Shop very late, or when they open

This is Wondeful
 

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. :coolsmiley:

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

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.

Tried that! The grocery stores close at 9 pm!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

:agree: 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.

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! :cus:

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.

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