I love Christmas. I love the decorations and entertaining. I love visiting people and parties. I love gift giving. What I don't love is shopping in stores! I don't like malls during the holidays. But, wait? I said I love decorations, so shouldn't I also love going to the Mall during the holiday season?
Well, here's the issue I have, The people! But, wait? I said I love people? Yes, I do. But something happens to people at the holidays when they're shopping. Everyone seems to forget what the real "Reason for the Season". Everyone is in a rush, pushing and shoving and trying to get ahead on line, once they find the line, that is. Now, the stores have less workers on staff, so if you are trying to purchase an item you are likely to search for an open cash register - and when you find one, there will be a long line.
This has led me, for one, to do most of my shopping online. I must say, it also has led to a bit of guilt for adding to the problems storekeepers are facing. So what's the solution? Perhaps, doing a bit of both - shopping both online and small buiness stores.
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