working out in a skirt: the ongoing saga

Jul 03, 2018 15:14


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belenen July 4 2018, 02:05:12 UTC
thanks! IKR?

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spaciireth July 3 2018, 23:29:49 UTC
As I was reading this whole post, I kept on thinking things that you then brought up (like short shorts probably having more chance of skin contact on the machines) and I'm so glad you sent the email. I don't really blame you for not thinking much of the manager after the initial interaction, but here's hoping they do advocate for change and maybe it will go through.

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belenen July 4 2018, 02:11:03 UTC
thanks for hoping with me! *crosses fingers*

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belenen July 4 2018, 02:16:04 UTC
thank you! but I am hoping they amend the policy to make it clear that skirts are okay, so that no one has to deal with this or get scared off by similar stuff.

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thesewaters July 4 2018, 13:41:54 UTC
Gosh I wish I had found someone like you at the gym I was previously going to. I hope they stay true to their word and back you up with this.

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belenen July 5 2018, 21:52:56 UTC
I wish so too! *crossing fingers*

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belenen July 5 2018, 21:53:30 UTC
thank you! me too!

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