[lotuseclat79]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

A word of advice to women: Don't send a man to the grocery store.


I read this article on my ISP’s (Netscape) Home Page Link to their Home & Real Estate Section! I thought it was quite interesting and wondered what TSGers thought! So I thought a Poll might be fun! Why not give your opinion on the subject! Let’s see where this goes! After all, we all…. men and women…. have to Grocery shop sooner or later!

This article suggests that many men are now doing the grocery shopping for the family…. but they feel overwhelmed once they walk into the store! Seems grocery stores were designed for women and how women shop! There are tricks that some grocery stores use such as placing cheese next to wine to entice shoppers into buying both! Or they place favorite brand names next to their more profitable store brands hoping the shopper chooses the store brand because it is cheaper but comparable in contents! But tricks like this don’t work so well on men because they are less likely to buy anything off the list!

This article went on to suggest that men never ask for help when they can’t find things! If something on their list isn’t available, they don’t find a substitute!

It also suggests that men focus on convenience rather than price! They get used to buying certain brands and too many choices tend to overwhelm them!

What do you think?

Hi twin,

Uh, just what is meant by "better"?

For example, if a woman buys a loaf of "whole wheat" and a man buys a loaf of "whole grain" bread - which is the so-called "better" purchase? Nutritionists would say the "whole grain" is the "better" purchase, but does that make the man a better shopper?

Most kids cereals have ingredients that are not nutritious for a healthy, growing kid. So, don't buy what they want (from the TV commercials, but get them something healthy).

-- Tom

[hotskates]

I love to help old men and ladies in the grocery store.....those poor things, my heart just goes out to them. They just look so lost sometimes wandering around that big old store with all those choices. If I see that they are kinda confused looking I'll always ask if they need help finding something (or help reaching something).
It makes me happy to help people like that

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

When I see men grocery shopping it is usually with a woman. If they are alone.... I figure they are single, or the significant other is busy-ill-breadwinner, or.... they actually enjoy shopping whether attached or not!

Originally Posted by Bastiat

You are a sexist pig! I going to the store by myself a lot. I think it depends to an extent on where you live. I'm in a two career couples area, real go getter types so the women are working as much as the men. I see a lot of guys at the store, its a great place for setting up poker games.

How can you call me a sexist pig!!! Reread my quote above! I have highlighted the important parts!

And I have yet to see a group of guys playing poker at the grocery store! I really must live in the sticks!!!!

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by pyritechips

I think the article is kind of sexist in a way. I don't think we can divide buying habits by gender. I've known many a woman that have no clue how to shop properly or cook. I've known an equal amount of men in the same situation.

I'm sure you have a valid argument! When I first read it, I knew it didn't pertain to most of the men I knew! Some yes.... not all!

And some of the women I know.... you ought to see what they throw away each week! Either they bought too much.... bought something they didn't intend to use right away... or they had no idea what to do with it!

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by lotuseclat79

Hi twin,

Uh, just what is meant by "better"?

For example, if a woman buys a loaf of "whole wheat" and a man buys a loaf of "whole grain" bread - which is the so-called "better" purchase? Nutritionists would say the "whole grain" is the "better" purchase, but does that make the man a better shopper?

Most kids cereals have ingredients that are not nutritious for a healthy, growing kid. So, don't buy what they want (from the TV commercials, but get them something healthy).

-- Tom

Hi, Tom ~

This article obviously didn't take into account the 'label-readers' category... of which I am a member! It takes longer to shop (all that label reading!) for the most nutritious (better) items until you become accustomed to repetitive purchasing habits!

So.... if you want to base your choice on that.... Who is more conscious of nutritional values..... Men... or... Women? Hmmmmm...... I still think Women!

[pyritechips]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

I'm sure you have a valid argument! When I first read it, I knew it didn't pertain to most of the men I knew! Some yes.... not all!

And some of the women I know.... you ought to see what they throw away each week! Either they bought too much.... bought something they didn't intend to use right away... or they had no idea what to do with it!

Yes!

I know people that will say "Ooh! Look! These are half off! Let's buy a truck load." Two weeks later most of it gets thrown in the garbage and that big saving gets negated.

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by pyritechips

Yes!

I know people that will say "Ooh! Look! These are half off! Let's buy a truck load." Two weeks later most of it gets thrown in the garbage and that big saving gets negated.

I'm sure we have all bought something like that before we knew better! I know I have!

If I can freeze it properly... I buy a larger quantity when on sale! (Meats, Breads)

I really watch out for shelf life on staples though! I always put the most current dates in front of the longer dates when stocking the pantry!

These days.... who can really afford to waste food? Certainly not me!

[Shadow Bea]

I voted other because it depends a lot on who is doing the cooking
Ben and I do it together usually .. but I am the one who does most of the cooking!

[Mulderator]

Don't send Mulder--he'll come home with strawberries, whip cream, and Yohimbe supplements! On second thought--no wonder women always send Mulder to the store!!!

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by Mulderator

Don't send Mulder--he'll come home with strawberries, whip cream, and Yohimbe supplements! On second thought--no wonder women always send Mulder to the store!!!

Speaking of reading labels, MasterinNeedofEnhancement..... I never heard of Yohimbe supplements. So I wandered over to Google and found out that it is an aphrodisiac.... and/or takes care of 'little' problems like ED and impotence! And to top that off... side effects are awful! Before picking up that particular supplement again.... I'd recommend good old-fashioned for........... Oops! Sorry! I can't say that here! Anyway.... just be a careful shopper and READ THOSE LABELS!!!!!!! If you'd like.... I'll PM you some options** that definitely don't involve risk!*








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[Gabriel]

Originally Posted by Mulderator

Don't send Mulder--he'll come home with strawberries, whip cream, and Yohimbe supplements! On second thought--no wonder women always send Mulder to the store!!!

No, That is to get rid of your pesty arse

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

Speaking of reading labels, MasterinNeedofEnhancement..... I never heard of Yohimbe supplements. So I wandered over to Google and found out that it is an aphrodisiac....

That stuff's not at my grocery store.........WHERE does Mulder shop anyways

[twinofangelize56]

Originally Posted by hotskates

Oh my.....if he was my husband he would have bought 2 bottles instead of 1

That stuff's not at my grocery store.........WHERE does Mulder shop anyways

Yikes! 1 is bad enough! You would have had to flush the stuff down the toilet when he wasn't looking!

It's actually only available in the U.S. by prescription! Well.... you might have to confirm this with Mulder... but it could be he shops at the local 'Hidey Ho... Here We Grow' Pharmacy just outside of San Francisco! I understand there's a fruit market right next store!

[hotskates]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

Yikes! 1 is bad enough! You would have had to flush the stuff down the toilet when he wasn't looking!

Yes, good idea But not the strawberries and whip cream........I'd enjoy eating those

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

Well.... you might have to confirm this with Mulder... but it could be he shops at the local 'Hidey Ho... Here We Grow' Pharmacy just outside of San Francisco! I understand there's a fruit market right next store!

That should be the name of a real fruit market.......LOL

[Mulderator]

Originally Posted by twinofangelize56

Yikes! 1 is bad enough! You would have had to flush the stuff down the toilet when he wasn't looking!

It's actually only available in the U.S. by prescription!

You must of Googled something else--Yohimbe is a supplement not a prescription and its perfectly safe;