I usually buy pads from the grocery store during my period and I don’t like to talk about it with anyone. When I went there last night, the young guy at the register seemed to recognize me and said, ‘Pads again?’ At that moment, my hands literally went cold, and I didn’t know how to respond. Do you think this is normal or am I being overly sensitive? I’m hesitant to go back to the same place.
I think the cashier tried to do something well-intentioned, but really messed up. It’s a private matter after all; it’s not their place to bring up stuff like that. You’re not sensitive or anything, this is pretty disrespectful.
So, has he made such a strange comment to you before? Is this the first time he reacted like this? I’m curious.
@gizemruya actually something like this happened before, last week they were looking at the products at the checkout and said ‘we’re checking, sister, what is needed.’ But I didn’t interpret it negatively back then.
It could be. I mean, maybe they just made a joke that wasn’t that deep? I think you’re blowing it out of proportion. People sometimes talk unnecessarily, just let it go.
@mertgral I disagree, because there are boundaries of privacy. Comments like these can be the kind that especially make women uncomfortable. Employees should set boundaries with customers; it’s a professional matter.
@bilgetavsiyeci yes, you are right, but on the other hand, why didn’t the person who asked respond? I thought it would have been better if they clearly expressed their discomfort at that moment instead of moving from one point to another.
I’ve experienced something similar at a store once, but I was with a family member. My mom really lashed out because the cashier said something inappropriate. I wish you had defended yourself in that moment. Honestly, they wouldn’t have done it again.