Yes, nobody said racism ended... but many people do think that it is getting better. I, myself, felt that way. But ugh. After shopping at Union Square today, it made me a little more cynical.
I was ready to buy my running sneakers at Shoemania (because DSW doesn't carry Nike Frees). I had my eye on a pair of sneakers for a while, and today was the day I wanted to own them. But, nooooo. The jerks in Shoemania are racists bitches that rather help White people than an Asian girl. I stood there for 30 minutes just to find out that they didn't have my size. And this white girl who came after me got her shoes, tried it on, and left after she didn't want it. I stood there for 30 minutes. No one asked me if I needed help. Best customer service ever. So I left, not even considering another pair of shoes I had my eyes on.
So... I walked down to David Z. hoping they'd have the sneakers. It was pretty empty. But as I entered, no one looked at me. No one greeted me. I went up to this man who seemed like he was trying to avoid eye contact or something. I asked for the Nike Frees. He told me they don't carry Nike shoes. I said 'thanks, bye', and walked away. As I was leaving, a white couple came in, and guess what? They were greeted.
.... I deserved as much respect and attention as any customer should have. I HOPE ALL OF THEM WILL STAY WORKING AT THE SHOE STORES FOREVER. Because it is so great running up and down the stairs getting shoes for people that might not even want them.
