A store assistant once made my wife cry when she applied for a job, stating that she wasn’t “pretty enough.” This deeply upset me, and I knew I had to find a way to teach this assistant a valuable lesson.
My wife, Emma, has always had an incredible passion for fashion. Her sense of style is impeccable, and she’s always kept up with the latest trends. Though she’s worked a variety of jobs over the years, her dream has always been to work in retail, specifically in the fashion industry. Recently, she decided to take a step toward realizing that dream. One afternoon, she noticed a “Now Hiring” sign in the window of a well-known lingerie store. Feeling optimistic and excited, she walked inside to inquire about the open position. However, the store assistant greeted her with unexpected cruelty. “Listen, hun,” she sneered, “I don’t think you’re pretty enough for this job. NO CHANCE. Don’t even bother applying, okay?” Emma left the store devastated, tears streaming down her face.
When Emma came home and told me what had happened, I was furious. Seeing her so hurt was unbearable, and I knew I had to do something to restore her confidence. I reached out to my friend Mike, who works in the fashion industry, and explained what had happened. Together, we came up with a plan to address the situation.
The next day, I returned to the lingerie store, pretending to be a regular customer looking for something special for my wife. The same assistant was working and, eager for a sale, she quickly became attentive and helpful. I played along for a while, asking questions and pretending to consider making a purchase. After a few minutes, I stepped outside and called Mike.
Mike, playing his part perfectly, walked into the store and introduced himself as a talent scout from the fashion industry. He assessed the assistant with a professional eye, asking her a few questions about her experience. Then, without missing a beat, he said, “I don’t think you quite fit what we’re looking for.” The assistant was taken aback, shocked that her appearance and attitude were suddenly being judged in the same harsh manner she had judged my wife.
Mike then turned to me and casually suggested that I could be a model, offering praise not only to me but also to my wife, Emma. He described Emma as having the perfect look for a campaign he was working on. The assistant stood there speechless, clearly not expecting such a turn of events.
Though Emma didn’t end up pursuing a modeling career, the experience gave her a renewed sense of confidence. She met with Mike later, and the encouragement and support she received from him and me reminded her of her true worth. It was clear that no one’s cruel words could diminish her beauty or her abilities.
A week later, Emma and I happened to walk past the same lingerie store. This time, though, there were no tears. Instead, she walked confidently, her head held high, knowing that she was more than enough. Sometimes, the best revenge is not getting even, but instead lifting up the ones you love and helping them see their true value.
