That's weird to me. I wouldn't be comfy with that either. I guess it's because I work at the women's clinic and get asked all the time why we don't have male receptionists. Most women would not be comfortable explaining symptoms to a man, they don't really like doing that with women. So I see it along the same lines.
I agree! I'm pretty modist and I think it's a little weird that a man would work at a store with only women's clothes.
But now that I think of it, at gap and old navy the dressing rooms are co-ed and I've never really noticed or cared...
I know the guy you're talking about and I think it's weird. Not that he's a fitting room attendant - like someone else said, the Gap's fitting rooms are coed. I just think it's kind of strange that he's working at a women's only store. Like if you're going to work retail, why not work someplace you can take advantage of the discount?
How do you know he isn't taking advantage of the discount?? ;->
So, this probably would have bothered me before I lived with a fantastic male friend of mine who happens to be a huge queen. He was the only person who was ever honest, yet tactful and funny enough to force me to change clothes when I looked bad without ticking me off. Finally, it just got to the point where he would come into my room in the morning and pick out my clothes for me. It was AWESOME! He did my hair and make-up sometimes, too. Man, I looked better when I lived with him than I ever have. Hmmm . . . come to think of it, I was living with him when my husband and I first got together. Yeah, he was a miracle worker!
Anyway, I honestly don't think I'd even give it a second thought, now. But that could have something to do with the fact that I know WAY too many men who are much more fashionable than I'll ever be . . .
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I was in there a couple of months ago and noticed the male attendant, I guess you would think the other employees would think it's weird and put him behind the register. I was uncomfortable with him in the dressing rooms. It's just weird.
I can see where everyone is comming from. But I dont really have an issue with it. I have worked retail alot and seen some VERY ODD THINGS though so i guess not alot wierds me out. I do find it odd that he would not work somewhere to take advantage of the discount (and yes maybe he is who knows) But no Carrie- I dont think you are a prude!
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Wouldn't bother me a bit. But then I've never once asked an attendent to go get me more clothes, I always bring in several sizes of my choices. And I don't see any opportunity for him to see you unclothed, even if he handed you something through the door.
As for why would a man work in a womens only store, that's pretty sexist thinking. Just my opinion. I also don't think a guy has to be a queen to have good taste in womens clothes, or to be able to tell if a woman looks good in what she has on. Most of my guy friends have a good eye, know how to dress themselves, and spend time with well dressed women.
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Just to clarify, I didn't intend to imply that a man has to be a queen (or gay, just to be perfectly clear, even though these two things are two separate issues . . .)to have a good fashion sense. I know plenty of non-queen, straight as-an-arrow-men who have a great fashion sense. I also know plenty of gay men with no fashion sense whatsoever. I just wanted to share the experience that helped open my eyes when it came to being paranoid about men / clothing / dressing rooms / body issues, etc. My ex-roommate happened to fit a lot of the commonly held stereotypes about drag queens and gay men. He very much recognizes this about himself, is proud of it, and is comfortable with his friends ribbing him about it. Thus, my story is really more about my relationship with this particular friend of mine than a general statement about men and fashion.
I agree with you on the sexist thinking when it comes to asking why a man would work at a women's clothing store. Lots of people work at lots of jobs for lots of different reasons. I assume we'd all be spitting fire if anyone complained about a woman working as an auto mechanic or long-range trucker (or any other traditionally male job). And, of course, women have worked at men's-only clothing stores for decades with little notice.
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Having worked in clothing retail for over 15 years, it is the dressing room attendants JOB to get different sizes or offer alternative styles while the client is in the dressing room. This is how you build sales.
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I was shopping at New York & Company Yesterday and went to try on some things. The associate working at the dressing rooms was a man. It weirded me out a little. It would be one thing if he were on the main floor or cashiering, but attending the dressing rooms made me a little uncomfortable. Especially when I had to ask for a different size shorts, there I was in my undies just on the other side of the door. Anyone else think this is a little weird or am I being a prude? They don't sell men's clothes there, do they?