“ Oh, that's wonderful. We respect our customers regardless of race, background or sexual orientation”, the lady said, smiling her teeth out. There was no need to pretend, her eyes said it all. “ How the hell can you be gay?” Her inquisitive eyes were screaming that question at me, she was just doing what she was told to do by her employer.

“ Thank you, that's so kind”, I said, playing along and acting oblivious, “ so, what flowers would you suggest I gift him?”

“ That ...