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Superdrug staff body-shamed a customer so she did this...

Superdrug staff body-shamed a customer so she did this...

Staff at national pharmaceutical store Superdrug are currently under investigation after a customer’s Facebook rant went viral.

Harriet Rae explained how she was shopping in the Truro branch of Superdrug when two employees began laughing at her appearance and mocking her choice of clothing- The Herald reports.

In a post on Facebook, Rae wrote: “Don't worry, I heard the comments you made to each other about my appearance and my shorts. You spoke loud enough for most people to hear… But today, by the looks on your faces you really weren't prepared for the massive cheesy smile I gave you!

“If somehow you end up reading this, as Cornwall is a very small place, can you be a little bit kinder with your words? Some peoples skin isn't as thick as mine has become and the next person's might be very thin indeed.”

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