Grocery Store Etiquette
Picture this: a Tuesday evening, the fluorescent lights of my local supermarket buzzing overhead, and I’m standing frozen in the pasta sauce aisle. Not because of the overwhelming selection of marinara versus arrabbiata, but because a rogue shopping cart stood between me and the last jar of my favorite pesto.
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? In the wild, unpredictable jungle of the grocery store, where social norms seem to disappear along with the free samples. But fear not, fellow shoppers! After years of meticulous observation (and perhaps a few internal screams), I’ve compiled a handy guide to navigating the unspoken rules of grocery store etiquette.
Cart Control 101: Avoid the Cart Collision Course
First and foremost, let’s address the elephant in the room, or rather, the behemoth shopping cart in the narrow aisle. We’ve all experienced the frustration of being stuck behind a meandering shopper, oblivious to the growing queue of frustrated shoppers behind them.
Here’s the deal:
- Be mindful of your cart’s real estate. Stick to one side of the aisle if possible, allowing others to pass.
- Avoid sudden stops and 360-degree turns. Your fellow shoppers will thank you.
- And please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t abandon your cart in the middle of the aisle while you ponder the merits of organic versus non-GMO quinoa.
