Paris Gym (Lambeth, London, by duncanlewis2003)

I am current member at Paris Gym. There is a problem with this gym towards straight men. I noticed that you tend to be treated differently from the gay majority if you are straight (or if you do not fit the profile of a gay man). I say this with utmost confidence, having observed the way one member of staff (who I now believe to known as James) treats straight fellas. He can be arrogant, rude and grumpy for no apparent cause. I have observed James more than twice reacting rudely to a Brazilian dude and an oriental guy and this has caused me to question whether this guy (James) is also racially prejudiced. There is no suggestion box at Paris gym - otherwise I would have dropped this there. On a recent occasion I was inquiring about a fitness product at the reception and James blatantly attempted to ignore me - pretending to be busy while he gossiped with another fella about the Eagle Vauxhall.? I am sure that James had observed me heading straight to the gym floor after booking myself in - without using the lockers. This I now understand is termed as 'straight' conduct and offensive to some people at the gym. In the end, James reluctantly served me but then again refused to allow me to purchase the product on credit aka tubs for some unclear reason. My view, and I trust this is shared by all straight fellas using this gym, is that Paris gym retains a strong interest in its past and wants to remain a totally gay gym and only serve gay men. The pressure of complying with equality law is too much and now obvious with the prejudice displayed by staff to straight men. I think Paris gym relishes those sordid days in the past when used condoms in the sauna were a common scene and 'cruising' openly inside the gym was the norm. Aside the true 'wonders' of James, I think this gym has potential and indeed, other staff are brilliant - notably little Phil, big Phil and Tim (very cool guy this one). Mike is also warm too and these names guys really care about the service they provide. Businesses, including Paris gym, invest and rely heavily on front-line staff to deliver excellent customer service. Poor customer service is very costly in this era and trade particularly here in London where competition is rife and choice is not scanty. It is important that all front-line staff treat customers with dignity and respect, regardless of their sexuality and race etc, not just because of equality law, but most importantly due to an awareness and/or understanding of diversity. I have only managed to stay on at this gym because it is the very local (of all the local gyms) to where I live and work, inter alia. One thing to make clear is that no malice aforethought whatsoever, in writing this review. Bless.

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Source: http://www.qype.co.uk/review/3933859

september 11 9/11 Memorial 911 masterchef