Ignoring Unnecessarily Gendered Things Should Be A Breeze

I work in a hotel. Our sundry shop has some nicer products like nicer toothbrushes, combs, floss, etc., but we do keep some free sample products like cheap toothbrushes and toothpaste packets for complimentary use.

We have deodorant back there for free, as well, but the only kind we have is a travel-sized name-brand deodorant. It’s just a “clean breeze” smell, and I have used it for days when I forgot to apply. It is technically women’s deodorant, but men can use it, too, and it’s just waxy armpit smelly stuff, so the fact that it’s gendered is stupid in the first place.

A guest asks if we have any simple toiletries in the back because he forgot his toiletries. I give him a toothbrush, comb, toothpaste packet, moisturizer, face wipes, and the deodorant. He picks up everything but the deodorant.

Guest: “Do you have any other kind? I’m not using my wife’s deodorant.”

Me: “That’s the only kind we offer. But [Store] is two minutes away and you can pick your favorite there.”

Guest: “I’ll be fine without it for two days. Never mind. Keep it.”

Sir, you would rather be stinky than try on “clean breeze” deodorant because it’s feminine? Gross.