What do you do when you are in the mall?
By sethjill
@sethjill (35)
Philippines
January 25, 2009 8:37pm CST
When you visit your favorite mall, what things or activities do you usually do? In my case, we go there most of the time to window shop and to treat my son. We usually eat first and then go to the different stalls to check what item/s are new and from there we do our list on what to buy. We don't usually go to the mall having all our cash in hand so that we can avoid buying things that we really don't need.
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@arkansos (545)
• India
26 Jan 09
well i do the same. Window shopping is most of the times all we do. The only ones who make money off us are the restaurants and well, we know who sells the most economic food. Then if we get a chance, we might pick up an Xbox and while away or grind in a disco...
@kimberly99 (54)
• United States
26 Jan 09
For me, i don't like going to the mall just for walking its a waste of time, other does like going just for window shopping and other's dont like me, i don't know why but i usually go to the mall to get and buy something not for just looking around but mind you, thats a good exercise heheh, but a wise idea too you know you're going to mall to look around for something so when you go next time you already know what exactly you are looking for.
happy mylotting
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I usually go to the book store and hang out for a while. Then I usually end up sitting out on a bench somewhere waiting for my wife to get done...LOL
@silverjam (969)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I usually do the window shopping once am in the mall. I find this relaxing and I enjoy browsing around, checking which items are on sale. I also want to compare prices from one store to another so I have an idea what to buy best. I just like strolling in the mall, that way I can exercise through just walking w/o being in the streets or in the sunlight.
@nakitalikely3617 (453)
• United States
26 Jan 09
Hello setjhill! Welcome to mylot, I have really found your discussion to be very interesting. Well basically I live in Columbus, Ohio and I love to go the mall. The name of one our many malls is Easton Mall. Usually when I go to the mall I go with my friends, cousins or family members. When I am there I usally grab a bite to eat. After doing that me and whoever I go with usually go get tickets to the theater. We always get a 9 or 10pm movie so we will have time to walk around anod shop. Seeing that I am a person who spends money unwisely I usually buy just about everything that I see when I am at the mall whether it is needed or not. So you can call me a shopaholic. Afer shopping and about 15 minutes before the movies starts me and whoever is attending the movie with me makes our way up to the theater so that we can get our snacks and find our seats with no problem. After the movie is done and over with I usually call my ride and off we go. I really love when I go to the mall.
@spikelives (430)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I love to go but to not get to much but when I go I go to the book store first then go to Hot Topic I love that store then go see what else there is.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I hardly go to the mall. When i do i mostly window shop. Sometimes while window shopping i get an idea of what to get for the next occasion such as a birthday gift or valentines gift. If i have my son i may stop and get something to eat. I try those little kiddie rides but he freaks out and cries.
@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
26 Jan 09
Sometimes I go there on purpose like if I go there to buy gifts for people. Sometimes just for little shopping buying some cute little stuff :-)
@soundfreak22nd (475)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 09
i check out new restaurants and stalls too in my favourite mall!
@djemba (767)
• India
26 Jan 09
We usually shop first and then we eat from good joint and then we play at the game parlor like "amoeba" here is a great place to play various games ..Its the best part of a visit to the mall..When you're with your family then we just shop and shop and then we eat and rush home...
@djemba (767)
• India
26 Jan 09
Well, I generally go the mall only to window shop or hang out with my friends. It is very rare that I go to a mall and buy things. I find everything too costly there and would any day find normal shops cheaper to shop at. However, i really like the food court of some malls. So if I want a good KFC chicken bucket or a good Pizza I generally tend to prefer the malls. Also they are great hiding places with air-conditioners in this sweltering heat.
@explorations (1712)
• United States
26 Jan 09
The malls are VERY far away from us, so we try to make it into a big event each time we go. We'll window shop, treat the kids to a treat from the cookie place, and eat at the huge buffet place. Sometimes, depending on our budget, we'll let the kids pick out a new book and a new toy. They are always REALLY excited when that happens. We only make it out to the mall every twelve to eighteem months or so, so this really is a rare treat for everyone.
@mean_queen (1713)
• Malaysia
26 Jan 09
I used to go to malls with my friends just to hang out. But nowadays I just go there when I particularly need something and also to watch movies. Yeah, I love watching movies! :D
@ericajoyce (1746)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
Hello sethjill. Whenever I go to the mall with my family, we usually window shop, eat at fast food restaurants and shop for things we want and need.
@kenchiprincess (5296)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
Usually when me and my friends would go to the mall we usually window shop and try to see what is new just like what you and your family is doing. If we like something then we buy it when we have the money and we usually eat before going home.When I am with my family, that is my parents and sister, usually we just eat out and we go there of a purpose either for grocery or we need to buy something. That is true it would be better not to bring enough money when going to the mall to prevent the temptation of splurging.
@anne12d (676)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
When I'm at the mall, I do window shop too but when I saw something that I like, I will buy it and then starts my shopping spree so I ask my friend or anyone with me to stop me from my addiction which is shopping!!! Well, as soon as we arrived at the mall, we will buy first the important things to buy then eat then if we still have the time and energy, we window shop then shop. Sometimes we watched movies or play at the arcade. We just like being at the mall because we can do lot of things and have fun!
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
26 Jan 09
I do almost nothing in the mall because I only accompany my wife and children. I get easily tired walking around the mall, so I just sit on the bench and have a look at my nokia 9500 to read sms or email and finish it when the phone rings from my wife, which means it's time to go home.