I own a small local shop that sells office supplies/ printing equipment etc amongst other things.
I have been noticing lately that men COMPLETELY blank me in favour of my male colleague whom I have recently employed - let’s call him Joe (until then it was just me so they had no other option)
For example, yesterday a woman came in with her husband. I greeted them and asked if I could help with anything. He started to reply to me and then when he noticed Joe he just turned his back on me and continued what he was saying to Joe. I was so angry! It’s my shop!
Second example, a man came in with a list of items he needed which included product codes etc. Once again I greeted him warmly and he walked straight past me, did not even acknowledge me, to make a beeline for Joe.
I’m seriously getting fed up of this.
I know not ALL MEN do this.
I don’t know if they even realise they are doing it?
It’s pretty disheartening to be honest, I feel like I’m not taken as seriously and it’s presumed that I just don’t know what I’m talking about.
Anyone else experienced this or have any way of dealing with it?
AIBU to wear a big sign round my neck staying that I am more than capable of serving you in my own shop?
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Men keep ignoring me in my own bloody shop
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Kitee · 26/10/2017 16:33
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