I Need a Price check on Underwear!
Written by Heather PrattDecember 17th, 2007
Aaron and I went to JC Penny’s recently to finish up some Christmas shopping. While I was there, I decided to pick up some pairs of underwear for myself. They were on sale for 5 for $22.00. This task, to me, is a very personal thing and I certainly did not want a boy hanging around while I shopped in the lingerie section. So, I sent him away to help with my embarrassment. I quickly picked them out and went to find Aaron. Once we found each other, we went to check out.
As I walked up to the register, I was already embarrassed because the cashier was a male about our age. As he was ringing them up, his face was turning red and he had that nervous laughter. The total was $52.00 so he asked me if they were on sale. I told him that they were but I did not want to quote a price because I was unsure.
He picked up his walkie talkie and began to call out different girls names (I assume workers). His face was turning more and more red. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, one of them answered back. The male cashier, really loudly, said “I NEED A PRICE CHECK ON UNDERWEAR!” Aaron and I , at this point, began to laugh because it was quite awkward. The cashier also began to laugh once he realized how loud he nervously announced the price check.
The lady confirmed the sale price and the transaction was very quickly done and Aaron and I could not have gotten out of there faster.
Why are necessities such as undergarments so embarrassing when everyone needs them?
i dunno, i am the same way with bras, even more so because “helpful” saleswomen like to tell me i’m buying the wrong size. what business is it of yours? if i want to pay $42 for a wrong sized bra, that’s my own choice. i’m not 12, i can make my own purchase decisions. so in short, i feel your pain.
When I buy a bra, the saleswoman always tells me I’m getting the wrong size, too………