tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post3387304420119653987..comments2023-09-16T09:00:31.715-04:00Comments on Telecommuter Talk: Questions for Those of You Who Love to ShopEmily Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13971084813206845680noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-37103801894263253052008-11-27T09:56:00.000-05:002008-11-27T09:56:00.000-05:00First of all the answer to a lot of these question...First of all the answer to a lot of these questions is very simply online shopping. A lot of times -- especially this time of year -- you can find free shipping, but even if you can't the shipping costs are worth not having to deal with some of these hassles.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise...<BR/>1. Try shopping very early or late. Lots of stores have extended hours for the holidays and most people don't like to get up and out early. <BR/><BR/>2. Don't make eye contact with sales clerks. Ever. <BR/><BR/>3. Yes, people really do pay $65 for the khakis and whatever else you're looking at. <BR/><BR/>4. No, I'm not fooled and automatically round up in my head, but somehow market research does insist that it works. I don't get it either.<BR/><BR/>5. I must refer you back to online shopping. Or you could do what a lot of my friends and family do -- they email me questions like "what should I get so and so?" or "where can I get this thing?" Somehow I know these things. <BR/><BR/>I hope Bob had a great birthday!ZoesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279493011192565601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-58998361758637591532008-11-27T09:49:00.000-05:002008-11-27T09:49:00.000-05:00Well, you know I hate shopping with a passion (unl...Well, you know I hate shopping with a passion (unless it's for books), so I can only offer my sympathy! I'm doing all my shopping online, or as much of it as possible, which will probably be close to 100%. That's shopping I can handle!Rebecca H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10825532162727473112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-18261958031864083462008-11-26T13:43:00.000-05:002008-11-26T13:43:00.000-05:00Happy birthday to Bob!I hate shopping at all times...Happy birthday to Bob!<BR/><BR/>I hate shopping at all times except if it's books. Strangely though, my husband and I like to go out to the Mall of America on Christmas Eve not to shop--we've already sent gifts off to our family members long before--but to watch all the frantic people. We like to meander slowly past the shop windows with people streaming by us in both directions. We feel relaxed and at peace in the midst of the chaos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-435665539806158412008-11-26T11:41:00.000-05:002008-11-26T11:41:00.000-05:00My husband's birthday is Dec 24th. He keeps askin...My husband's birthday is Dec 24th. He keeps asking me when we can celebrate <I>just</I> his birthday, rather than Christmas. My answer: when the date for Christmas is changed. <BR/><BR/>I did a lot of my shopping last year at the drug store. Seriously! And most everybody was happy with what they got (lots of gift cards, including ones for bookstores and the place at the mall to buy games, dvds, cd's, etc.). The only mall traffic problem I had to face was the fact that my office building is in the same area. Arghhhh. Wish I could work from home for the next month.Anne Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419931136194330529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-18010359178908649842008-11-26T10:19:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:19:00.000-05:001. This year I have the insane luck of living with...1. This year I have the insane luck of living within ten short blocks of Borders store #1 but yes, when I see an overstuffed parking lot I'm inclined to say "Fuck this, I'll take the bus in".<BR/>2. I <I>was</I> a retail monkey the last two Xmas seasons so I know their bullshit for the bullshit that it is. But yeah, I hate being catered to. Even by UofM students. <BR/>3. I haven't been outlet shopping in <I>ages! Now I wanna go!</I><BR/>4. Have you looked at the gas station? 1.88<B>.99</B> sneaky bastards. <BR/>5. I already don't like ShopperBot. I just <I>know</I> I'd be able to do a much better job of it than it could.Watson Woodworth https://www.blogger.com/profile/18056045044039701907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-49096757292398291602008-11-26T09:57:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:57:00.000-05:001. Valet parking at the mall! There are days whe...1. Valet parking at the mall! There are days when I would pay anything not to have to find a parking spot.<BR/><BR/>2. I do what you do - mutter under my breath. The only time salespeople are that friendly and easy to find is when you are not in the mood or don't need their help.<BR/><BR/>3. Some things are definitely "made" to be sold at the outlet and not discounted at all.<BR/><BR/>4. These are the same people that decided that you can sell property for $299,900 because $300k is too much.<BR/><BR/>5. I would be happy to be your personal shopper except for the holidays because my husband had the audacity to be born on January 2nd!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-85647954695848983562008-11-26T09:30:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:30:00.000-05:00I detest Christmas shopping, it takes all the fun ...I detest Christmas shopping, it takes all the fun out of shopping. But thank you for asking all those questions, you just provided me with my next blog post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28169009.post-88078246454587939632008-11-26T03:47:00.000-05:002008-11-26T03:47:00.000-05:00Oh I hear you about Christmas shopping. I like sho...Oh I hear you about Christmas shopping. I like shopping and I love buying presents for people, but Christmas is a chore because I'm obligated to buy presents for everyone whether I find something nice or not. This year I'm considering it an opportunity to support the book market (like I don't do that daily!) and will try to get as many presents as possible for people from amazon. And if I can't get it online, then a bookstore is always a more friendly place to be. I tell you, to combat the season you have to take a stance, somehow!litlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952927245186474480noreply@blogger.com