Just a woman
June 9, 2009For the most part, I find that people interact with me normally and accord me basic respect. However, I have had two amazing instances of being invisible. The first was at a fast food restaurant in a mall. We were both there. I stated very clearly to the clerk what my order was, but she did nothing. Didn’t punch it in or acknowledge me in any way. Daddybird told her what he wanted and she hopped right on it. He came to my rescue and repeated my order to her. I guess I’m not allowed to eat unless my man says it’s okay. Her attitude changed when it was me who pulled out money and paid for the meal. Suddenly, I came into focus.
Yesterday’s experience was at a bank. We were attempting to open an account with a different bank because we don’t like the poor service we get from our current bank. However, can’t say we care much for the service at this new one either. The customer service person we were dealing with was male. He was not interested in my information in the least. Don’t bother him with information about my salary or employment. Forget about putting my name on the account, too. They have a real hard time understanding the concept of joint account here. Friends of ours who tried to explain that they wanted a joint account actually had the bank employee say “But, sir, she could run away and take all your money!” Is it any wonder the divorce rate is high here?
We’ll have to keep looking. Maybe there’s an American or European based bank that can supply an actual joint account.
DaddyBird
kangayayaroo
Yikes! I would have expected the ignoring from a man, even though I DO NOT condone it, than from a woman. Just reading about your experience at the bank gets me irritated! I hope you can find a bank that can meet your needs.
Thanks for all the updates! I sure love reading about your life and experiences. Keep them coming! Take Care!
Maybe the first woman thought you were stronger as the ‘man’ allowed you the money. As for the second..I know of several wives who ditched their husbands who were in the desert and emptied their accounts! And vice versa!! Money is an odd master. Which is why our family has so little!!! LOLOL. And even in the states the woman is often invisible as a human, we tend to be more visible as objects. Another very interesting topic!