Do you prefer shopping alone or accompanied?

@magic9 (980)
China
December 14, 2009 8:57pm CST
I like shopping alone because I don't need to worry if my partner is tired or not and I don't need to consider what she or he wants to take a look at. I can shop as long as I like, set my own pace, go wherever I want without any disturbance. And I don't need much advice on whether the clothes look good on me or not because I find every time I try on something, it's almost my style or I would not ask for a trying on. and consequently, my accompany would normally agree with my choice. what about you?
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@koder89 (11)
• Guyana
15 Dec 09
I prefer to be alone except when shopping for clothes, in which case I would normally take a woman with me. I think I'm colour blind.
@magic9 (980)
• China
15 Dec 09
oh really? I am quite sensitive to colors. welcome, new comer.
• Guyana
15 Dec 09
thank you very much...maybe I'll fly you half way across the world to go shopping with me one day :D
@BART78 (2927)
• Canada
16 Dec 09
same here, as much as possible i prefer shopping alone, like you i don't need to worry if my partner is tired or need to consider her opinion to certain brand or quality, but when my wife ask me to accompany her i never disagree to what she want, i only give my comment if she ask me..
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
16 Dec 09
I like to go shopping alone, but for me it's not an option most times because I have to do things like go to the bathroom which requires my assistant being there. I had a really good time at the mall with Shaniek though. We each pretty much did our own thing and stayed out of each other's hair. When I needed to pee, I called her. She bought shoes (which I would have hated to go shopping with her for), and I got to hang out in Best Buy and a bookstore. Two things which would have been really annoying to her. I think if I could have this arrangement with all of my assistants everyone would be much happier.
@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
15 Dec 09
It depends on the who the person is .If its another male friend then we can do our thing because we both know that we wont be searching all the stores .However ,I dont like to shop with females like my mom or sister or a girlfriend because they are always searching for bargains and will search down all the stores on a block much to my annoyance
• Mexico
15 Dec 09
Hi magic: I just feel the same as you about go shopping simply because I think that sometimes, people feel uncomfortable when I'm making my choice and because i think you need to take a time just for you doing activities like this. Off course, i have gone shopping with some friends but for me it's better to do them alone. Thanks for making this question. Have a nice day. -Alvaro.
• Australia
15 Dec 09
I prefer shopping alone,that way I can take as much time as I like without having to worry that my escort is getting bored or something.I take heaps long it the change room because I tend to get stuck.Like when I tried on this dress I was going to buy for a party I pulled up the zipper then I couldn't pull it down again. So embarrassing,because I made my escort wait for me to figure another way out of the stupid dress.Don't think I ended up buying the dress, since it was so hard to get out of.
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
15 Dec 09
I actually prefer shopping with others rather than alone. I am not too fond of shopping and feel a little awkward walking around the mall or shops by myself. Also, if I want an opinion on something I have someone right there to provide feedback. Lastly, a shopping partner can help you carry bags!
@Carolyn63 (1403)
• United States
15 Dec 09
Part of me would prefer to be able to go alone. I can maneuver in and around people better without someone else. However, this time of year you do have more worries about crime so I'll keep my husband with me. He has no issue if I choose to take my time and try things on for fit. I don't ask how it looks because he says I look good in everything. Yes, that is sweet, but it isn't really helpful. The truth is, he can be quite the comedian, commenting about this and that which is a good thing when I get stressed because of people that are inconsiderate. It's crazy enough with the crowds. Some manners would be nice. And not just during the holidays.
@ellovire (409)
15 Dec 09
it actually depends on my mood. there are times i want someone to be with me, either a friend or my sister, when shopping. it's not basically because i want their opinion about the things i am buying. it's just having company. most of the time though, i love shopping alone. you are correct, shopping alone is much relaxing because you do not have to think of your buddy. you do not have to mind if he's tired already, hungry already, or bored already. and i am like you when you said that you do not need their opinion when buying clothes. i have my own style and i know what i want when buying clothes.
@bingchen (1119)
• China
15 Dec 09
i like shopping alone.i find that i could not buy what i want with my accompany.we often go to many shopping,but they only see this cloths and could not decide to buy which cloth they need,this make me feel tired to do like this,at the same time they could not agree with what i want and dont feel well about style and color,so i dont like shopping accompaned,i often like shopping alone,i can buy what i want and nobody can deicide my mind and buy cloth quickly.
@olisaur (1922)
• United States
15 Dec 09
I like shopping alone, too. If I bring someone with me, I get really self concious and worry if the person will get bored. I know whenever my mom take me with her shopping, I get extremely bored! lol. w
• India
15 Dec 09
i would it would depend on the situation i am in or what purpose i doing the shopping...if its for some family purpose then my family would accompany me through.....
• India
15 Dec 09
I love shopping with a companion.I feel they give a lot of opinions regarding the best places to shop which we are not aware.As long as they dont interfere in what type of things you buy.
@dolyares (178)
• Philippines
15 Dec 09
i like shopping with my sisters or with one friend, i get to chitchat with them while walking around the mall. I get to talk to someone while eating in fast food chain inside the mall. I get to have their opinion about the things i like to buy. But, if alone you will have the chance to buy things you want wihtout hearing negative things about what you want to buy,ahaahhaha.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
15 Dec 09
Sometimes, I prefer to go for shopping alone. But, I always enjoy it when my husband joins with me. I hate it when somebody forces me to buy or not to buy something. If I am the one who pays for it, I don't like people compelling or forcing me in the decision of buying something. But, I welcome their suggestions. When any of my friends ask me a suggestion about buying something, I will give my opinion only as a suggestion and give them all freedom to decide according to their wish.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
15 Dec 09
Yap me to I don't like to have the accompany when times of shopping because I don't want to disturb there time and I have many thing's to do when I'm go to shopping lesser time it is better.
@Althafk (172)
• India
15 Dec 09
I always prefer to go with my friends.It will give me so much happiness.And also they can just give me advices just like that thing is not good and this brand is better.Especially in case of textile shopping,i give chances to my friends.
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
15 Dec 09
I share the same oppinion as you. It's ok going with someone if that person is going to look at things too, but if it's just accompanying you I feel annoyed by the person looking at you with a bored face, like saying "let's finish". When I go by myself I can spend as much time as I want, not having to worry.
@Esmechan (53)
• China
15 Dec 09
It depend on the circumstance. When i am tired and eager to have a good physical rest, but i do need to buy sth urgently,i will prefer to go shopping myself. For this case, i will plan detaily where should i go and how to get there a.s.a.p,even i will make the budget or survey on its price and its quality feedback.Acturally, such kind of the shopping is just a task. When i am have the time and wanna to releax, i would find a friend (just 1 friend)to go shopping together.Accompany with a friend, you will have great fun during the shopping,liking chatting, joking,having dinner together, re-union whatever, that is incomparable with shopping alone. Such shopping is for fun and happiness.
@ankush19 (154)
• India
15 Dec 09
i like shopping but only with my girl.she helps in selecting what is good and fashionable and creative.shopping alone is a real headache for me.i can't handle it all.datz y i prefer doing shopping with her so that i'm helped at the various(infact all) situations where i feel confused of what to buy and what not to buy..