This weekend I experienced something that I never imagined could happen-- especially here in California, where people really are more tolerant of other cultures/colors/creed/religions ect.
I was working at Sephor@ in Central California-- spending some time with the cast- getting them updated on new products etc. and also helping them to sell.(it was Saturday and SUPER busy) I was winding up my day, getting ready to head back to the hotel when a blonde 35ish woman came in and started talking to one of the gals who worked there--- who also happened to be from Taiwan. The woman stated that she had an event to go to and wanted a new look. Then the conversation went a little like this.
Sephor@ gal: Sure I can help you with that
Woman: Actually, I want someone with light skin to help me
(everything stops-- you can hear a pin drop)
A different Sephor@ gal-- (tan skin, brown hair:) "Um.. okay I will be happy to help you"
Woman: Actually I don't want you either. Is there anyone else who is light skinned and light haired like me?
--Everyone turns and looks at me-- and I stand there with my mouth gaping open-
Woman: Yeah, I guess you're the closest-- red is sort of close to blonde...
So for the next 45 minutes, I have to get my game face on-- keep my cool-- and deliver the mineral fabulousness that they pay me to do.
But I had a hard time... a real hard time. I was just so flabbergasted that someone would think that way-- and treat people that way. After all, these gals are my friends that I care about. They have names and personalities and hearts... and I had to stand there and help the offender that hurt them-- because thats what we do.
The woman liked what I did, bought what she needed and left the store-- once she was gone, thats when I lost it. What a horrible end to an otherwise wonderful day.
I have been in retail for half of my life. I have had my fair share of fruit loops to deal with. But this one-- this one takes the cake, and it breaks my heart. I truly though that we have come so far as a country-- and then something like this happens and it makes me wonder-- WAS SHE RAISED IN A BARN???
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Moments like that are so mind blowing. I just don't understand the ignorance of people sometimes...I just don't get it. We were asked this weekend if we were our daughters grandparents...REALLY??? REALLY?? Is what I said.
Wow. Ridiculous. I only hope maybe she wasn't being completely ignorant and wanted someone who could relate to her? Maybe? Hmm. So lame.
Just so you know I am raising my children in a barn :) But through that I am teaching them that everyone is equal old young light dark. This disgusts me :(
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