How We Behave : Window Shopping
Most guys that I know hate window-shopping except for a couple of odd friends of mine. (In fact, I only knew one who enjoys it! He is a crazy fellow.) Nevertheless, guys do window shop otherwise there would not be so much men hanging around shopping centers, boutiques and (My goodness give me a break) cosmetics stalls. In addition, if you noticed, there is bound to be a ‘SHE’ nearby. Well...maybe there's a 'HE' (Just to be fair) but we'll stick to more tradition pairing here. Whether we do it willingly or reluctantly (Cos we love our other half) , it does not matter as long as you women are happy. We will be happy to just spend time with you. (Even though we rather be hanging out with the guys doing nothing and just wasting our lives away)
The thing that irritates me the most during these window shopping routine is 70% of the time would be spent entering and trying out dresses, skirts in boutiques and any other types of cloth that is manufactured and shaped out to be some sort of in-fashion items. Although there is really nothing wrong with the whole thing but I really have to complain about the space available in those boutiques shops.
The usual practice is that guys will be standing outside the changing room area waiting for their ladies to try out the clothes. However, have you noticed how crowded it can get? The smaller the shop, the bigger the customer pool is. In addition, it is not because of the size of the shop that is smaller thus, naturally meaning less walking area than the bigger spacious ones. NO. The smaller the shop, the number of customers is greater literally!!
Moreover, while we do try to avoid blocking other patrons of the store when they’re browsing through the lines of clothing on sale, there really is no place we can stand cos every inches is fully utilized and filled with clothing everywhere. Every 5 minutes, someone would say, “Excuse me”. In turn, you have to say sorry and find another spot to stand and before you know it, you have to move again. It’s like a swarm of ants following you around cos you taste like something sweet and they can’t wait to sunk their tiny teethes and claws onto you with each “Excuse me”.
There will always be a group of guys like me standing about, moving here and there cos their lady is also in the changing. We will look at each other and give a slight nod with our heads. It is as if we knew each other for a long time cos we are in the same plight and understand the pain. Moreover, you really can’t stand and wait outside of the store anyway, especially in orchard shopping complex cos there is normally a never-ending moving crowd along the passageway. I feel like a small peddle in the lake being thrown into a river where people are a lot more casual with their “Excuse me!” and in a ruder tone.
Some of these women can be pretty nasty. They will bang into you or shoo you while giving you those ‘Get out of my way you asshole’ look as though it is really our intention to stand there and block their path. Maybe because it is a store, selling women clothing that is why they feel they have the rights of way. We got no business just standing. Competition is tough between the female species. Got to get their hands on that piece of fabrics or whatever you girls called it else someone is going to beat them to it and that particular design would be out of stocks. Especially for women who are petite like my fiancee. Finding a design that comes in their sizes is like striking 4D. Many times, when she found a design she likes, it would be sold out even though the series have just been release a couple of days ago. She would ask the sales clerk to call up Almost EVERY outlet in Singapore and check if there is still stock. In turn I have to drive her to the most outskirt and remote area of Singapore if that's the store which carry the last remaining ONE piece left on the island! It is good in a positive aspect cos I knew every road and directions in Singapore by now and is able to take up a job as a taxi driver without any difficulties.
Related Category : How We Behave : Men
The thing that irritates me the most during these window shopping routine is 70% of the time would be spent entering and trying out dresses, skirts in boutiques and any other types of cloth that is manufactured and shaped out to be some sort of in-fashion items. Although there is really nothing wrong with the whole thing but I really have to complain about the space available in those boutiques shops.
The usual practice is that guys will be standing outside the changing room area waiting for their ladies to try out the clothes. However, have you noticed how crowded it can get? The smaller the shop, the bigger the customer pool is. In addition, it is not because of the size of the shop that is smaller thus, naturally meaning less walking area than the bigger spacious ones. NO. The smaller the shop, the number of customers is greater literally!!
Moreover, while we do try to avoid blocking other patrons of the store when they’re browsing through the lines of clothing on sale, there really is no place we can stand cos every inches is fully utilized and filled with clothing everywhere. Every 5 minutes, someone would say, “Excuse me”. In turn, you have to say sorry and find another spot to stand and before you know it, you have to move again. It’s like a swarm of ants following you around cos you taste like something sweet and they can’t wait to sunk their tiny teethes and claws onto you with each “Excuse me”.
There will always be a group of guys like me standing about, moving here and there cos their lady is also in the changing. We will look at each other and give a slight nod with our heads. It is as if we knew each other for a long time cos we are in the same plight and understand the pain. Moreover, you really can’t stand and wait outside of the store anyway, especially in orchard shopping complex cos there is normally a never-ending moving crowd along the passageway. I feel like a small peddle in the lake being thrown into a river where people are a lot more casual with their “Excuse me!” and in a ruder tone.
Some of these women can be pretty nasty. They will bang into you or shoo you while giving you those ‘Get out of my way you asshole’ look as though it is really our intention to stand there and block their path. Maybe because it is a store, selling women clothing that is why they feel they have the rights of way. We got no business just standing. Competition is tough between the female species. Got to get their hands on that piece of fabrics or whatever you girls called it else someone is going to beat them to it and that particular design would be out of stocks. Especially for women who are petite like my fiancee. Finding a design that comes in their sizes is like striking 4D. Many times, when she found a design she likes, it would be sold out even though the series have just been release a couple of days ago. She would ask the sales clerk to call up Almost EVERY outlet in Singapore and check if there is still stock. In turn I have to drive her to the most outskirt and remote area of Singapore if that's the store which carry the last remaining ONE piece left on the island! It is good in a positive aspect cos I knew every road and directions in Singapore by now and is able to take up a job as a taxi driver without any difficulties.
Related Category : How We Behave : Men
posted by Mr Lee at 3:11:00 PM
2 Comments:
I hate shopping with my wife for her clothes as she's the picky kind and always needs a very long time to choose the clothes she wants. I usually don't wait outside the fitting room. I wait outside the store where it's less packed ;p
Michael Chua-- Ha ha! I shared your pain brother! :]
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