Amputee vs Nail Salon

Asked:

"Today, I had an unexpected experience at a nail salon. I went in for a pedicure and, as the session started (foot in water, nothing more), I jokingly commented about paying half price since I’m a right-leg amputee. This lighthearted remark led to a conversation where I explained that, at other salons, I’ve only been charged half since it’s half the time, labor, and materials.
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The worker, understandably unsure, checked with the boss. The response? Full price. No discussion, no consideration. So, I simply got up and left. It’s not about the money—it’s about the principle and a lack of understanding or flexibility that left me feeling unwelcome.
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Am I the asshole? I could understand full price if it cost them something between time/labor/materials, but it’s a straight wash. I’m curious about others’ perspectives."

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Answered:

So was it a joke or wasn’t it? Seems you were serious, which I understand.

Maybe they’re charging for the time in the chair as you use the same water and take up the same space whether it’s one foot or two.

I think you missed an opportunity to teach them about kindness. And revenge.

Next time you go to a place, make sure your amputation is accessible and bring a package of Lee Press-On Nails (or whatever cheap version). When you ask for half price, if they say no, whip out the limb, stick on the nails and say, “okay, pink please!” And be sure to say “ouch, oweeeee” every now and then and flinch as they paint them. And when done, assuming they do it, take a pic, claw them off and eat them. Oh yeah, find some that are edible. That’s important here, considering. Or maybe claw them off (has to be dramatic) and sniff them—deeply. And put them in your bag saying, ‘yes, that will do.’"

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