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]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-15840 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:20:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-15840 Try going in when you’re a fat woman. (Or even, average-sized.)

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-17336 Fri, 31 May 2013 20:24:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-17336 I do not understand being intimidated by entering a place of business. It is unlikely I will ever be able to afford things at Hermes, but that will never stop me from going in to admire.

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-15836 Fri, 31 May 2013 20:24:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-15836 I do not understand being intimidated by entering a place of business. It is unlikely I will ever be able to afford things at Hermes, but that will never stop me from going in to admire.

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-17335 Thu, 30 May 2013 22:03:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-17335 Douchebag salespeople are everywhere. I was referred to as “old skool,” by a saleswoman at Macy’s for asking if they had polyester (hate cotton) crew socks. She said, “Why do you want CREW socks?” I responded, “To wear with long pants.” She said, “Oooh, you old skool.” Needless to say, she didn’t get that commission. Who in the hell wears no-shows with jeans (other than skinny jeans – those guys don’t count)?

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-15828 Thu, 30 May 2013 22:03:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-15828 Douchebag salespeople are everywhere. I was referred to as “old skool,” by a saleswoman at Macy’s for asking if they had polyester (hate cotton) crew socks. She said, “Why do you want CREW socks?” I responded, “To wear with long pants.” She said, “Oooh, you old skool.” Needless to say, she didn’t get that commission. Who in the hell wears no-shows with jeans (other than skinny jeans – those guys don’t count)?

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-17334 Thu, 30 May 2013 20:31:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-17334 The staff at Agent Provocateur in downtown SF are a great example of this. They knew I wasn’t looking to buy, only looking to look and admire, and yet they treated me with the same respect and congeniality they would bestow on any other customer. And if I AM ever in the market for a $1,100 teddy, I will most certainly remember my experience there.

]]> http://sfappeal.com/2013/05/the-high-end-shop-intimidation-myth/#comment-15827 Thu, 30 May 2013 20:31:00 +0000 http://sfappeal.com/?p=50016#comment-15827 The staff at Agent Provocateur in downtown SF are a great example of this. They knew I wasn’t looking to buy, only looking to look and admire, and yet they treated me with the same respect and congeniality they would bestow on any other customer. And if I AM ever in the market for a $1,100 teddy, I will most certainly remember my experience there.

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