A thread for "I can't believe that just happened to me! In this day and age!"
Yesterday we spent about 40 minutes in a Toyota dealership, looking to spend about $10k on a used car. The salesman only asked DH's name, only wrote down DH's number, and only talked to DH about the cars available. DH kept referring to me, asking my opinion, and generally looking uncomfortable. Eventually DH snatched back his license from the salesman and said "No, I don't think so. Let's go." And as I turned I added "Joe? Thank you for your help today. I work in sales and I wanted you to know that since I walked in here you haven't asked me a single question, or addressed me directly even once. At one point you walked away from me, talking to my husband about the next car you were showing us, so that I couldn't hear what you said. I just want you to know that I earn more than my husband (actually not yet true, but soon will be!), I know more about cars than my husband (v.true), and you acted like I didn't exist. Which is why we're leaving."
When I got into our car, DH was cheering. We drove 5 miles away and bought a nissan.
As we were doing the dishes last night, talking about this, DH said "I do hope you tell Mumsnet about it." he knows me so well.
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Feminism: Sex & gender discussions
In this day and age! A thread for unbelievably obvious examples of sexism.
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