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Classy with Jonathan Menjivar
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Navigating Identity and Perception in Retail Sales
This chapter explores the complexities of identity and perception for individuals of color in a luxury fashion sales environment. It discusses the challenges of feeling different as the only black employee in a retail store, dealing with unspoken rules, code-switching, and prejudices. The narrative also touches on the internal struggle of authenticity versus assimilation and the impact of societal expectations on behavior and self-expression.
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