Good Responses From Women: The Ultimate Resource - Page 13

Dawn HH · 20th August 2005, 05:48

Jim:-)

What a great story that you related to us. You must have made a wonderful impression on that Manageress to have her give you her card and then say "Call Me". Are you going to call her sometime? It might be an interesting conversation. Do you intend to visit that shop again in hopes to get another bargain? You could be personally served again by that Manageress. Oh, how sweet it is!
Cheers---

Dawn HH

P.S. Any chance of any pics of you in your new boots?

dr1819 · 20th August 2005, 08:24

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Originally Posted by Bubba136

CL's attitude, questions, and remarks covered the gamut of sterotype ideas toward anyone poking from beneath the comfortable cover" of what currently is and is not socially acceptable. While I think you might have "opened" her mind a crack to looking a little more closely before making snap assumptions about people and situations, based on popular cultural beliefs, and to assessing and analyzing more deeply her "reactions." If you ever see these people again, I am sure you will have to pick-up where you left off because your work with this group isn't yet done.

I think that's why PG and the others sent her over, because she was asking them, "Why is that man wearing a skirt?" and they were responding, "Why not? What's wrong with it if he is?" After a while, they just told CL to "Why are you asking us? Why don't you go ask him?"

The point is that PG and the others really had no problem with it. Just CL.

They've primarily teachers, and have been coming to Vegas once a year for the past three. I didn't get any contact info, sorry. All three were married, anyway.

dr1819 · 20th August 2005, 08:31

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Originally Posted by jim

Firstly dr1819,I must make a comment on your avatar…..I love it ! The cut and drape of the models denim skirt is wonderful and feel her boots work the look to perfection. :D

Thanks!

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Thanks for posting your account with these women, I found the interaction you had with them a pleasure to read. I firmly believe that if we dress well, even if our style is somewhat different to the norm, but we're confident with- in our selves, interesting people and pleasant encounters often follow.

Absolutely.

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As I walked across a paved area to the Atrium on Elliot I couldn’t help but hear a woman say…

“ GAWD ! LOOK AT HIMMM..!” :o

There's a reason I tend to stay away from certain types of people who're invariably more close-minded than the rest of us.

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While returning it I couldn't help but smile,especially after seeing a cell number and 2 other words written above her name..

“ call me !”

Way to go, Jim! She was invaribly attracted to who you are, not just to your sense of fashion.

jim · 20th August 2005, 09:16

Hi Dawn..

Altho working most of the time, I had a real ball while I was away and that little encounter just made it all the better. :D :D
As far as shopping in that store is concerned...well lets just say I have moved it to the very top of my "favorite places to shop" list. With spring just around the corner, most every store is in sale mode but I was lucky to get these classic boots for the price I did, especially as they were the very last pair in my size. :D
Usually I take a US9.5-10 but needed one size up because of the point. I have to add that these are THE most comfortable high heeled boots I have ever owned..bar none.

I will definitely give the gal concerned a call and see if a Turkish coffee & a little shoe talk is on the cards for my next trip.

I will get the camera out when I have a spare moment and take a pic or two for you Dawn. If I am wearing them and Carrie (my shutter-bug friend) is with me, there will undoubtedly be a few good ones for you to see.

jim

JeffB · 20th August 2005, 11:01

Jim:
That was a most entertaining anecdote you related. Just as there are close-minded people out there that can never be reached, there are also more open minded folks who appreciate good fashion, regardless of who happens to be wearing it. More power to you, my friend!
:D

Shafted · 20th August 2005, 11:11

Jim,

What a great experience you had in Auckland. Sounds to me like you found somebody more than accepting of a guy in heels.

Dawn HH · 21st August 2005, 03:49

Jim:-)

After paying a higher sum than you usually pay for that pair of boots, It is only natural that you would expect the best fit and feeling in wearing them. I'm happy for you that they proved out to be the most comfortable pair of high heeled boots you have ever had. I'm sure that they will get a lot of use and serve you faithfully for years to come. You seem completely satisfied with your purchase as it should be. I patiently await you having the time to take some pics of yourself in them for the rest of us to enjoy.
Cheers---

Dawn HH

BobHH · 21st August 2005, 06:12

Back to dr1819's message on the conversation with the woman, posted on Aug. 17th, would this woman call the Pope a transvestite? That's quite a white dress he is wearing in the current news pictures. And the cardinals are in robes, too.

Danielinheels · 24th August 2005, 06:13

This one isn't really a good response, but a neutral response in a setting where I expected a bad one, so I guess it counts as good:

I was at a Payless on Friday, wearing my wedge sandals, just browsing around for new styles since I saw that the advertising circulars had been changed. I was trying on some mules when this kid, maybe 4-5 years old, darted around the corner and grabbed my leg and hid behind me! I had knee high stockings on, so here I am, one wedge sandal on, one off; a mule obviously and recently kicked off of my other foot. In just seconds, the mother of the child, an African-American lady (just for the record, I am African-American also), came and got her son, and she bent over all the way down to pick him up instead of just goading him to hold her hand. She got a real good look of my shoes - I saw and confirmed this - and rather than saying any number of negative things she could've possibly said at that point, she simply smiled at me and said of my wedges, "Those are nice."

I ended up not buying anything, but almost did just off of principle.

kneehighs · 24th August 2005, 12:23

Jim What an amazing story! I think this manager is past the biologically imperative stage of life too--meaning that she is past the age where she feels she needs a protector, a traditional figure of manhood to compliment her reproductive role in life. I privately hold that older women are generally more accepting of a man in heels, and even being seen with a man in heels than younger women. IMHO.

Needless to say, your story was still amazing and I'm glad you had a wonderful experience shoe shopping and hope to hear more good stories as they evolve.