman apparently the assistant manager for the dept.), "I'm sorry you don't sell elephant sizes here, I wouldn't want to put you through any trouble." With that 4 other woman stopped dead in their tracks. "Besides, if that's how I'm to be treated than I will lodge a complaint with the head office about this person and make sure that my account (I'm paying for windows through their budget plan) will be marked paid in full via this wonderful, fine upstanding young lady and I will then tell everyone I know to avoid this store, especially if they happened to have an issue with their weight."
For a few awkward moments the snitty salesgirl said, "Well we don't sell elephant sizes and that's final."
To which the elder employee responded, "It's called "Plus Sizes" and yes we do." She starts digging into her pocket, "Oh by the way. when do you go on your coffee break?"
Snitty replied, "In 15 minutes."
"Good, once break's over collect your cards you no longer work here. I will not have anyone who works with me or for the company talk to a customer like that. I've been doing this job since well before your mother was born and probably still working here if your grandchildren start working here. Better still just go and collect your cards now I don't even want to see the sight of you." with that the mouthpiece left in a huff.
One of the other women who stopped to listen said, "What a nice Christmas present." than turns to me, "I thought you were going to hit her. I know if it had've been me I would've smeared her all over the floor."
Her friend grinned, "Well one should be careful, for one day little miss ray of sunshine might end up having a weight issue like the rest of "normal" people, since we all can't be a size -1."
"Tempting prospect, but not worth going to jail for." shaking my head when the assistant mgr motioned to another salesgirl to help.
The other salesgirl helped me look for a similar dress (in my size) but unfortunately it was damaged someone had returned it (busted zipper - missing teeth) and didn't mark it down. It would've cost more to replace the zipper then to keep the dress.
Well, after that I headed over to Pennington/Addition Elle and found 2 very nice looking black floor-length skirts, so now all I have to do is find a nice blouse or sweater to go with it and them I'm set.
I wasn't looking to get anyone fired, especially this closed to Christmas - which is 10 days away. But I didn't deserve to be treated that way.
Egads! I have to start some shopping rather soon *facepalm*
Well must dash and get something ready for supper