I’ve walked out of businesses
because the salesman
used the phrase
“you women”
while talking to me.
It is disrespectful
and it conveys
the message
that person is NOT
on my side.
He doesn’t believe
he’s anything like me
and why would I buy
from someone like that?
This is true
for other demographics.
MimZWay shares
(this entire Twitter thread
is a must read
for salespeople)
““You people”?
Now the man could have
simply meant “people”
who dare to bring in
photos of what they are looking for,
trying to make his job easier –
but in case you don’t know –
the words “You people,”
is triggering for black folks.
It groups us –
and not in a good way.”
Align yourself with the customer
when talking with them.
Always.
And never put them
in a different group
than the one
you have put yourself.
And try not to be
a woman-hating or/and racist
a$$hat.