Victorias Secret Question about Male Sales Associates?

I was shopping in VS and there was one woman at the register, ringing up a ton of people and One male associate on the floor.

Now i had some questions on finding stuff, and i had one of those coupons and wanted to ask someone about what its for, and find sizes.

Now I felt really uncomfortable asking a 20 year old guy to find my bra size, color etc.

Am I uptight? I know they can't discriminate, i just found it uncomfortable asking a guy for help with bras and underwear.

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that's a tough one.

They can't discriminate. I actually think it was a bold move.

Was he good at his job? Did you feel his skills were up to par?

Personally I wouldn't care but I could see why someone would.

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i feel the same as you...i avoid asking them questions..unless they appear that they play for the other team, KWIM?

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Maybe he would make men who are shopping for lingerie for their women feel more comfortable? Although the vast majority of people shopping there are always women!

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I personally don't see this as any different than a guy who works in a store that sells for both men and women. What if you wanted something from the Gap Body collection and the only sales assoc. was a guy?

That being said, when I was shopping for new jeans in the Gap last year, I was helped by a very cute young sales guy and felt embarrassed telling him my size but then he turned out to be THE best sales guy who helped me find a pair of jeans that fit and were flattering.

If you seriously felt self conscious, tell him you need to try a few sizes on for the best fit.

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I have no shame. It's not like the guy is touching me.

I see no difference than buying tampons and going to a male cashier (that's even better! ).

The only issue I might have is that the guy might not be able to relate to what I am asking. Like "is it comfortable?", "does it offer good support?", etc... How is he going to relate to my questions. KWIM?

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I always get annoyed when I see guys working there It's awkward, I don't want them knowing my bra size!!

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Posted by maybesoon

I always get annoyed when I see guys working there It's awkward, I don't want them knowing my bra size!!

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I am not a fan but I guess we cannot do much about it.

Same way i felt the first time a guy did my pedicure. I think he got a tad more enjoyment out of it than he should have and I felt violated

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I can see where you're coming from. I would feel awkward about that too. Ultimately I think it would depend on how badly I wanted the bra or panties... if I didn't care that much I probably wouldn't ask. If it was something important to me though, I would just ask the guy for my size/color!

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The last time I went to VS at Walt Whitman mall there was a guy sales associate working. My friend and I were totally skeeved when he asked us if we we wanted help looking for our panty size. We left the store without buying anything.

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I don't think I've ever seen a male associate in VS. I would feel the same way as you but if i really needed something I would just suck it up and ask.

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I actually have an old friend ( male) who works in VS... which mall was this?

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Posted by DMT

I am not a fan but I guess we cannot do much about it.

Same way i felt the first time a guy did my pedicure. I think he got a tad more enjoyment out of it than he should have and I felt violated

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I noticed this the last time I was at VS in the Queens center mall. I hardly ever ask for help. If I can't find it myself, I usually leave it at that. The last time I went, I found my bra and picked up a few lacy thongs and went to check out. Well, my luck..it was a guy ringing up at the counter. I felt really weird about him wrapping up my thongs.
Oh well...