You're up early for a West Coaster. Did you see the game last night? I hope we do better against you guys next week.
The thing started when I was shopping at Kroger in suburban Detroit a few years ago. Two large old white ladies approached me and told me I needed shoes because of health department regulations. I told them they were incorrect, and continued pushing my buggy. They continued to double team me, adding the insurance excuse which I also debunked, so eventually they said "A customer complained". I looked at them sheepishly and said "Well in that case I better go get some shoes before I continue with my shopping" As they smiled and nodded I motioned for them to come closer and I whispered to them "I noticed a rather large black gentleman shopping in aisle three, I feel VERY uncomfortable around black people, will you please tell him to leave the store so I can continue shopping once I get some shoes?" I ended up shopping till I dropped, wrote corporate a letter, they were reprimanded and I was assured of barefoot shopping freedom for ALL by Kroger of Michigan.
The letter was signed by the manager of operations Kroger of Michigan. I'm not sure how they are set up, but when challenged at other Kroger stores in Michigan the letter signed by him was good as gold. Neither my wife nor I have had problems in any other state at Kroger stores. Also, there were no signs prohibiting bare feet even before the encounter.So are Kroger stores run on a state-by-state basis? Was the "shoes required" portion of the sign near the door removed or covered up at stores in your area?
So are Kroger stores run on a state-by-state basis?
As an alternative to gyms, try yoga classes! Everyone is barefoot!
I don't think that's true, but in any case, nothing wrong with wearing some sandals over there. I mean, especially if you have your own mat, it wouldn't be a big deal.Yeah but I've heard that dirty feet in a yoga class are frowned upon. You remove your shoes to keep the mats from getting all dirty, but with no shoes to remove your feet are all dirty. Unless you wash them off first, I guess.