I (24M) had a somewhat awkward experience at a clothing store today. I have been thinking about it since, so I thought I’ll ask here and see what others think. I went to buy a shirt and a pair of pants. After selecting them, I wanted to try them on, but the store had only one trial room and someone was already using it. The salesman told me to use the storeroom instead. He said he would bring the clothes for me. There were no hooks in the storeroom, so he also said he would hold my old clothes while I tried the new ones. At the time, I didn’t think much of it. I went into the room and removed my shirt, expecting to try the new shirt first. But the salesman came in with the pants I selected. He took my old shirt, gave me the pants and asked me to try them on. So I took off my old pants too and gave them to him. I was now standing there in just my briefs while trying on the new pants, and he was still in the room. After that, he went out to get the new shirt and came back with it. I put it on and he asked if I liked it. Then he asked me to give him both the shirt and pants back. I had to take them off and stand in my briefs again while he collected them. He went out and then came back with my original clothes so I could get dressed. What felt weird to me was that he never really gave me any privacy while I was changing. He stayed in the room, made eye contact and chatted with me normally. He didn’t turn around or step outside at any point. I also got the feeling that he was looking at my body including my briefs. I’m a bit confused about this. On one hand, the trial room was occupied, there were no hooks, and maybe he was just trying to help me out. He didn’t say anything inappropriate or make any comments about my body. On the other hand, I just don’t understand why he needed to stay there and watch me change instead of just turning around or waiting outside. I felt awkward at the time but didn’t say anything. I’m an introvert. So I just went along with it, but afterward I started wondering whether the whole thing was normal. I’m not saying he definitely had any bad intentions because I don’t know what he was thinking. I’m just wondering whether he was being careless about my privacy or whether he might have deliberately taken the opportunity to look at me while I was undressed. For anyone who’s worked in clothing stores or had a similar experience, is this something that happens normally? Would you find this situation weird or am I overthinking? I’d appreciate honest opinions, even if you think there’s a perfectly innocent explanation I haven’t considered. submitted by /u/Special-Phrase3650
Originally posted by u/Special-Phrase3650 on r/AskMen
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