This got to me more than it should have, but even so, this is the reason why people should really keep their comments to themselves, even if they think their comments are inoffensive.
So I work in a clothing shop, which is a concession shop within a very large store.
I am autistic. High-functioning. I am very clumsy and have trouble using my hands. I am getting much better at folding clothes, but I do struggle. A woman came up with two men's shirts. Her husband had tried them on and left the buttons undone. This makes it really difficult for me to fold, but I try my best with it. I was REALLY struggling today though, and as I glanced up, I could see the woman eying up the shirts I was folding. Suddenly, I heard this:
Her: Hmm, I can tell you don't do the folding at home! Does your mum fold your clothes?
Me: Nope, I fold my own.
I will admit, my tone wasn't exactly chirpy.
Her: Oh. Well at least you're trying.
UGH. I could feel my face going bright red. I was so embarrassed, especially as there were other customers nearby as well as a colleague. Firstly, I'm 28, yet I got the impression that she thought I was MUCH younger, which I do understand, because I still look like a teenager. Secondly, I don't think it's right to comment on something, such as folding, or counting change, or anything like that. No one is perfect, and they don't realise that sometimes people do struggle with these things on a regular basis, and probably feel really embarrassed when they get comments.
So, in future, lady, please keep your comments to yourself!
So I work in a clothing shop, which is a concession shop within a very large store.
I am autistic. High-functioning. I am very clumsy and have trouble using my hands. I am getting much better at folding clothes, but I do struggle. A woman came up with two men's shirts. Her husband had tried them on and left the buttons undone. This makes it really difficult for me to fold, but I try my best with it. I was REALLY struggling today though, and as I glanced up, I could see the woman eying up the shirts I was folding. Suddenly, I heard this:
Her: Hmm, I can tell you don't do the folding at home! Does your mum fold your clothes?
Me: Nope, I fold my own.
I will admit, my tone wasn't exactly chirpy.
Her: Oh. Well at least you're trying.
UGH. I could feel my face going bright red. I was so embarrassed, especially as there were other customers nearby as well as a colleague. Firstly, I'm 28, yet I got the impression that she thought I was MUCH younger, which I do understand, because I still look like a teenager. Secondly, I don't think it's right to comment on something, such as folding, or counting change, or anything like that. No one is perfect, and they don't realise that sometimes people do struggle with these things on a regular basis, and probably feel really embarrassed when they get comments.
So, in future, lady, please keep your comments to yourself!
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