10 things I hate about shopping | The Express Tribune (2024)
The aimlessly wandering people. While I have no beef with window shoppers, I hate it when they block the way.
1. The bargaining. One thing I love about malls and high end boutiques are the fixed prices. Nobody ever thinks of arguing there but in the markets it’s a completely different story. Sometimes I feel like I’m a lawyer in some court, continuously giving justifications as to why I am right. The judge and the defender, however, happen to be the same person aka the shopkeeper.
2. Association with girls. For the umpteenth time, not all girls are born shopaholics. Some of us are just as dumb when it comes to shopping as boys are.
3. The parking. There is never and I repeat NEVER enough parking space the day you choose to go shopping. Yes, there have been several tickets and even a few tow-truck related incidents.
4. The aimlessly wandering people. While I have no beef with window shoppers, I hate it when they block the way. There should be a traffic rule for these situations.
5. The ogling. There have been very few times when one can actually make a trip to the mall and escape this. Boys will be boys but what the heck is up with the staring girls? I never can tell whether it’s admiration or hatred. What’s that? You think its appreciation? What are you, mad?
6. The so-called sales. Honestly, just stop with the ‘up to 70% off’ nonsense. The clothes on sale are not even worth looking at. And the stuff you really want is usually not even included in the sale. But of course, it is well known that if you hang a few sale banners, the women will automatically come.
7. Running out of money. You know how sometimes in a hurry we don’t bother taking much cash on the way to shopping because we usually plan on buying this one thing and then rushing out? It always happens that when something really catches your fancy you don’t have enough money. And of course it’s the last piece available too.
8. What you’re looking for is never there. Most of us usually have an idea of what we want to buy, and when we don’t see it, we usually end up wandering from shop to shop until finally — yes, you guessed it! We go home empty handed!
9. The regret. Have you ever not bought something you really liked and then obsessed over it for hours at home?
10. It’s tiring. So very tiring. You step out with just a few things in mind but soon enough one thing leads to another and before you know it, you have your hands full of bags, credit down to half and severe lower back pain.
Published in The Express Tribune, Sunday Magazine, March 4th, 2012.
COMMENTS (16)
Ozymandias | 11 years ago| Reply
@Zeta:Yet you take the time to comment...tch tch
Bukhari | 11 years ago| Reply
@BilalI know people say that you should be optimistic and try to see the good in everything instead of focusing on the negativity. I ask them "Why?". The world isn't exactly made of cotton candy and marshmallows! It's ok to be negative some time. Well s*it! I think it's ok to be negative all the time! Just because everyone else is too scared to face up to the truth, doesn't mean everyone should become an ostrich! If you catch my drift.
P.S I seem to have gone completely off topic.
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It's very easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the number of choices available to you. You feel like it's a waste of time. Shopping does take time, but it's totally worth it. Shift your mindset to consider what the right clothes could do for you.
1) How do you feel about shopping? I love going shopping, especially bargain hunting in the sales. Every few months I go into the city on a shopping spree with my friends.
What makes a bad customer experience? After speaking to 2000 consumers, one study concluded that the leading causes of a bad customer experience were long wait times (51%), unhelpful staff (44.7%), unavailable stock (43.1%), lack of available staff (38.9%), and store design (14.6%).
Many people develop an addiction as a way to cope with their emotions. This is the same for people with a shopping addiction. Compulsive shopping and spending may be a way for you to avoid or mask negative and uncomfortable feelings, such as sadness, boredom, stress and anxiety.
Going shopping is full of unpredictability, sensory overload, and interactions with strangers. For example, when you go to the grocery store there is uncertainty over parking, crowds, whether or not the store will have what you need, food choices, spending money, and how long you'll have to wait in a checkout line.
When we shop and make a purchase, our brains release dopamine, which can contribute to a temporary feeling of happiness. This is why many people turn to shopping as a way to cope with negative emotions or to celebrate special occasions.
The act of shopping provides individuals with a sense of control and autonomy over their choices and preferences. This empowerment can translate into improved self-confidence and a more positive outlook on life. The act of purchasing desired items can also evoke a sense of accomplishment.
Shopping can also bring up financial and body insecurities. Fearing embarrassment over having to put something back because you can't afford the total bill can trigger anxiety. People in larger bodies may perceive being judged for their food or clothing choices, which can trigger anxious thoughts.
The reasons why people do not shop online include a preference for shopping in person, concerns about personal data privacy, and concerns about product/service quality.
Common warning signs of shopping addiction include: Shopping or spending money as a result of negative emotions like anger or sadness. Thinking obsessively about money. Buying certain items to improve low self-esteem.
However there is one thing that I don't like about shopping that what you're looking for is never there. Most of us usually have an idea of what we want to buy, and when we don't see it, we usually end up wandering from shop to shop until finally. We go home empty handed!
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