On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 18:28:41 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 8/13/2016 6:05 PM, Je?us wrote:
>> On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 11:32:39 -0300, wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Are they trying to loosen you up so you spend more?
>>
>> It at least keeps people in the store longer, spending more.
>>
>> Some people would view it as a convenience, I see it more as training
>> people to consume even more... even while they're already buying stuff
>> to consume. I mean really, can't people shop without cramming
>> something down their neck? Can't even burn off any calories from the
>> minimal exercise they get from pushing a trolley
>>
>> Cup holders in trolleys is another example.
>>
>>
>I've not seen cup holders in trolleys/shopping carts.

Nor I, although I have heard of them.

>I also don't eat
>or drink anything when I'm shopping for food. I'm a believer in not
>shopping for groceries when you're hungry. Have a bite to eat before
>you leave the house. Cuts down on the impluse buying.

I used to make sure I wasn't hungry when shopping, these days I find
I'm disciplined enough that being hungry doesnt make me buy more than
normal. It's a good idea though. If anything I'm too good at talking
myself out of buying something at the supermarket, which I do regret
occasionally.