How do you go for shopping? alone or with entire family?

@meapas (2436)
India
July 26, 2009 1:03pm CST
Do you go for shopping alone or with someone or with entire family? If alone, then do you buy for other family members or for just yourself? I have this practise of buying for entire family members even if I am shopping alone. I can't buy just for myself. I feel very guilty of it. How about you? Do you feel guilty like me when you buy only for yourself? But going out for shopping with entire family is real fun. Have you ever done that?
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@2babita (1072)
• India
30 Jul 09
Sometimes i go alone and sometimes with whole family.But when i go alone i buy something for everyone.Bcuz if my family is happy then only i am happy.
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@meapas (2436)
• India
30 Jul 09
Yes you made my day. One should be that way. Love your family always. Thanks for your response.
@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
28 Jul 09
I don't mind going shopping alone, but I prefer to go with my husband or with a friend. I enjoy shopping with my husband. Most the boyfriends I have had in the past didn't like to go shopping, and they usually got impatient really fast, but my husband is different and it is nice to shopping with him. We usually chat and have a good time. I also like to go shopping with my friends, it is more fun than shopping alone I think. Sometimes my friends get impatient, for instanse when we find a bookshop, because I love books and I can spend a lot of time looking at the different books
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@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Yes when you are with likeminded people you really enjoy, otherwise it will be irritating for you and for others. Thanks for the response.
@rainmark (4302)
28 Jul 09
I would like to go shopping alone. Atleast no complain from my hubby and no disturb from my son. I always asks my hubby a day out to go shopping every weekend, sometimes alone or friend.
@meapas (2436)
• India
29 Jul 09
Yes alone you have more freedom, you can buy what ever catches your fancy. Thanks for sharing this.
@haiershen (1080)
• China
30 Jul 09
i don't like shopping, so i prefer to buy something alone and quickly to be found which is necessarity,so right now, i often use shopping on lines instend, it is very convenience. good luck and have a nice day!
@meapas (2436)
• India
30 Jul 09
Yes you are right.Yes we are always on online activities, online shopping is a better option. Thanks for sharing this idea.
• Philippines
29 Jul 09
I prefer shopping on my own.I would like to shop without distractions.I don't want to hear somebody complaining.it takes me some time to choose what I'll buy.I don't want to hear somebody complaining at how long at I am at choosing what stuff I'll buy.
@meapas (2436)
• India
29 Jul 09
Yes very true. Shopping does take little extra time. If you don't have understanding company, it is better to do it alone. Thanks for your response.
@vingyan06 (2486)
• Malaysia
29 Jul 09
I love to shop alone. I find out that I could not get anything if I go shopping with my family. And when I shop alone, I always think of my family too. Says I see some things that is nice, I might want to buy 2 of it and give 1 2 my sister. I always go shooping and buy things for my hubs and my kids.
@meapas (2436)
• India
29 Jul 09
So nice to hear that. Even though you like to shop alone, you care so much for your sibling and other family members.
• India
28 Jul 09
Well, my entire family comprises of just my hubby, son and myself so whenever there is some serious shopping to be done, it becomes an all out family affair for us. Minor shoppings are done by me alone but for festive shoppings or when everybody seems to be needing something of the other, we all go out together, followed by lunch or dinner.
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
It gives a good reason for outing. Family shopping is more fun, you can discuss and buy everyones choice. Thanks for sharing this.
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
27 Jul 09
I am assuming you mean on a shopping spree and not for groceries. I go with other people though as I am not much for shopping. Shopping is a neccessity, but I guess I am one of those girls that just doesn't care too much for shopping. I do like to look around stores, but even then, it's usual more for food then for anything.
@meapas (2436)
• India
27 Jul 09
I didn't mean groceries. I too enjoy window shopping. You can look for new items and then come back later with or without anybody for somebody or for anybody from your family or friend circle. I just enjoy it.
@mermaidivy (15394)
• United States
27 Jul 09
Yes, I think going shopping with the entire family - meaning dad, mom, me and my sister is fun but it is only fun when everybody likes it, my dad and mom don't particularly like shopping so it is not fun to shop with them, they will just kinda hang around and follow you shop.. I don't want them to be bored so me and sister usually shop together because we like shopping! :-)
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Even if they just hang around, I say it is still fun just being together. Thanks for your response.
@jellymonty (2352)
27 Jul 09
I don't like shopping with anyone else. I prefer to shop alone as then I concentrate on what I really want to buy and there's no pressure from anyone. I don't buy things for the family unless there's an absolute need. I generally don't like shopping and only go shopping if I need to get something but I would prefer not to.
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Yes alone you can concentrate better and can get what exactly you want and from where ever. Thanks for your response.
@med889 (5940)
28 Jul 09
I go to shopping alone and everytime I make sure to go alone because going with someone will only make me feel uncomfortable. They might tell me to rush up like my mother, sisters,and friends and they might tell me that I am spending too much like my boyfriend says.
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Right when you are not comfortable in the company then better go alone. That way we are free to buy any thing that catches our fancy. Thanks for sharing this.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
28 Jul 09
It actually depends on my mood. There were times that I want to refresh myself, I would rather just go away shopping all alone by myself. It serves as a relaxation for me just to be alone. Admittedly, shopping with the rest of the family is really fun. Very tiring because you have to attend to all the kids that go with you.
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Very true. Though with family it is real fun, with kids around it can be tiring but they too enjoy and so it is double fun.
@kcoregon (302)
• United States
28 Jul 09
When I go shopping for things I used to enjoy going with my mom until she moved away and we can't go anymore. I like having company when I shop and when my husband is home I will usually take one of my oldest two with me to shop. They love spending the time with me alone. A lot of times we don't buy anything we just go to look. If there is a great deal though and its something we may need then we may buy it. I've shopped alone before and I just don't like it. I am very self conscious and feel as if people are looking at me when they are not. I know that may sound weird but it's true. Sometimes the whole family will go out shopping together like when we need to buy new shoes or something like that.
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
Yes very true. It has happened with me too. Sometimes just wander and do window shopping, but it is fun all the way. Thanks for the response.
@mickly08 (769)
• China
28 Jul 09
I was always alone to go for shopping . I buy for myself .
@meapas (2436)
• India
28 Jul 09
I think you are more comfortable shopping alone. Any way thanks for sharing this.
@Flikker (34)
• South Africa
26 Jul 09
I have always only shopped for myself & by myself. Having others around when shopping is a distraction for me & also seems to take more time. I have never trusted anyone with my shopping & can't see myself shopping for another person again. Have you ever had the experience, when you buy someone something that you are so sure they will love, only to see disappointment on their face when you give it to them?
@meapas (2436)
• India
26 Jul 09
I like your frankness. But I didn't have that bad an experience of someone rejecting my choice. Any way thanks for your response.
@tessl87 (126)
• Singapore
26 Jul 09
i prefer shopping by myself too. somehow its only when i shop alone i got to buy things.. Yesh sometimes i do buy for my family but not out of guilt. is just that when i feel it should suit them then i ought to buy it.
@meapas (2436)
• India
27 Jul 09
Yes very true, when it suits them then only you ought to buy. Thanks for the response.