I had a Vivian Ward moment whilst in Your Habitat the other day. Remember that scene at Beverly Hills when she was practically kicked out of the shop because she looked inappropriate? Yep, that scene.

I was looking at Kitchen Aid mixers and I wanted to know the difference between the standard mixer and the deluxe one. I approached a shop assistance to ask for help and she basically tried cutting me off every chance she got.

Me: I was wondering if you can tell me the differences between the standard mixer and the deluxe one.
Shop assistant: Well, I'd recommend this one over here (pointing to the standard mixer) because the other one's only for people who cook and bake a lot.
Me: Ok... but can you tell me more about the features of both? I cook and bake a lot, that's all.
Shop assistant: I really think you should get the standard mixer because we only recommend the deluxe one for people who uses their kitchen a lot.
Me: Sure, I understand. But can you just tell me more about both products so I can compare and decide which better suits my needs?
Shop assistant: Look, the deluxe one is just for professionals. So I think you should get the standard one.

Aba sya pang nainis! And in my sweetest and nicest voice, I asked her jokingly "So I guess I don't look professional enough, hey?"

Then I said thank you and she told me that the deluxe model has a more powerful motor. Haaaay nako. If she only knew the amount time I spend in my kitchen. I may not have gone to a culinary school nor have I taken cooking classes but cooking and baking are two things that I acknowledge I'm fantastic at. I should've invited her to come over for dinner. And besides, what's wrong with wanting to know the difference between two models of the same product?

God knows how I've wanted a Kitchen Aid mixer for the longest time. It's been on every Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary/whatever list for years and years now. Little miss shop assistant could've made a sale but no, she didn't think I deserve any of her time.

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Shop assistant: Hello, can I help you?
Vivian: I was in here yesterday, you wouldn't wait on me.
Shop assistant: Oh.
Vivian: You people work on commission, right?
Shop assistant: Yeah.
Vivian: Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now.