Actually a holy man getting on a flight in Manchester England refused to sit next to me because I was a women and wearing a sleaveless top.
He was kicking up a big fuss in a language I could not understand.

I was asked to move! I refused.
this is M A N C H E S T E R!

Another man swapped seats so this man did not have to suffer the indignity of sitting next to me.

Ufortunately I was not upgraded to 1st Class.

Good Post Owen.... positive action :)