This unexpected fashion no-no at Coles supermarket had everyone talking
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We at the Seniors Discount Club know that self-expression comes in many forms, one of which is through fashion.
Whether we prefer dressing casually for our daily errands or donning a fancier outfit to make grocery shopping an event, we've all got our unique style.
However, little did we know that wearing a specific colour to the grocery store could cause quite a commotion, as discovered by one Coles shopper.
Taking to a popular social media platform, a shopper who goes by the username @bingle2310 recounted her baffling experience at Coles.
Clad in a red t-shirt, she simply ventured out to her local supermarket, not knowing her attire would result in some unexpected attention.
According to the shopper, she was mistakenly identified as a Coles employee due to her red attire.
In the video she uploaded, captioned, ‘the one very surprising thing you should never wear to your local store’, she shared her bemusement as she was mistaken for a Coles employee, all because of her red shirt.
‘So, I just went to Coles, right, and I have a red top on,’ she said.
‘And some lady was just complaining to me because of how much 500g of diced beef costs, and how can anyone afford to pay that?’
Unaware of her error, the disgruntled shopper continued to vent her concerns to the shopper.
To which she replied: ‘I don't work here, darl.’
The apologetic woman then exclaimed, ‘Oh, sorry! You've got a red top on!’
Nonetheless, oblivious to the implied discomfort, she continued lamenting about the cost of living.
‘I thought…“Get me out of here!”’ The woman continued.
The unexpected humour in the woman’s unfortunate encounter at Coles struck a chord with many, as fellow internet users and Coles staff members weighed in on the relatable situation.
‘Don't wear red tops to Coles. Thanks for the tip, mate!’ commented one user.
Another user, a Coles employee, sympathised with the situation: ‘Coles worker here and they speak to me like it's my fault and I can fix the problem. Every day!’
‘Coles employees on minimum wage hear people complain about the cost of living like they aren’t also living,’ said another.
Others offered advice to their fellow shoppers as well.
‘Never wear a lanyard in the Chemist Warehouse. Got followed around the store by a random demanding about a specific brand sold out. I don’t work here!’ One shared.
In response to the unexpected public discussion, a Coles spokesperson revealed a tidbit about the employees’ signature red shirts.
‘Coles supermarkets employ well over 110,000 team members who are proud to wear the red polo t-shirt when they come to work each day,’ they said.
‘The red t-shirt aims to stand out so that our customers know whom they can turn to when they need help from our friendly team members.’
You can watch the shopper’s video below:
Coles' ongoing commitment to affordability and customer satisfaction
Apart from this light-hearted fashion faux pas, Coles supermarket continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping Australian families manage the cost of living.
This was in response to the other customer’s complaints about the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Coles is always working hard to help Australians keep the cost of living down, and we know that many of our customers rely on us to help them make ends meet,’ the spokesperson shared.
With over 480 products featuring Dropped & Locked pricing, customers enjoy price certainty on popular products and significant brands. Notably, Coles Diced Beef (500g) has seen a 15 per cent reduction in price from $13 to $11.
So, while we're all for self-expression and dressing however you please, consider skipping the red shirt on your next trip to Coles.
On a brighter note, rest assured that Coles remains dedicated to offering outstanding customer service, a friendly shopping environment, and low prices for everyone’s shopping needs, fashion blunders or not.
Have you had similar experiences while out shopping? Share your stories in the comments – we’d love to read them!
Whether we prefer dressing casually for our daily errands or donning a fancier outfit to make grocery shopping an event, we've all got our unique style.
However, little did we know that wearing a specific colour to the grocery store could cause quite a commotion, as discovered by one Coles shopper.
Taking to a popular social media platform, a shopper who goes by the username @bingle2310 recounted her baffling experience at Coles.
Clad in a red t-shirt, she simply ventured out to her local supermarket, not knowing her attire would result in some unexpected attention.
The shopper said she made the discovery while wandering the aisles of Coles. Credit: Engin Akyurt/Pexels
According to the shopper, she was mistakenly identified as a Coles employee due to her red attire.
In the video she uploaded, captioned, ‘the one very surprising thing you should never wear to your local store’, she shared her bemusement as she was mistaken for a Coles employee, all because of her red shirt.
‘So, I just went to Coles, right, and I have a red top on,’ she said.
‘And some lady was just complaining to me because of how much 500g of diced beef costs, and how can anyone afford to pay that?’
According to the shopper, the lady who approached her started complaining about the cost-of-living crisis. Credit: bingle2310/TikTok
Unaware of her error, the disgruntled shopper continued to vent her concerns to the shopper.
To which she replied: ‘I don't work here, darl.’
The apologetic woman then exclaimed, ‘Oh, sorry! You've got a red top on!’
Nonetheless, oblivious to the implied discomfort, she continued lamenting about the cost of living.
‘I thought…“Get me out of here!”’ The woman continued.
The unexpected humour in the woman’s unfortunate encounter at Coles struck a chord with many, as fellow internet users and Coles staff members weighed in on the relatable situation.
‘Don't wear red tops to Coles. Thanks for the tip, mate!’ commented one user.
Another user, a Coles employee, sympathised with the situation: ‘Coles worker here and they speak to me like it's my fault and I can fix the problem. Every day!’
‘Coles employees on minimum wage hear people complain about the cost of living like they aren’t also living,’ said another.
Others offered advice to their fellow shoppers as well.
‘Never wear a lanyard in the Chemist Warehouse. Got followed around the store by a random demanding about a specific brand sold out. I don’t work here!’ One shared.
In response to the unexpected public discussion, a Coles spokesperson revealed a tidbit about the employees’ signature red shirts.
‘Coles supermarkets employ well over 110,000 team members who are proud to wear the red polo t-shirt when they come to work each day,’ they said.
‘The red t-shirt aims to stand out so that our customers know whom they can turn to when they need help from our friendly team members.’
You can watch the shopper’s video below:
Coles' ongoing commitment to affordability and customer satisfaction
Apart from this light-hearted fashion faux pas, Coles supermarket continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping Australian families manage the cost of living.
This was in response to the other customer’s complaints about the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Coles is always working hard to help Australians keep the cost of living down, and we know that many of our customers rely on us to help them make ends meet,’ the spokesperson shared.
With over 480 products featuring Dropped & Locked pricing, customers enjoy price certainty on popular products and significant brands. Notably, Coles Diced Beef (500g) has seen a 15 per cent reduction in price from $13 to $11.
So, while we're all for self-expression and dressing however you please, consider skipping the red shirt on your next trip to Coles.
On a brighter note, rest assured that Coles remains dedicated to offering outstanding customer service, a friendly shopping environment, and low prices for everyone’s shopping needs, fashion blunders or not.
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