Tough analogy... she answers her phone in a line up and is now being compared to a rape victim who should have known better.His behaviour was atrocious.
But Molly...there are changes you could make too.... to avoid these situations.
I see so many people..mostly ladies - who are in line, get everything through and bagged..and only then decide to pull the purse up on the little shelf and decide to pay for stuff as if it is a surprise. You will note guys are always ready with debit cards. Women in a majority of cases are like "Oh..I have to pay for this? "
* Next time have card out and ready to go.
And secondly it is extremely rude to the cashier, among others to answer your phone while engaged with someone. You place them as second fiddle. Look at it like your playing ball with your kid...and as your kid throws the ball you walk away and pick up the phone. In all the articles I have read... it is plain rude. Wait and return the call in private.
Again - the guy was rude.... truly.
But if you follow my simple recommendations - you should avoid this type of behavior in the future!!!.
Its like the girl who walks down a dark alley and finds herself getting raped. She knew she should not go down the alley..she knew it was dangerous..and it truly is the rapists fault for raping her....but your still raped and no one can change that.
* So...NO PHONE CALLS - have debit card ready....VOILA....!!!!
Tough crowd!