Employee Apple Store in Portland insulted client sexual orientation check issued with the explicit homophobic taunt. According to the "victim" of Adam Katanzariti, July 8, after the purchase of headphones at the Apple store he was given a receipt by e-mail «f@g.com» («PID @ r.com"), opposite the column "e-mail address for the buyer."
Angered by the buyer circulated a photograph of the check, testifying to abusive behavior management Apple Store, through the social network Facebook.
"Employee of the Apple store called me from Portland PID ** th. The manager of the outlet, which promised to resolve the situation, did nothing. Now this just have to learn everything. Being a homosexual who is familiar with the mores of today's youth, I can say that this act indicates homophobia at Apple.This type of behavior is unacceptable, especially for a company that prides itself on its tolerance. Friends, I ask you to make this entry in the web, people need to know that homophobia is not specific to Portland. Sensibly vote on what you spend your money. This company just does not deserve it, "- wrote gay activist.
Apple's press secretary said that he knew about the incident, but declined to comment further.
In June, we recall, Apple has taken part in the "Parade of pride» (Pride Parade), hosted by the Representatives of sexual minorities. CEO Tim Cook and 5,000 employees with their families marched through the streets of San Francisco. The event was distributed T-shirts with the logo of the corporation surrounded by "rainbow" of colors. Thereby kupertinovtsy underlined their commitment to universal equality and tolerance.