'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
Karen,
That is very cool. The best days are passing days.
Marco
Quote from: Karen on August 13, 2006, 07:06:38 PM
...but it was the wrong part...
Story of my life. ;)
Congratulations Karen. I bet that felt pretty good and validating.
Melissa
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
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
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
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
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
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............
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
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....
Quote from: 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....
I'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.
Melissa
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.
Quote from: Melissa on November 02, 2006, 03:45:45 PM
Quote from: 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....
I'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.
Melissa and Cindy...Those comments had to feel great! And I just loved your answer Melissa :-*
....Laurie
Quote from: LaurieO on November 03, 2006, 03:16:24 PM
Melissa and Cindy...Those comments had to feel great! And I just loved your answer Melissa :-*
Well, I was just trying to be honest without outting myself. We even had a little girl talk after that.
Melissa