is shopping alone more fun??!!

Philippines
April 8, 2007 10:42pm CST
what is the difference between shopping alone and shopping with chaperon?
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16 responses
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
Well, I enjoy shopping alone when I am shopping for gifts so they will be surprised. But I enjoy going shopping with my cousins and aunts and friends more because it's one of the forms of our bonding. Actually, I love spending time with them so it's just one way of doing that. IUsually, we go around the mall for almost the whole day and chat, eat lunch and afternoon snacks there and chat, and we're always chatting while shopping. It's one way to catch up on everyone's life. I love asking for others' opinion too about things that I am buying the same way that I love being asked for advise. And most of the time, when I shop with my aunts, I get free stuffs.
• Philippines
10 Apr 07
Thank you very much for choosing my post as the best response.
@luvreen (168)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
For me not to shop alone, because two heads are better than one and i need somebody who will help me i like taking some suggestions while shopping and its fun to shop when you have somebody with you and carry all the bags i shop.lol
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@anup12 (4177)
• India
10 Apr 07
No I think it is quite boring.
@syain1972 (1011)
• Singapore
9 Apr 07
I'd prefer to shop alone as I have the freedom to buy what I really like to buy. There's no restriction other than your money constraints. I can hop to any shops any time without waiting for someone and go home when I feel like it. Having a chaperon will disrupt my buying decisions as there's always restrictions as t what you want to get....
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@natalie1981 (1995)
• Singapore
9 Apr 07
I think shopping alone would be more fun. You have freedom to choose where you want to go and can take as long as you want. Sometimes, when I'm shopping with my friends, I don't get to go where I want to go because I have to accommodate them and when I'm with my boyfriend, he gets so impatient so I don't get to take my time choosing. So for me, shopping alone is best.
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@julaqq (141)
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
You can do a lot with shopping alone because you own your time and can do what you want. Shopping with another person is fun but your time is divided because you also have to consider the other person's needs. I do both. When I'm bored I have to go to shopping with someone. But when I really need to buy something, I have to go alone. I should say, Shopping together with someone is more fun.
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@Sicantik (706)
9 Apr 07
Yes...it is more fun for me... but it because I'm very fussy and I need to try a lot of items before I decide which one to go for. And when you do this with somebody else It might not be fun for the reason the person might get bored and make you feel like you need to hurry up...And I just can't do that... It's different for window shopping though for that i don't mind company...xxx
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
9 Apr 07
I would much rather shop alone. This way I can take my time looking at different things. When someone is with me I feel that I have to hurry. Also, it can take twice as long when someone is with me because I might be waiting for them in one store that I am done shopping in. I like the freedom to just shop at my own pace.
@stacy624 (2776)
• Canada
9 Apr 07
I Love shopping and I would have to say I enjoy doing it on my own, This way I have all the time and freedom to Look at what I would Like nothings better than taking your time to observe what you are buying.
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
9 Apr 07
it actually depends on what i'm shopping for...if i'm shopping for bras and things i'd rather be alone...other wise my husband and daughter are always with me...
@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
10 Apr 07
I am past the age of needing a chaperone, but I much prefer shopping alone. I like to wander in and out of stores and take my time looking at different things so I can adhere to my own schedule and not someone else's. I wish I had more time to shop on my own, but with two kids that just isn't going to happen. It's probably better that way because I'd spend more money on me.
@dprabin (130)
• Nepal
9 Apr 07
shoping alone is better. I always do so.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
10 Apr 07
Most of the time I shop alone, every once in a while hubby goes with me. But, the best time, most fun, is when my daughter is here visiting and she and I go shopping. We usually make it a whole day just mother/daughter, and we have a great time. I would rather shop with someone than alone, it just makes it more enjoyable.
• United States
10 Apr 07
It depends on who you are shopping with. I like shopping with someone for the most part, especially my mom. She and I have similiar tastes in clothing and shoes, so she can tell me what actually looks nice and what doesn't and vice versa. Shopping alone is okay, but sometimes I need the extra imput from someone else.
@twils2 (1812)
• United States
9 Apr 07
I definetly prefer shopping alone so that I dont have to go places that I dont care for and I dont worry about making others wait for me. Besides I really dont need other peoples opinions on what looks good on me or what I need. When I go shopping I like to take my time and look through everything before I make my purchase. Thanks.
• Singapore
9 Apr 07
Shopping alone means that one can take all the time to browse in any shop and for any length of time. One can also try out as many clothes as one desires. But there won't be any friend around to give their advice on which clothes and assessories or other items are more suitable. Shopping with friends is great because there are others to give us advice on what is suitable for us. They are also on hand to give suggestions on which items look nice and which are good buys. Plus our friends can also help us to carry our purchases, which is great. :)