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GoLocal Jamaica Community - WOMEN AND SHOPPING
Did someone say shopping?
And no we dont mean browsing through the isles of Best Buy or Home Depot.
For guys to understand why women have such a innate desire to shop-till-YOU-drop (which usually won't take too long), we have to imagine that Gucci really means DE WALT and finding that perfect dress is like an over-time win in game 7.
It's not that guys hate shopping we just hate the way females shop.
In fact, guys in a metrosexual world have to adopt a non-bias philosophy toward shopping for themselves.
Most males understand the trends and do their best to stay ahead of the game Although keep in mind, women have been in the business for generations and we men are only recently picking up the different ways one can style a suit.
Why Women Love Shopping
The general consensus among females is shopping is a means to an end.
Women shop not merely for the latest trend, but also to feel better about themselves and keep their minds distracted off relationship problems, as stated by a female fashion guru.
Ironically, it seems as though the source of a females incessant desire to shop resides in complications with her male counterparts.
Revenge? Maybe. And if an hour at the mall serves as punishment for something we did wrong, ladies you have picked the perfect poison.
Why Men Hate Shopping (with women)
A little scenario: Cars thats the first thing you see at a mall.
Nothing but a sea of cars.
Theres no parking.
So you spend 15 minutes driving in circles and the spot you get usually involves a 10-minute walk to the door.
Now youre in.
You want to browse but there are people everywhere and you usually have to nudge past them simply to get a closer look at an item you like.
When you finally get what you want, theres even more waiting this time in a long line-up similar to the cadence before receiving the Eucharist.
All you can hope is that youre not in the line-up thats harboring an individual whos Visa doesnt work or cant remember his pin-code.
This is obviously the worst case scenario, but it is a scenario weve all experienced.
And when I say we, Im also referring to the ladies.
So its reasonable to say everybody hates this aspect of shopping, not just males.
So there must be something else that makes us despise shopping, whereas women can look past this minor irritation and still possess an emotional attachment to this sex specific sport.
Lets Face the Facts
I could go on and on about how much men dis-like shopping, but Id be wasting everyones time.
The fact is that men will have to shop with their gals from time to time.
But there are a few ways to minimize the damage and make the whole experience a little more tolerable.
If its a bit pricey
If shes concerned that its too expensive, she probably doesnt want to buy it.
But if you say it looks good she will just deliberate for longer before she places it back in the shelf.
The solution is to find a fault in the dress.
Something like you dont like the color, its too loose, etc.
Make sure you give her a secondary reason that will give her enough inertia to place it back on the shelf.
What to Avoid: It makes your thighs look big.
If its too revealing
This is a personality call.
If your girl likes to attract attention chances are she doesnt mind showing a little, as long as you dont mind either.
In this scenario tell her she looks sexy and youll be home in time to catch tip-off.
If she is a bit uncomfortable but looks sexy nonetheless tell her so, and then say something like You can always return it. (Just hope that your absent during the trip back.)
What to Avoid: It makes your thighs look big.
If she really doesnt look good in it but she really likes it
Chances are shes going to buy it.
Just dont screw yourself by giving her your honest opinion and hope shes not wearing it when you need her to be your arm candy.
What to Avoid: It makes your thighs look big.
If shes looking for something in particular, (i.e.
Dress for a wedding)
Fake a sickness or say you're working late.
If you're not the lying type, now is a good time to start.
Do whatever it takes, because these types of things admittedly take a few weeks.
As you can tell, Ive been there and for the sake of your sanity avoid embarking on the pilgrimage at all costs.
Things to Avoid: It makes your thighs look big.
Other Helpful Hints
Before entering, make sure you mention a specific exit time.
A useful strategy I frequently employ during my hour of need is to delay a trip to the mall until a major meal time.
For instance if you go around 4:30, by 5:30 youll be at the food court and by 6 youll be in the car because shes too bloated to carry on the day's activities.
Say you need to pick up a few things and schedule a time to meet up.
Just bring some gum so she doesnt smell the beer on your breath once shes finished shopping.
Minimize boredom by bringing along a buddy and his girlfriend.
While the girls are busy in the fitting rooms, doing what they do best, you and your buddy can carry on with what guys do best start with the petite blond cashier and work your way down.
Make a deal.
Every minute at the mall must be compensated with a minute watching the game.
If she doesnt like sports thatll be the end of does it make my thighs look big?
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I was only able to scan the post, but I don't love shopping.
I know the best spots to park in at all the malls for the quickest access to the places I need to go and I'm in to get what I need and out.
I will take a lil extra time when travelling to look for gifts or find shoes that I possibly can't find here at home.
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Small babes...one shouldnt believe all dey read in the "glossies"...I loathe shopping unless its man thats carried mi go....cyaan take the crowds, the endless "do yu need any assistance ma`am" the carrying ov bags, hate trying on clothes....
in fact truth be known I only really enjoy shopping for my other half...not even shoe shoppin turns mi on..doh I lurve having shoes....
;)
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I love shopping but tend to go during the week when people is at work with monday or tuesday being the best days and early morning being the best time, under NO circumstances do i sop on weekends.
and i certainly don't take the man with me unless i already know what i'm gonna get and i need the help of his bank balance
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My mother use to always complain :D Whenever i go shopp'n i end up with swollen toes ::)
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I absolutely detest shopping.
I'm almost phobic about it.
:-/
Can't take it at all.
By the time I find somewhere to park I'm worn out & just wanna tun back and go home.
I'll only go if I can get in and out the stores without hassle (9am).
I do about 90% of my shopping on reputable internet sites which also includes the weekly food shopping.
For yard food I send my hubby and he dosen't mind.
Maybe it stems from childhood when my ma would have me out a day from shop to shop.
And if she was buying to go to a wedding or something I all couldn't sleep the night before....
Just can't tek the up an down;
She's still the same now...
:(
Got a friend who went to wait outside a store Boxing day at 4am to wait till 9am for the beginning of a clothes sale.
She's probably still there now going through all the rails...
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