Last night I discovered that I am doing my grocery shopping all wrong. I usually go on my own, straight after work and make little eye contact. Last night I shook things up and went on a brief shopping excursion with my friend. It was getting late so we stopped in at the local grocers closest to the BYU campus. We were so engrossed in our conversation regarding hair conditioner that we didn't notice two lurking males. While we were discussing the merits of 85% more shine, 65% more fullness or 70% more body, a tall young fellow told us that the 99 cent Suave was the way to go. After glancing at his red raspberry shampoo, I suggested he go with the more manly smell of "kiwi lime." I assured him it would change his life, as his short roommate looked on. He heeded my advice and after some friendly banter, Jo made her decision on conditioner and we moved on. A few minutes later we were perusing the sunblock options when a man came over to us and complimented me on my glasses. He stood there, awkwardly looking at sunscreen that he had no intention to buy but trying in vain to think of something else to say. Jo and I had more important things to take care of, such as me dancing and both laughing to wait for another question. We went off to pay and rehashed our eventful trip.The conclusion to my evening was that shopping with a buddy, late at night, with singles milling about makes for some interesting experiences. Also, it never hurts to buy cute glasses. So, when you need a little boost and something to laugh about, heed this experience...
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Are you telling me that men in a supermarket were chatting you up and you bailed? Helllooooo...?
yeah i was hoping there'd be some number exchanging at the end...
Oh the grocery shopping of Provo. You want to know an insiders hint? BEST time to go grocery shopping with a roommate or friend is right after FHE on Monday nights. Honestly, meat market city, but in a fun non threatening way. :-)
that's hilarious AB because it was after FHE except my friend and I partook in our own FHE which consisted of mall shopping and cafe rio... i didn't even think about it being on monday. dani and elisabeth, the first two boys looked about 6 years too young and the other dude was awkward. i'll test it out again and see what happens. ha ha.
Hey give the awkward dude a break. Picking up on the ladies in a grocery store has got to be inheritently awkward. I've never given that route a try.
Thanks Aisy, I had forgotten about grocery stores in Provo; lot's of memories at Smith's. You should definitely go back. I had a roommate in college who, at Smith's, met a couple who thought she would be perfect for their brother. They are now married.
Did you mean he was 6 years below your lower limit or just 6 years younger than you? That is NOT too young. Or maybe I'm just a dirty old woman...
Why do they always put so many g and q combinations in the word verification thing? Normal letters are already hard enough.
Ais, I agree with the others, you need to capitalize on these opportunities - just think of the funny stories to be told at your wedding reception...
I find it funny you're talking about the grocery store as I just got back from a shopping trip from hell with my three youngest where my 2 year old decided she was going to scream at the top of her lungs throughout the WHOLE store having a tantrum. It was a pleasure.
I call it my birth control trip - for me, and all others!
I thought this picking up men in grocery stores was just something from american films. You try another time and tell us about it. I have to admit that it sounds a lot healthier than picking up men in bars.
24/7 grocery shopping may be the one thing I actually miss about BYU. Even in the booming metropolis of Cow Town, we are severly lacking in the 1am, non 7-11 snack run options.
I think the best time to go grocery shopping is when you're supposed to be at work. Also, if you shop during the day you can flirt with lots of moms, if you're so inclined.
My best experience at a grocery store was freshman year of college at Albertson's looking for hair dye. My pal Sam and I were something of local celebrities being 2/3 of the band starcrunch. Anyway, these girls were giggling over by the shampoo and we overheard, "Those are the guys from starcrunch." We grabbed the black hair dye and ran.
Then we got picked up by a girl named Ryan and her friend in the parking lot, we accepted the ride home, which was a small pickup and four people in a small pickup is pretty cozy. Not bad for a trip to the grocery store.
I really like the idea of the grocery store in Provo being a meat market. That makes me laugh like crazy. Do they still not sell beer on Sunday?
The best part was that not only did they not sell beer, they put up those big white blockades in front of the beer so you couldn't even see it on Sunday.
The fancy new 'market style' grocery store by my place is apparently the hot spot for young hipsters to catch each other's eyes. However, being that I'm a walking commuter and often sport that skirt and sneakers look, I've never experienced the phenomenon of getting picked up while I'm picking up yogurt. Wonder why...
i have no idea about beer selling on the sabbath, seeing as i don't buy beer.
ansley, i meant 6 years younger than me which would make them too fresh faced. i can go down 3-4 years tops.
marta, those men are just fearful you'll "run away" because you have runners on. try slipping you cute shoes on just before you go and see what happens ;) ha ha
fyi.
you shouldn't by any shampoo or conditioner that advertises on tv. they spend all of their monies on advertisments that they skimp on R&D. your local neighborhood stylist will set you up straight.
if you are a male, i recommend the "american crew" line of grooming products. you shant be disappointed
i am a shampoo snob and only buy at a salon (one of my vanities). it was my dear friend that was purchasing the pantene pro-v.
This has allowed me to catch a glimpse of what my life has been lacking due to never having lived in Utah.
My sister used to shop late on Saturday nights and would tell us that the stores announce over the PA that you have 15 minutes to make your alcohol purchases, then at 5 minutes, etc. Kind of like a Borders bookstore at closing. Do they still do that?
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