I dont know how I will do this without being offensive. My sisters were coming to Dublin to go to Harold Elmes wholesalers, so to make things easier all 6 of us decided to meet up for lunch. However, we decided we would accompany them to the wholesalers. We really didn't think we would leave with such a sour taste in our mouths and to be quite honest we were highly insulted. Apparently, the only other 2 customers in the place(FEMALES) passed a remark to the "Boss" that he would have his hands full with the "housewives" Obviously they meant us. The "Boss" called my sister aside and informed her the housewife image was not good for his business. And his assistant looked in her trolley and said "you dont use a wreath to decorate a business" Unfortunately I had put a wreath into the trolley for our mothers grave who passed away 4 mts ago. Just thought it would be nice for christmas. But getting back to the point "What does a housewife look like" and "Why would a housewife be bad for business?" When after all its housewives who keep you in business by buying your stock. And as a matter of interest, we were six women with a range of careers, ie. Doctor, physiotherapist, dual qualified nursesl, baker and bank official and two business owners. We found your remarks very very offensive. The least you could have done was asked the ladies with no VAT numbers to leave. Those with VAT numbers need not have been involved. And all because of a wreath. Very sad. read more