[asianthree]

Shop very late, or when they open

[PennBF]

This is really wonderful. It means everything is so good that complaining about the people in a grocery store is the major problem. There are people out there with serious health problems or family problems (addictions, etc) or very stressful problems and therefore it is wonderful if the worst problem a person has is a line in a grocery store, or people in the isles who have stopped to read a list. We should count our blessing when that is as bad as it gets. Maybe taking a deep breath and relaxing and just enjoying life is the way to go. I only hope I ams so lucky that this is my worst nighmare. I think I can handle it and stop and smell the roses.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Halibut

Sorry for the aggravation, Vicki.



I'm always half afraid the Publix at Spanish Plaines/Bella Cruz will close because it's never that crowded. Parking lot panhandlers aside, it's not unpleasant to shop there. I avoid going to the one at Spanish Springs/Bichara. Just navigating the parking lot is headache.

But then, I do sometimes slow down or stop walking while shopping to look at my list. I typically don't have a cart and try to stay off to the side of the aisles, but grocery shopping isn't a sprint for me. So basically -- I dislike slow people except when I'm one of them, then they're pretty great.

Halibut, is your Publix the same one that Cattywampus likes?

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by JoMar

So....some parts of the Friendliest Hometown are less friendly than others......

Some persons, not parts of TV.

I see the same thing when we grocery shop up north. People of any age are fit to be tied over the creeping price increases and smaller amounts of food for the increased price.

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

Shop after 9pm when most of TV is getting ready for bed.

Tried that! The grocery stores close at 9 pm!

[Medtrans]

Look at it from this perspective, my husband and I wish we were down there so if the grocery store is busy so be it. We have our home down there but are just waiting for the retirement date. I would gladly stand in line or put up with the crowds to just be down there. Some things are the same no matter where you live such as the OP describes.

[Sable99]

It happens here in Michigan too. It doesn't matter what time of the day it is. So, its not just TV.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Vicki baker

I have just returned from one of the most crowded, filled with rude people , places here in TV. All I wanted to do was to get my groceries and get out of there. Men and women stopping their carts anywhere to ck their lists, answer their cell phones, talk to a friend without regards to the flow of people trying to move up and down the aisles. The word "excuse me" was barely used, people just barged thru as if they were the only ones in the store. Please be aware of your surroundings, smile and do say, Excuse me to those around you. AND it's not even winter yet!!!!

Not even winter yet. Thank you for not saying anything bad about snowbirds......well almost.

[JoMar]

When you get south of 466A there will be two Publix and a Winn Dixie. Not sure how much that will help with attitude but could help congestion (maybe). That is until the birds show up.

[mtdjed]

C'mon folks. I feel like I am hearing cantankerous old people complain about every day life. Put a smile on your face and the experience will improve. Life here is a joy. If you can't handle a grocery store here at this time, things will only get worse.

There will always be rude people, but do not let that destroy the blessing that you have to enjoy the rest. I have seldom found a person who does not respond well to a smile.

[Miles42]

Stay away on the weekends. I have learned that rather quickly. It is like the vultures are out and there is little food left. LOL

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by billethkid

I, as usual, do not accept what is being presented is a general condition. Yes there are peole who shop as presented in their own little world. But most of the other 90% of us do it right. These type of posts are usually done after one's hot button has been tripped for what ever reason, which DOES NOT repesent a general condition. So lets hear it for the 90% of us who enjoy our fellow man/woman!

I think it's a joy to shop in The Villages. People who bag groceries at Publix offer to take your groceries to the car. We get to walk out to moderate temperatures all winter long instead of snow and ice. Prices are much lower than back home. It's all good.

[wendyquat]

Originally Posted by Vicki baker

I have just returned from one of the most crowded, filled with rude people , places here in TV. All I wanted to do was to get my groceries and get out of there. Men and women stopping their carts anywhere to ck their lists, answer their cell phones, talk to a friend without regards to the flow of people trying to move up and down the aisles. The word "excuse me" was barely used, people just barged thru as if they were the only ones in the store. Please be aware of your surroundings, smile and do say, Excuse me to those around you. AND it's not even winter yet!!!!

Sounds like we were at Colony Publix at the same time and I totally agree with you! I'm not accustomed to this behavior and wonder where it originates. Certainly not in any city in the South where I've lived! And I can almost tell you for sure that over 90% of the shoppers were indeed villagers! My poor hubby, who rarely frequents any grocery store, was almost mowed over a couple of times. At least if I ever want to knock him off, I know where to take him!

[Patty55]

I don't think they are rude, more like self-absorbed. IMO, it's a result of the sales office filling their heads with how special they are.

Just take a deep breath, mentally repeat "They are what they are, they do what they do", grab a half dozen jars of capers and call it a day.

[Ninanina]

Originally Posted by Sable99

It happens here in Michigan too. It doesn't matter what time of the day it is. So, its not just TV.

It happens here in Texas too! No, it is not just TV.