Pantieeees...?

I went for last minute shopping to a wholesale market before I had to leave for Amsterdam, I walk into this not-so-big Jockey shop and ask the person maning the counter to show me some briefs.

"Panties?", he asked me.

"Naaaa ... actually briefs...", I said, pointing my finger at myself to indicate that I wanted stuff for me.

"Panties or shorts?", he asked me again

"Arrrrghhh .... briefs???", I said.... again.

Now he had almost lost his cool; seeing his expressions I said, "Yes. Panties! Please show me some of size L!"