Not sure whether or not to check out if shopkeepers homophobic
I live in a small country town and have been shopping at the local hardware store for over ten years, always getting friendly and helpful service until recently when I went into the store wearing a rainbow badge with the words "All Families Matter".
In case you don't all know, Australia is in the throes of a ridiculous expensive, divisive and non-binding plebiscite on whether or not we agree with same sex marriage becoming legal, with the result due to be announced next Wednesday.
The first time I was wearing the badge I was fairly sure I noticed some disapproving looks from staff and yesterday I not only received stares verging on glares but also poor service and misinformation regarding the product I was buying.
I have to go back there today because of the incorrect product I was sold and I'm not sure whether or not it's a good idea to wear the badge again and either stare them down, ignore it or ask them directly what their problem is.
The second hand shop next door to the hardware has a "YES" rainbow poster up and I'm thinking of checking with the owner if he's had any issues come up with the hardware shop people.
What do others think?