well, you shouldn't *have* to expect it. i think it's poor form, especially (as cliche as it sounds) these days. seriously - DEAR PEOPLE, YOU ARE IN MELBOURNE WHICH IS FULL OF QUEERS, GET OVER YOURSELVES. i'm pretty amazed, given how much money you would be spending there, because (no offense meant) you are totally in the 'pink dollar' class with this kind of thing.

but yes, this stuff happens far too frequently, and you're lucky that you don't encounter it more often.