ponderings of a lone female
My mother is thinking of selling her place, and has enlisted me to look at some of the open houses near my place. I've gone into quite a few open houses, and I find that since I am a female and alone (and probably not dressed "rich" enough) that I most often am ignored by the realtor. Even when I want to speak to them to clarify things or get the fact sheets, it's like I have to go and wave my hand in front of them to be noticed.
The funniest was when I noticed an open house sign while running an errand on my bike. I went in with my bike helmet and pannier bag over my shoulder, and the realtor literally took one look at me and turned away.
I got the same thing when I went car shopping on my own. One dealer (Nissan) was SO bad; there were sales people sitting around a coffee table just talking to each other. I literally went up to them and told them "what do I have to do to get some help?" and walked out. Just because I'm alone, female, and am not dressed like I'm overflowing with money they don't take me seriously. Which sucks for them because they lost a sale.
Has anybody else noticed similar things, or am I just being overly sensitive?