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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 353907" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>What does Jess want? I think this was her embarrassment ergo - it should be she that is satisfied with the outcome of any compensation. Of course I get that as adults we have to guide. I don't know Jessie personally, but at her age had my Mom made a big to-do of this kind of situation in my name where my friends or other kids my age would have seen it? Would have only further served to "separate me" from an already separated lot. So going public in my humble opinion isn't necessarily a good way. Asking for a house full of 650 count Egyptian cotton sheets isn't good either - although nice in the Summer....lol. (pithy humor there) </p><p></p><p>I like TM's idea of store wide sensitivity training. When someone is wronged I think you have to look at the long term questions - </p><p>Is the problem likely to happen again if not addressed now? </p><p>Was this an isolated incident with one person or is this something the store needs to address with current staff or with current staff and future staff? Should this become a mandated program for future associates? (Jessies law) </p><p></p><p>I think this would make an awesome project for home schooling credits - IF you can come to some agreement with the stores corporate headquarters. Training of this nature is going to be very costly. It may end up that you will need to get that chomping at the bit ADA atty. </p><p>Keep in mind - The publicity it will draw if you do and the limelight that this will put Jess in......If being cornered and questioned by one butt-head store manager upset her like it did.....keep in mind what the public will say when/if you decide to take this further. People are cruel. </p><p></p><p>Final thought - It may benefit you and Jess more to accept a personal apology from this man (who if he had any sensitivity at all wouldn't have pushed the issue like he did with a little kid) and probably isn't going to feel anything even if reprimanded, but to explain more in depth to Jess how to defend HERSELF when confronted like this because this will NOT be the last time [sadly]. Therein I believe is the hard lesson for my lovey. No matter how much WE defend them from the world, and educated the few, the dumb, the unknowing? There will always be that guy in the store telling a little girl in a motorized cart she doesn't belong there.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what the BEST thing is, but I do think it's ultimately Jessie's decision. </p><p></p><p>I'm really sorry there are insensitive nerds in the world like him Jess. It shouldn't be your job to educate them or advocate for people with bad ankles....but sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do. Be STRONG! Hugs & Love AUntie Star<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 353907, member: 4964"] What does Jess want? I think this was her embarrassment ergo - it should be she that is satisfied with the outcome of any compensation. Of course I get that as adults we have to guide. I don't know Jessie personally, but at her age had my Mom made a big to-do of this kind of situation in my name where my friends or other kids my age would have seen it? Would have only further served to "separate me" from an already separated lot. So going public in my humble opinion isn't necessarily a good way. Asking for a house full of 650 count Egyptian cotton sheets isn't good either - although nice in the Summer....lol. (pithy humor there) I like TM's idea of store wide sensitivity training. When someone is wronged I think you have to look at the long term questions - Is the problem likely to happen again if not addressed now? Was this an isolated incident with one person or is this something the store needs to address with current staff or with current staff and future staff? Should this become a mandated program for future associates? (Jessies law) I think this would make an awesome project for home schooling credits - IF you can come to some agreement with the stores corporate headquarters. Training of this nature is going to be very costly. It may end up that you will need to get that chomping at the bit ADA atty. Keep in mind - The publicity it will draw if you do and the limelight that this will put Jess in......If being cornered and questioned by one butt-head store manager upset her like it did.....keep in mind what the public will say when/if you decide to take this further. People are cruel. Final thought - It may benefit you and Jess more to accept a personal apology from this man (who if he had any sensitivity at all wouldn't have pushed the issue like he did with a little kid) and probably isn't going to feel anything even if reprimanded, but to explain more in depth to Jess how to defend HERSELF when confronted like this because this will NOT be the last time [sadly]. Therein I believe is the hard lesson for my lovey. No matter how much WE defend them from the world, and educated the few, the dumb, the unknowing? There will always be that guy in the store telling a little girl in a motorized cart she doesn't belong there. I'm not sure what the BEST thing is, but I do think it's ultimately Jessie's decision. I'm really sorry there are insensitive nerds in the world like him Jess. It shouldn't be your job to educate them or advocate for people with bad ankles....but sometimes a girl has to do what a girl has to do. Be STRONG! Hugs & Love AUntie Star:winking: [/QUOTE]
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