The Morning Glory — Local services in Closter

I’ve been a loyal customer of this store for years and have always enjoyed shopping here for its unique items. However, I feel compelled to speak up about two deeply upsetting experiences that left me feeling discriminated against because of my ethnicity. The first incident occurred when I was shopping with friends. An employee approached me abruptly and rudely asked if I was Chinese or Korean. For context, I’m Filipino, and I have a darker complexion than many other Asians. The way I was singled out made me extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome not just in the store, but in my own community. The second incident happened today. I’ve visited Morning Glory multiple times, alone and with friends. This time, I noticed the owner following me around the store in a way that felt targeted and invasive. I understand that teenagers are sometimes stereotyped as shoplifters, but I am not that kind of person. When I reached the register, the owner directly asked me if I had anything in my pockets. I did not, and I clarified that immediately. What’s especially troubling is that my East Asian friends have never experienced this kind of scrutiny not when alone, and not with me. I am consistently treated differently, and it’s clear that my ethnicity and appearance play a role in that treatment. This pattern of behavior is unacceptable. It has made me feel unsafe, disrespected, and unfairly profiled. I hope this message is taken seriously and leads to reflection and meaningful change...

I stopped in for a few art supplies. The owner was on the phone and ignored me when I was ready to pay. I waited about 3 minutes but she was all consumed in her conversation.

I placed the items down, frustrated, and left. I got into my car to leave and she approached my car yelling. As I rolled down my window to hear her, she demanded I get out of my car and re enter her store and show her where the items were.

I refused. Told her she had cameras and I would not be re entering her store. I also shoved my open purse at her and told her to go through it considering she was essentially implying I had stolen the items. She would not look in my purse, but kept demanding I get out of my car and go back in the store.

I rolled up my window to try and de-escalate the confrontation. Upon doing so, the shop owner took her fist and started BANGING it against my car window.

Enough was enough. I rolled the window down a bit and very loudly told her to get her hands off my car and if she touched my vehicle again, I would call the police. Can you believe that as I was rolling back up my window, she was still attempting to get her hand inside?

Deplorable behavior. Terrible customer service. This woman was way out of line. There is a way to speak to people, and this is most...

The shop is cute and I’m all about supporting mom and pop shops. However, I regret supporting this one. I wanted to see more items but I felt rushed out (their closing time wasn’t till two hours later so I know it wasn’t because of that). The lady kept watching me and I felt uneasy. I bought one item but I am unhappy about it because every time I look at it I remember my experience in the store.

I very much regret buying the item... and because of how I welcomed I felt I don’t plan to come back.

Just left a bad taste in my mouth. But it’s fine the store is not worth going to. One stare for the few cute items that I did get to see...