Circle K apologies over 'condom offer' for secretaries

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The firm says it 'profoundly regrets' the advert and that inclusion and equality is central to its business.

Convenience store chain Circle K has apologised over a gift promotion for secretaries that included a bottle of wine, chocolate and box of condoms.

The advert appeared in Mexico but has now been withdrawn after being criticised as sexist and reinforcing stereotypes."I doubt that any company exceeds its level of misogyny, discrimination and machismo," posted one user, El Principito. Patricia Mercado, a Mexican senator, tweeted that the advert"promoted a practice that we need to eradicate: harassment and sexual harassment at work".Ayer vimos una vez más una publicidad sexista que horas después fue retirada gracias a la fuerza de una ciudadanía que ya no deja pasar estas cosas. Reconozco a

 

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Oh for God's sake just get a bloody life will you.

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