Where did you get those shoes?!

All of us (especially women) have asked that question at least once in our lives.

I have to admit, it's more like an every day occurence for me! I have no problem approaching the stylish stranger who I've eyed across the store or where ever I happen to be and inquire about their fashion statement. Most of the time they don't mind, but there are always those incidences where the person either doesn't speak English (foreigners have great taste) or they look at me like I'm a crazy person. And unfortunately, today I had an experience just like that...

I was working my usual shift at a furniture retail shop where we get lots of upscale clientele. Celebrities are known to shop at our store all the time. There was a woman, probably around the age of 50, "click-clocking" around the store in these amazing grey suede wedges.

I don't usually wear anything with a heel since I already tower over people like I'm Shaquille O'Neal. But these wedges were only about two inches high; they were definitely do-able.

So I approached the woman and asked "Where did you get those shoes?" She turned around, scanned me up and down, and said "Oh, these old things. You wouldn't want them anyway. You're so tall!"

The facial expression she made was priceless. It was a combination of "you poor girl" mixed with a sort of disgust.

I wanted to come back with a response like, "The better to stomp on you, my dear." But since I have bills to pay, I graciously replied, "Well, you carry them off very well."

People can be mean.

I quickly got over it and moved on.