Is Class Discrimination Common Among Filipinos?

[ClaNker]

I agree. And the drama was classic. "You work on commission, right? Big mistake! " while showing the shopping bags to the sales associate. Just like Clanker's boss. :-)

Finally.

[_Cathy_]

Your boss acted how a whore would when the ego is bruised

[Monty]

Cath, as they say, you can't buy class! :-D

[ClaNker]

Your boss acted how a whore would when the ego is bruised

Seriously acted like a whore?

Is it ok to discriminate then? You get ignored by a sales person simply because you're wearing a shirt and a pants is ok? Totally your fault because you failed to impress the sales associate eh?

Sorry but no ego was bruised, he merely called the management attention. Driving with his second option did get their attention alright, betcha that sales associate will not discriminate potential buyer next time.

[_Cathy_]

A whore in reference to the character of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. That was exactly what your boss did only with a car.

Personally if an SA ignores me, I would not make any effort to prove a point. Customers are mere numbers to them. And so they lost one, no big deal.

[yebo]

Anong insecure ba ang pinag sasabi mo?! Gusto nya talagang bumili ng WRX STI at second choice ang BMW X5, kesa naman pag pilitan nya ang sarili sya sa taong ayaw syang bentahan eh di bilhin na lang ang second choice.

Ok naman mag entertain mga tao sa BMW, that was done the same day so parehas lang ang damit na suot nya.

Just like in the movie "Pretty Woman" where the character of Julia Roberts goes into a shop and was told to get out. Later with bags of designer items in hand she passes bynthe same shop and asks the same sales lady if she gets paid by commission, then tells her she made a big mistake shooing her away.

[Jun aka Pekto]

I'd say it is although I personally never experienced it during my visit last year. I wore cheap Wal-Mart shorts, t-shirt, and shoes. No watch and no phone although I always had my laptop backpack with me.

Good thing too. I have my mom's temper. If someone decided to look down on me (eg downright rude), I would've slapped down that person hard.

I also didn't have issues at airports or coming back to the US. Oh well. I probably didn't look like the typical Filipino, anyway. Even here in the US, most Pinoys think I'm Hispanic or something.

In a couple of (Fil-Am) parties, the guests stopped talking when I showed up. They stared and started whispering among themselves. One Filipina even remarked out loud to my wife that she didn't know her hubby was Mexican. Then after my wife explained everything, they all smiled and said welcome.

At the other party, they mistook me for Puerto Rican.

[ClaNker]

A whore in reference to the character of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. That was exactly what your boss did only with a car.

Personally if an SA ignores me, I would not make any effort to prove a point. Customers are mere numbers to them. And so they lost one, no big deal.

Yeah it's ok to discriminate. Lost sale because you ignored the potential buyer because he doesn't look rich is totally ok with the management after all its no big deal.

[_Cathy_]

It's no big deal compared to what your boss did just to prove a point. His action reeked of insecurity.

[ClaNker]

It's no big deal compared to what your boss did just to prove a point. His action reeked of insecurity.

No big deal?! Really? That's not how the management looked at it after discussing it with my boss. Sales associate discriminates potential buyer and actually lost a sale as a result is no big deal... My oh my.

Insecurity? Sorry you don't know my boss.

[StockEngine]

saw this on instagram...lol

[bloowolf]

It's no big deal compared to what your boss did just to prove a point. His action reeked of insecurity.

Insecurity or childishness? He is no different from local politicos. look what a little power can do :-)

[_Cathy_]

Insecurity or childishness? He is no different from local politicos. look what a little power can do :-)

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No big deal?! Really? That's not how the management looked at it after discussing it with my boss. Sales associate discriminates potential buyer and actually lost a sale as a result is no big deal... My oh my.

Insecurity? Sorry you don't know my boss.

A secure person would have taken the high road and let it go. All that trouble just because he got ignored? He even went as far as raising it to management? It looks like your boss likes melodramatic plots in his life. I don't need to know him to know that he is insecure. His actions speak volumes.

[ClaNker]

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A secure person would have taken the high road and let it go. All that trouble just because he got ignored? He even went as far as raising it to management? It looks like your boss likes melodramatic plots in his life. I don't need to know him to know that he is insecure. His actions speak volumes.

If that's how you look at it. Totally fine with me.

[Jun aka Pekto]

That class discrimination is also one reason why I stay away from huge Fil-Am populations. When Pinoys are few, they're very hospitable, no matter the background. When there's many of them, they start dividing up into cliques which may clash with each other because of animosities and intrigue. They start asking for your status in the PH, where you lived, what university you attended, etc.

That's why I liked the Upstate New York area. Relatively few Pinoys. Fil-Am parties were always a blast.

[EQAddict]

Oh how i wish could afford an x5 😛


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[Monty]

same



A secure person would have taken the high road and let it go. All that trouble just because he got ignored? He even went as far as raising it to management? It looks like your boss likes melodramatic plots in his life. I don't need to know him to know that he is insecure. His actions speak volumes.

OT- It's time to see what I can do
To test the limits and breakthrough
No right, no wrong, no rules for me I'm free!
Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You'll never see me cry! :-)

[ClaNker]

That class discrimination is also one reason why I stay away from huge Fil-Am populations. When Pinoys are few, they're very hospitable, no matter the background. When there's many of them, they start dividing up into cliques which may clash with each other because of animosities and intrigue. They start asking for your status in the PH, where you lived, what university you attended, etc.

That's why I liked the Upstate New York area. Relatively few Pinoys. Fil-Am parties were always a blast.

Indeed they do ask the same question here in the Philippines.

[K.I.L.L.]

I don't think it will ever disappear. Well, not in our lifetimes.

[Wh1stl3r]

Discrimination to me shows a person's own insecurity. It's funny when sales staff turn their nose up at some people. Most of the time they can't afford what they're selling. I can't imagine people working in watch retail being able to afford say a JLC or even a Rolex. Unless they're really financially irresponsible. Tapos uuwi sakay ng jeep. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but weird for someone in that position don't you think?

I try to treat everyone the same. You never know who the person you're dealing with really is. Two of the peso billionaires I know wear sandos and slippers when they go out everyday. One gets around in a 1st gen Patrol, the other in a Miata. Wala na silang pakialam. Of course it's different if you show up grossly under dressed to a place with set dress codes. That would be rude.

No sense in trying to imagine yourself up there with some level of class of wealth and separating yourself from another. There will always be someone with more money than you.

It's annoying when you get treated badly or profiled for the way you look. But that shouldn't bother you. Just thank your stars you're not the other guy. Mas malaki problema nun.