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Rant about that courier guy
Last week I encountered a rather inquisitive courier. He looked at me and asked straight out, "Is that your real hair?" Feeling annoyed at his lack of sensitivity, i just looked at him. Also, I was caught off guard as nobody has ever asked me before! Most people that see me with my wig on just asks me where I get my hair done because it looks good. :) So I guess I can let just one guy slide..
And sensing the lack of communication I was giving him, he proceeds with " You're not very talkative are you?"
But it doesn't end there. The courier guy continues with, "oh i guess it's your real hair. So tell me was it very expensive? Must be so expensive! How much did you pay? Did you get it done in Singapore or not?"
And sensing the lack of communication I was giving him, he proceeds with " You're not very talkative are you?"
You think?? Well, really I shouldn't be annoyed.. but I can't help it. I'm still struggling with coming to terms with this autoimmune disease. I am trying to be positive. There are days where I am good and other days when I feel so low and I don't feel attractive anymore. My boyfriend does a wonderful job of reassuring me, but there are days where I doubt myself. He's so kind and patient and truly loves me even with my wig off. :)
Ok so there, I guess I should just let this one annoying guy slide off the radar.
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Comment by Tallgirl on February 21, 2010 at 10:28am
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Maybe he needs a brochure or printed sheet on both alopecia and sensitivity. Keep some handy...and hand them to him quietly when you see him. Maybe a Bible, too! If he doesn't get it, a call to his supervisor should do the trick. Maybe his company needs a human relations seminar on kindness to clients?
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Comment by Clara S. on February 21, 2010 at 10:50am
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haha! Imagine the look on his face when I hand him a brochure!
Well, I think i just need to be more brave and tell people outright that I have alopecia areata when they ask but am still working up the courage.
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That's really sweet that your daughter thinks so. Thanks! That made my day. :)
LOL about that woman who was staring right into your non-brows and non-lashes. People think they are so subtle when they are staring but they're not. You can always tell!
And you're right, people like that are few and far between. Thank god for that, because I'm not sure how I'll be able to handle it if most people are insensitive. :0
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Comment by Marie on February 22, 2010 at 12:21am
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As I always say, it doesn't have to look real -- it just has to look fabulous! And you, Daaaaahling, look fabulous! One thing to consider is that when people want to talk so openly about whether your hair is purchased or not it only shows that they don't think there is much stigma attached to it.
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Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement ladies :) I think I'm still trying to figure out how to deal with comments as such because I'm still feeling self conscious. But am staying positive :)
Tanya - lol, you're right, I should totally work it next time!
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Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on February 24, 2010 at 1:38pm
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I would probably have to agree with Marie and Tayna, the fact that he didn't "get it" and back down, probably meant that he may have been being sincere. I also remember when I first lost my hair, I hated any comments, I was actually afraid if they talked to me about my hair, I may just burst out crying.
Dealing with others will come with time. If there is one thing we can't control is other people, so finding our way through the difficult situations is our best approach.
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Hi Cheryl, thanks you''re probably right. I just need to figure out how to deal with comments as such as I still feel sensitive. But hopefully I'll learn to do this better with time. :)
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