Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ Black Friday, Anyone brave the crowds today?

[Imagirlwatcher]

I usually do, but had to work and then spend time with visiting family. I may still go out today, but those leftovers are staring at me right now.

[ontippytoes]

Hell no!! I don't like shopping to begin with. I've been working all day.

[hott1976]

for the first time ever...i went out...sat in line at 3:20am and am the proud new owner of a new computer and digital camera! Yipee.... Got home at 9:30am. Now that is hardcore. and i will never do it again.

[Imagirlwatcher]

Good stuff, hott. I have no doubt that you'll put both to good use.

[closeup]

for the first time ever...i went out...sat in line at 3:20am and am the proud new owner of a new computer and digital camera!  Yipee....  Got home at 9:30am.  Now that is hardcore.  and i will never do it again.

Did you tell the clerk you bought it from what you were going to be using it for?

[Imagirlwatcher]

Did you tell the clerk you bought it from what you were going to be using it for?

I have a feeling that it was all the clerk could think of while hott made her purchases.

[closeup]

I have a feeling that it was all the clerk could think of while hott made her purchases.

Yeah, she was probably carrying a Victoria's Secret bag into the store when see bought it. The cleck had to go take a ten minute break as soon as she left.

[mountainlust]

for the first time ever...i went out...sat in line at 3:20am and am the proud new owner of a new computer and digital camera!  Yipee....  Got home at 9:30am.  Now that is hardcore.  and i will never do it again.

I went out too...went to an old navy near my house...the check out line was all the way to the back of the store when I got there and when I left...CRAZY!

[ontippytoes]

Yeah, she was probably carrying a Victoria's Secret bag into the store when see bought it. The cleck had to go take a ten minute break as soon as she left.

Or maybe hott helped the clerk with his/her break. I know I'd offer to help a guy if he had a stiffie.

[mountainlust]

Or maybe hott helped the clerk with his/her break.       I know I'd offer to help a guy if he had a stiffie.

I have a question that is semi-related to this thread:

Have any females ever been approached by a man in a store asking advice on sizing for his wife/girlfriend. Is that strange for a guy to do when he is shopping for his beloved?

[ontippytoes]

I have a question that is semi-related to this thread:

Have any females ever been approached by a man in a store asking advice on sizing for his wife/girlfriend.  Is that strange for a guy to do when he is shopping for his beloved?

I have been approached and I wasn't sure if the guy was for real or was trying to pick me up. I've often wanted to approach guys when shopping for my hubby but haven't because I was afraid they'd think I was picking up on them. I think it's a perfectly acceptable thing to do.

[mountainlust]

I have been approached and I wasn't sure if the guy was for real or was trying to pick me up.  I've often wanted to approach guys when shopping for my hubby but haven't because I was afraid they'd think I was picking up on them.  I think it's a perfectly acceptable thing to do.

Cool, thanks I was in Old Navy today and unsure of my guesstimation on the size shirt I had picked up and wanted so badly to ask one of the saleswomen, but turned completely chicken because I didn't know how to phrase my question. Oh, the joys of shopping...

[ontippytoes]

Cool, thanks    I was in Old Navy today and unsure of my guesstimation on the size shirt I had picked up and wanted so badly to ask one of the saleswomen, but turned completely chicken because I didn't know how to phrase my question.  Oh, the joys of shopping...

lol Well, if it's a saleswoman, just ask! Explain to her, in your lease slimy tone, lol, what you need. Sales people GENERALLY are happy to help.

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Cool, thanks    I was in Old Navy today and unsure of my guesstimation on the size shirt I had picked up and wanted so badly to ask one of the saleswomen, but turned completely chicken because I didn't know how to phrase my question.  Oh, the joys of shopping...

Well, asking the saleswoman is completely different than approaching a strange woman. She gets paid to make sure you have the help you need. She might also be on commission and want you to ask her, so she can make the sale. Then, if you buy it, hold on to the receipt, because there's a good chance it's going to be exchanged anyway. That's why the malls are packed after Christmas.

[mountainlust]

So, is it okay to say something like, "Hi, I'm trying to buy the right size shirt for a friend and you kind of look like you might be her size. Would this size shirt fit you?"

[ontippytoes]

So, is it okay to say something like, "Hi, I'm trying to buy the right size shirt for a friend and you kind of look like you might be her size.  Would this size shirt fit you?"

Sure is!

[mountainlust]

Haha! That wasn't so hard...

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To the sales cleck just say that you don't know how women's sizes work. When she asks something like, "How tall is she." or "do you think she'd be a small, medium or large" point out someone else in the store who IS about her size. The clerk will know what size she is.

[ontippytoes]

Haha!  That wasn't so hard...

It really isn't. Just don't be slimy about it.

Hey! I was just in Atlanta last weekend on business.

[mountainlust]

Awesome! Did you enjoy yourself?

[ontippytoes]

Awesome!  Did you enjoy yourself?

Yeah, as much as one can while working. I only saw downtown and Marietta.

[sweetnsexy]

Black Friday???

[mountainlust]

Yeah, as much as one can while working.  I only saw downtown and Marietta.

Well, next time I hope you have enough time to get to the highlands, east atlanta and little 5 points. And for "authentic" atlanta cuisine, try Mary Mac's Tea Room.

[mountainlust]

Black Friday = the first day of holiday shopping season (correct?)

[ontippytoes]

Well, next time I hope you have enough time to get to the highlands, east atlanta and little 5 points.  And for "authentic" atlanta cuisine, try Mary Mac's Tea Room.

I'm going back there next November. What is "authentic" Atlanta cuisine?

[ontippytoes]

Black Friday = the first day of holiday shopping season (correct?)

Somethin' like that.

[mountainlust]

southern cooking. As a native, i've come to know it as fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, turkey, collards, squash, etc...
If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, you might not thrive on this diet ;-)

[ontippytoes]

southern cooking.  As a native, i've come to know it as fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, turkey, collards, squash, etc...
If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, you might not thrive on this diet ;-)

YUM YUM!!!!! I dated a Texan for 3 years and he loved to cook and was the best damn cook!! He made the best southern food. <drool>

I will definitely try to go to that place!! They might have to kick me out.

[mountainlust]

I dunno. After their breads, an entree, dessert and all the sweet tea you can imagine, i'm ready to be wheeled outta there!

[Imagirlwatcher]

Black Friday = the first day of holiday shopping season (correct?)

Yea. The-day-after-Thanksgiving-sales are supposed to jumpstart the holiday shopping season and get businesses out of the red and into the black. But a lot of people take "black" to mean people fighting over stuff, long lines, and no parking.