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Title: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Hazumu on August 13, 2006, 07:06:38 PM
Post by: Hazumu on August 13, 2006, 07:06:38 PM
'Twas after my run, and I decided to stop at one of those 7-11-sized auto parts stores (I had my transmission rebuilt last week. $2019.87 with a 2-year warranty, but somehow one of the vacuum line nipples got busted and now the cruise control doesn't work... ) Anyway, I was looking for the battery tray and went in.
I was still dressed in my exercise stuff -- a grey spandex tank with shelf bra, and tank shorts with a StephieGaff©®™ on underneath. I was waiting in line behind the customer who was being helped, and idly eyeing the impulse buys on the shelf (UV fluorescent transmission additive, anyone?) when I heard the counter guy say "Can I help you ma'am?" and heard a female voice in the aisle behind answer, "No, just looking..." I looked up and the counter guy was looking at me--
I explained what I was looking for (battery tray for a yadda yadda yadda...) and he looked it up on the computer, but it was the wrong part, so he went to ring out the customer who was ahead of me. Another sales droid approached the counter and said, "Have you been helped, ma'am?"
...I gotta show off my dinky A-cups more often ;D ;D ;D
Karen
I was still dressed in my exercise stuff -- a grey spandex tank with shelf bra, and tank shorts with a StephieGaff©®™ on underneath. I was waiting in line behind the customer who was being helped, and idly eyeing the impulse buys on the shelf (UV fluorescent transmission additive, anyone?) when I heard the counter guy say "Can I help you ma'am?" and heard a female voice in the aisle behind answer, "No, just looking..." I looked up and the counter guy was looking at me--
I explained what I was looking for (battery tray for a yadda yadda yadda...) and he looked it up on the computer, but it was the wrong part, so he went to ring out the customer who was ahead of me. Another sales droid approached the counter and said, "Have you been helped, ma'am?"
...I gotta show off my dinky A-cups more often ;D ;D ;D
Karen
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Mario on August 13, 2006, 07:12:32 PM
Post by: Mario on August 13, 2006, 07:12:32 PM
Karen,
That is very cool. The best days are passing days.
Marco
That is very cool. The best days are passing days.
Marco
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Melissa on August 13, 2006, 07:15:50 PM
Post by: Melissa on August 13, 2006, 07:15:50 PM
Quote from: Karen on August 13, 2006, 07:06:38 PMStory of my life. ;)
...but it was the wrong part...
Congratulations Karen. I bet that felt pretty good and validating.
Melissa
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: tinkerbell on August 13, 2006, 08:08:17 PM
Post by: tinkerbell on August 13, 2006, 08:08:17 PM
Hello ma'am, madame, senora, sinora, dame, dama, !! ;)
and again...again and again...............why shouldn't they ma'm you? you are a lady to me, and those who don't want to see that have a vision problem or gender issues. :D
tinkerbell
and again...again and again...............why shouldn't they ma'm you? you are a lady to me, and those who don't want to see that have a vision problem or gender issues. :D
tinkerbell
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Nero on August 13, 2006, 08:22:16 PM
Post by: Nero on August 13, 2006, 08:22:16 PM
That's great. But honestly, Karen, from that photo I would be very surprised if you were ever not ma'amed. There is nothing male about you. :)
Nero
Nero
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Buffy on August 13, 2006, 09:17:43 PM
Post by: Buffy on August 13, 2006, 09:17:43 PM
Awwww Hugs Karen....
It feels great when that happens, re-enforces all the positive stuff and build up that self esteem and confidence.
4 years post op, the thing I still get the biggest buzz from is being called Ma'am or Madam..... Happens everytime now, but the excitement still the same (and will never go away)
Buffy
It feels great when that happens, re-enforces all the positive stuff and build up that self esteem and confidence.
4 years post op, the thing I still get the biggest buzz from is being called Ma'am or Madam..... Happens everytime now, but the excitement still the same (and will never go away)
Buffy
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Chaunte on August 13, 2006, 10:11:10 PM
Post by: Chaunte on August 13, 2006, 10:11:10 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 13, 2006, 08:22:16 PM
That's great. But honestly, Karen, from that photo I would be very surprised if you were ever not ma'amed. There is nothing male about you. :)
Nero
Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!
Chaunte
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: cindianna_jones on August 13, 2006, 10:26:18 PM
Post by: cindianna_jones on August 13, 2006, 10:26:18 PM
Can I help you maam?
Four simple words that can make a day.
Questions asked by drones that say
We are finally acknowledged
for who we want to be.
It's just the beginning
for the road we're paving
Other stones will fall into place.
Each beginning means we're winning
and lays another down with grace.
Cindi
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: ssindysmith on August 28, 2006, 03:39:16 PM
Post by: ssindysmith on August 28, 2006, 03:39:16 PM
I was totally floored the first time that happened to me, my winter clothing is somewhat "A" sexual, a clerk was helpping me at our local Wally world and she said Ma'am I think we have what your looking for over............
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: sheila18 on September 08, 2006, 01:38:20 AM
Post by: sheila18 on September 08, 2006, 01:38:20 AM
Karen:
:D :D i laughe when I read you initial post.
The first woman I 've heard that knows her way around cars and parts so well!! what a riot ... ( i know women are capable too, cool it )
A-cups work, I got a pair with notches in her belt
love no matter what, sheila18
:D :D i laughe when I read you initial post.
The first woman I 've heard that knows her way around cars and parts so well!! what a riot ... ( i know women are capable too, cool it )
A-cups work, I got a pair with notches in her belt
love no matter what, sheila18
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: ssindysmith on November 02, 2006, 02:25:34 PM
Post by: ssindysmith on November 02, 2006, 02:25:34 PM
I am not sure how to take this but, somebody asked me the other day if I had a sister named Sammy, I asked why do ask? she said I look like her....
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Melissa on November 02, 2006, 03:45:45 PM
Post by: Melissa on November 02, 2006, 03:45:45 PM
Quote from: ssindysmith on November 02, 2006, 02:25:34 PMI've had that question asked several time regarding my ex. In fact I just was asked if I was her sister. I said "No, but we are related" and left it at that.
I am not sure how to take this but, somebody asked me the other day if I had a sister named Sammy, I asked why do ask? she said I look like her....
Melissa
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Laurry on November 03, 2006, 03:16:24 PM
Post by: Laurry on November 03, 2006, 03:16:24 PM
Yay Karen!!
Not only did you get ma'amed twice in one store, but ladies in auto parts stores are way cool. I'm so happy for you.
Melissa and Cindy...Those comments had to feel great! And I just loved your answer Melissa :-*
....Laurie
Not only did you get ma'amed twice in one store, but ladies in auto parts stores are way cool. I'm so happy for you.
Quote from: Melissa on November 02, 2006, 03:45:45 PMQuote from: ssindysmith on November 02, 2006, 02:25:34 PMI've had that question asked several time regarding my ex. In fact I just was asked if I was her sister. I said "No, but we are related" and left it at that.
I am not sure how to take this but, somebody asked me the other day if I had a sister named Sammy, I asked why do ask? she said I look like her....
Melissa and Cindy...Those comments had to feel great! And I just loved your answer Melissa :-*
....Laurie
Title: Re: Ma'am'ed again.
Post by: Melissa on November 03, 2006, 04:38:28 PM
Post by: Melissa on November 03, 2006, 04:38:28 PM
Quote from: LaurieO on November 03, 2006, 03:16:24 PMWell, I was just trying to be honest without outting myself. We even had a little girl talk after that.
Melissa and Cindy...Those comments had to feel great! And I just loved your answer Melissa :-*
Melissa