Well. It's not something you see every day, Becky

Some people are extremely comfortable with their own nudity. Kate Moss comes to mind. Some people become that way because they take their clothes off for a living. You never know what's behind it.

And I don't find nudity gross. But because it is a private thing for most people - seeing someone naked in the toy area of a clothing shop would be very strange.

I was wondering if she might be a model or dancer or other profession where people apparently do get used to changing/being naked in front of others. However, she should still consider societal norms and others' comfort level. I have a friend who is very open about being naked and changing in front of others and she always talks about it in terms of *her* comfort level and how *she* thinks others should feel about it. But sometimes wearing underwear on the massage table, for example, is a courtesy to the service provider.

That would be a big turn-off from going back to the store. Like others have said, there is a time and place for things, and I don't think a store in front of mixed company is appropriate for stripping down to underwear and walking around. And the whole staff helping one person and not being able to help (or even offer to help) would make me think twice about going back. Have you considered writing the store about your experience?

And you make a good point Jules. I was an art school model for a time in college and part of my job was posing nude (note - there was no touching of ANY kind allowed, and if there had been I would have been out in a skinny minute). Personally, I have no problems not wearing clothes at certain times. However, I feel like I have to think of other's comfort sometimes over my own. Which is why I won't go walking around my parents house in my birthday suit or wear really short shorts and bikini top to go shopping. Or anytime in the winter. It's simply not appropriate.

How strange! And this didn't even take place in the area by the dressing rooms? I'd be weirded out too.

Cocolion:
your comment reminds me of something similar that happened when I was a student, working in a big restaurant where the barmaid and 3 of the waitresses got their boobs done. I couldn't believe how they were showing and comparing the good doctor's job! And they were women who would never have done something like that before: It's as if after the surgery, their breasts had become some sort of "objects".

As for the client almost naked in the shop, a SA should have reminded her that she was not on a nudist beach (one of which I frequented a few times long ago - which is to say that I'm far from prudish), there is a time and a place for everything.