Market Manners

I just got back from the grocery store and holy crap, what is up with everyone? During this time of year stores are extra crowded and people are extra rude. Add to this rudeness the fact that no one really seems to care about anyone else around them. Today’s blog is basically an addendum to Common F*cking Courtesy in that everyone needs to get some. When you are at the supermarket, look around you. Be cognizant of your surroundings and have some freakin’ courtesy. Here are some basic rules for your to live by during this holiday season and every day of the year while at your local supermarket:

Right Side of the Road – we live in America. Keep yourself and your shopping cart on the right side of the aisles. If what you need is on the left side, park your cart snugly against the right side of the aisle and venture across without your cart. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist’s brain to figure this out.

Park Your Shopping Cart – while trying to drive my shopping cart through the turkey area today I noticed that many douche bags had just stopped, left their cart mid walk, and started digging for turkeys. This is messed up. Find a parking spot for your cart that is out of the way before venturing off. Am I the only one who sees the logic here?

Take a Freaking Shower – seriously people, bathe before you go to the store. There is nothing worse than trying weave through a crowded store and having to breathe in someone nastiness, be it greasy hair or just plain ole BO. Disgusting.

Put Your Shopping Cart Away – after you finishing loading up your groceries into your car, take your lazy ass two extra parking spaces and put your cart away. People who don’t do this don’t deserve to breathe the same oxygen as the rest of us.

Super Big Car Carts – yes, I know your kids like these carts that look like cars. But when your supermarket is at capacity be the parent and tell the kids “no.” These things take up twice the space in the isles, are hard to maneuver, and don’t hold as many groceries. You can go back to these fun carts when it’s not peak shopping time.

Parking Lot Manners – as a pedestrian you do have the right of way. That does not, however, give you the right to be an asshole. Walk quickly when cars are waiting for you to cross. And if someone motions for you to go, wave “thank you” at them. You may get run over if you don’t.

100 Items vs. 1 Item – lines are long all day every day. If you have a shopping cart full of groceries and someone is behind you with the one item they forgot earlier in the day, let them go in front of you. That’s what cool people do.

It’s the Holidays, Put on a Happy Face – we’re all rushed and stressed but guess what? It’s the Holidays. Remember why you’re at the store buying all this stuff. Be nice. Smile. Say “thank you” and “please.” You just might make someone’s day.

Still Rockin’ It
Scarlet Mom