Fixy Pash
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On Friday, we attended the event with a guest list. We arrived at 10:45, dressed according to the theme in heels. However, we were asked to step out of line because one person from our group was missing. The staff assured us that once the missing person arrived, they would allow us to enter by bypassing the line on the side since we already did the line.
Despite their initial promise, when we attempted to re-enter, the staff refused to let us pass, did not provide any justification for their decision, and claimed that where we were standing was an exit. We complied with their request to redo the line, noticing that other individuals, particularly those who appeared to be white, were allowed to bypass the line exactly where the staff had asked us to wait.
Upon reaching the front of the line and being asked about the number of people in our group, we informed the staff that the guest list was for 10 people, but we were only 8. Despite this, we were informed that we were too many and would need to pay for 2 bottles to enter, which was not a condition stated in our invitation. The bouncer informed us that he had the authority to decide who pays and who does not.
In an attempt to resolve the issue, we requested to speak to our contact, but the bouncer refused, asserting that his decision regarding our payment was final and could not be overridden. He then asked us to leave to accommodate the people behind us. It was disheartening to experience such treatment, especially as a group of 5 black girls and 3 Asians. We felt compelled to express our disappointment, noting the irony that it often feels necessary to conform to certain stereotypes to receive respect, even from individuals within the same cultural or racial community.