I went also. Sat down for a bacon butty and coffee, whilst flicking through the special offers catalogue and was joined by a lovely lady and her young child.
Complimented her on her daughter's behaviour - Mum pointed out that 'she' was a he
Asked if her partner had dragged her along. No, she was a self-employed wood turner and was here on her own account
Despite being on a roll of sexist comments the lady was kind enough to bid me farewell .... as I retreated rapidly. (homer)