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GROCERY SHOPPING, LOVE IT OR HATE IT?
I honestly do love grocery shopping, (a rarity in men I know) but there is just so much of other people I can handle at one time. Things like waiting in line, grumpy cashiers, and my least favorite...
I honestly do love grocery shopping, (a rarity in men I know) but there is just so much of other people I can handle at one time. Things like waiting in line, grumpy cashiers, and my least favorite thing of all, those damn cart things made for people who cannot walk well but tend to draw people who either don't want to walk well or are just plain lazy.
Expired Coupon Guy/Gal (AKA ECG)
This guy/gal has a tendency of bringing in expired coupons and for some reason acts shocked that the cashier, who I am sure could care less whether the coupon is expired or not, does not accept the coupon. And instead of taking no for an answer ECG argues/begs to said uncaring cashier to no avail. Thus taking away valuable time from all behind him. This guy/gal also makes me half tempted to give him the dime he would have saved had the coupon been current.
Over the Limit in Express Lane Guy/Gal (AKA OLEG)
I truly dislike this guy/gal. For no other reason than I can't think of a more annoying thing in the world than trying to buy one loaf of bread and waiting behind a tool who knowingly brings 25 items to 15 or less lane. Yes, I realize mistakes happen. And I also understand there are times when cashiers allow this to help cut down lines in other lanes. But I cannot help to put this on my list of grocery store annoyances.
Lazy Guy/Gal on Electric Cart (AKA LGEC)
I do feel there is a need for the electric cart things, but I also feel there are many who use these cart who probably should not. I have seen many a person walk to the store just fine and see an open cart and bolt for it. This pisses me off for 2 reasons. First because there are people I am sure who have every reason to use these carts do to disabilities or injuries. And more importantly these carts take up more space in the aisle once again slowing the shopping experience of those who are either in a hurry or just want to get out of the candy section before their sweet tooth gets the best of them. But for either reason I still get peeved at LGEC and find myself cursing the inventor of those damn carts on almost every trip to the grocery.
Sadly, holidays and/or weekends tend to bring out these fine folks in bunches. I usually only go shopping on weekends when I really need to go, that makes it even more unbearable. So feel free to add your least favorite shoppers to the list of usual suspects. (more)
Expired Coupon Guy/Gal (AKA ECG)
This guy/gal has a tendency of bringing in expired coupons and for some reason acts shocked that the cashier, who I am sure could care less whether the coupon is expired or not, does not accept the coupon. And instead of taking no for an answer ECG argues/begs to said uncaring cashier to no avail. Thus taking away valuable time from all behind him. This guy/gal also makes me half tempted to give him the dime he would have saved had the coupon been current.
Over the Limit in Express Lane Guy/Gal (AKA OLEG)
I truly dislike this guy/gal. For no other reason than I can't think of a more annoying thing in the world than trying to buy one loaf of bread and waiting behind a tool who knowingly brings 25 items to 15 or less lane. Yes, I realize mistakes happen. And I also understand there are times when cashiers allow this to help cut down lines in other lanes. But I cannot help to put this on my list of grocery store annoyances.
Lazy Guy/Gal on Electric Cart (AKA LGEC)
I do feel there is a need for the electric cart things, but I also feel there are many who use these cart who probably should not. I have seen many a person walk to the store just fine and see an open cart and bolt for it. This pisses me off for 2 reasons. First because there are people I am sure who have every reason to use these carts do to disabilities or injuries. And more importantly these carts take up more space in the aisle once again slowing the shopping experience of those who are either in a hurry or just want to get out of the candy section before their sweet tooth gets the best of them. But for either reason I still get peeved at LGEC and find myself cursing the inventor of those damn carts on almost every trip to the grocery.
Sadly, holidays and/or weekends tend to bring out these fine folks in bunches. I usually only go shopping on weekends when I really need to go, that makes it even more unbearable. So feel free to add your least favorite shoppers to the list of usual suspects. (more)
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All of the above
Everybody and Everything bothers me when grocery shopping! I hate it, it's a huge chore....I would rather scrub toilets then shop for groceries. I wait until we are completly out of food before making a trip there.
Another annoyance is those giant Firetruck shopping carts for people with kids.....those things hit everything and everybod, plus they take up the WHOLE aisle. When I see a woman with 5 children hanging off one of these things turning down the aisle I will quickly dart out of it.....UGH!
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Hate it.None of the above
I just shop for snacks and personal care items, though.None of the above
I have come to like it because i get ideas for dinner. I like to look and see whats fresh and looks best, then work around that. I go almost daily. Its better the fresher and my menu is varied and not boring. I like to cook.None of the above
I hate grocery shopping because of the increase in prices every time I go. Sure, I can pay them right now, but what about the people who can't? What do they eat? Or not eat? It's so depressing I only end up going when I absolutely have to, like when I run out of toilet paper or tooth paste.Undecided
I go shopping when I am hungry and spend too muchI can come back from the store after spending $250.00 and they will say "There's nothing to eat, what did you buy"?
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I hate it..when I could, I used to run in, get exactly what I wanted and be out in under 20 minutes..that's a weeks worth..now, I have to send hubby with a list and he takes 1 1/2 hours and never sticks to just the list...lol, men!All of the above
Everybody and Everything bothers me when grocery shopping! I hate it, it's a huge chore....I would rather scrub toilets then shop for groceries. I wait until we are completly out of food before making a trip there.Another annoyance is those giant Firetruck shopping carts for people with kids.....those things hit everything and everybod, plus they take up the WHOLE aisle. When I see a woman with 5 children hanging off one of these things turning down the aisle I will quickly dart out of it.....UGH!
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I love grocery shopping as long as I have enough money to buy the things I really want, not just what's on sale.MY LEAST FAVORITE SHOPPER IS
The family with all of the unruly children running amok, wreaking havoc, and being loud and obnoxious. Some people's kids really get on my nerves.MY LEAST FAVORITE SHOPPER IS
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