Lan Jinyao would’ve preferred to have her evening dress custom made by a well-known designer, rather than a ready-to-wear dress that could be bought in a high-class clothing store. However, there wasn’t enough time for that anymore, so she took her credit card and went out to buy a ready-made one.

And, unexpectedly, Lan Jinyao ended up in a very awkward spot.

Lan Jinyao spent more than an hour choosing a suitable evening dress, and the shop assistant was all ...