Mall Hopping

[slbuhatin]

Malls are a convenient place to observe people. Why? Obviously, for the reason that each hierarchy of the social strata is well-represented. From class ABC to the newly-coined "jologs" type.Sadly though, malls could also be a haven for prejudice.I've always marveled at how customers dressed to the nines get treated compared to those who are clad in worn-out jeans and faded shirt.Salesclerks are unusually pleasant to the former. From the moment these demi-god clients step into their store, the salespeople would receive them earnestly, a subtle way of telling them that they wouldn't mind being at their disposal. Money indeed talks!

However, a few salesclerks transform into Mr. Hyde when they deal with customers who are not as well-dressed. Sure, they still lavish them with attention but with a dubious motive in mind --- keep an eye on them for they might hide items down their trousers or inside a bag. Funny how some individuals judge others by the clothes they wear. Clothes are supposed to cover one's skin not one's character.

[q_sharon]

Malls are a convenient place to observe people. Why? Obviously, for the reason that each hierarchy of the social strata is well-represented. From class ABC to the newly-coined "jologs" type.Sadly though, malls could also be a haven for prejudice.I've always marveled at how customers dressed to the nines get treated compared to those who are clad in worn-out jeans and faded shirt.Salesclerks are unusually pleasant to the former. From the moment these demi-god clients step into their store, the salespeople would receive them earnestly, a subtle way of telling them that they wouldn't mind being at their disposal. Money indeed talks!

However, a few salesclerks transform into Mr. Hyde when they deal with customers who are not as well-dressed. Sure, they still lavish them with attention but with a dubious motive in mind --- keep an eye on them for they might hide items down their trousers or inside a bag. Funny how some individuals judge others by the clothes they wear. Clothes are supposed to cover one's skin not one's character.


Yes, I also believe that clothes are supposed to cover one's skin. They should not be used to measure one's character. :OOPS:

You are a keen observer. Thanks for this post.:hey:

[ctivnan]

Malls are a convenient place to observe people. Why? Obviously, for the reason that each hierarchy of the social strata is well-represented. From class ABC to the newly-coined "jologs" type.Sadly though, malls could also be a haven for prejudice.I've always marveled at how customers dressed to the nines get treated compared to those who are clad in worn-out jeans and faded shirt.Salesclerks are unusually pleasant to the former. From the moment these demi-god clients step into their store, the salespeople would receive them earnestly, a subtle way of telling them that they wouldn't mind being at their disposal. Money indeed talks!

However, a few salesclerks transform into Mr. Hyde when they deal with customers who are not as well-dressed. Sure, they still lavish them with attention but with a dubious motive in mind --- keep an eye on them for they might hide items down their trousers or inside a bag. Funny how some individuals judge others by the clothes they wear. Clothes are supposed to cover one's skin not one's character.

That's a sad reality...

It reminds me of the experiment I did many years ago for buying a ticket. I wanted to know if the way I dressed had any effect on how the travel agents would treat me. So, I went from one travel agency to another wearing an old shirt, a skirt and a pair of old slippers. I wasn't that welcomed to some travel agencies, but I found one that was really pleasant and kind. She attended to me in spite of how I was dressed. I ended up buying a ticket from her at that time and became a client for two or three more trips I made. Unfortunately, she transferred to another agency and I was never able to get a hold of her.

Looking back, I don't remember why I did that experiment... I may have experienced something nasty from some sales clerk that had judged me for the clothes I was wearing.

[adrian68]

not only on clothes.. sometimes on mobile phone they are using and sometimes the color of their skin :(

that's reality... i should say we just live with it :(