u/Tvin_Pyksas

At one of Auchan shops on Avenida Almirante Reis in Lisbon, I was approached by the security guy inside the supermarket. He commented, disapprovingly, on my appearance/outfit. When I dismissed his comments, he continued in the same vein, accompanied by what appeared to be one of the workers or managers of the shop (a woman). 

This is going to stay with me as one of the highlights of visiting Lisbon (and Portugal). My best guess is that it might have to do with this "Fight Tourism" trend? Or part of the hard right inspired backlash against "diversity"?

How would you react/respond?

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