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Brenda Solis
Dec 26, 2025
No matter who enters the store, we are all human beings deserving of dignity and respect. I recently began working in the legal field downtown, and I wanted to take my kids to the Pioneer Mall since they had never been. As soon as we stepped into the YSL store, I encountered blatant microaggressions. The sales associates started following us around, exhibiting biased behavior.
My teenagers quickly sensed the uncomfortable atmosphere, prompting us to leave. As we walked through the mall, I was genuinely disheartened by this experience, especially considering my background in law, which allows me to clearly identify discrimination when it occurs. On our way out, I decided to return to the store to reaffirm what had happened, only to be met with even more hostile microaggressions, including being questioned about our presence in the store.
When I inquired if there was a problem with our visit, I was followed again. I made it clear that this behavior was unacceptable. Your job title does not grant you the authority to discriminate against individuals based on their appearance or perceived financial status. It's ironic that some sales associates cannot afford the products themselves, yet they choose to mistreat anyone who simply wants to browse. This conduct is not only disappointing but also entirely unprofessional.