This past weekend, Mariel and I went Christmas shopping. We decided to buy a little chair for Cheryl at Pottery Barn Kids. This is how our conversation with the saleswoman went:

Me: I think we'd like to take this chair. Do you have it in lavender?
Saleswoman: Let me check. [Leaves for a few minutes.] No, sorry, we don't. Is this for a girl?
Me: ...Yes....
Saleswoman: Maybe you should get the denim cover, because the lighter colors get dirty easily.
Me: ...
Mariel: Well, she's an adult. But she's real small. I don't think she'll get it dirty.
Saleswoman: ...