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Originally Posted by Minnie
I did this. I had less issues when I waited tables than when I was on a shift on the front desk at the motel that the restaurant was attached to, but it helped, to a degree when waiting tables. It was more effective when I was working nights on the front desk, and the bar would let out and the men too drunk to drive decided to take a room for the evening. The majority seemed to think I was a part of the price of the room. The fake wedding set was an easy and non-confrontational way to respond - I'd just hold up my hand and flash the rings and generally they backed off. Occasionally, I'd have to go get the bouncers or a manager to come deal with them. We had a set phrase to use to indicate we were having an issue, when calling them in for assistance, so that again, it wouldn't set the guy off in any way, so he'd have no idea they were on their way to deal with him until they showed up.
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Wow, sorry to hear. That surprises me. I would have assumed that being behind a separation would perhaps reduce some of the unfortunate situations. But perhaps this is part of it. To begin to realize what we don't know and also realize that what we know might not be correct or what is normal, shouldn't continue to be normal.
Merely 10 years ago, the attitudes and way people spoke were completely different. People were just starting to understand certain viewpoints regarding LGBTQ. Things that were common/normal then by the majority are often now much more considered abhorred by the majority. Perhaps this might be how we view things in 10 years regarding this very topic.