I'm in and out in ten minutes.

Maybe you could have put this another way!

I'm in and out in ten minutes.

Maybe you could have put this another way!

Why? Ten minutes is a reasonable performance.

I was on a gig near London once and went down to visit little sis and family for the weekend.

Sunday I wanted to pick up a case of Murphy's (emergency rations) when little sis says she is going to Sainsbury's so I should go with her.

Stupid move.

I was in and out in five minutes chrono.

I didn't have a watch on so I'm not sure but cigarette consumption indicated 2 hours plus waiting.

She comes out , big smile and "have you been waiting long?".

"I'm not sure" says I "what day is it ?".

I don't mind shopping but I am quick. It is true however, women go into a time-warp when shopping. And they can shop for hours and not buy anything! What's that about?

Window Shopping of course!

Window Shopping of course!

I've often heard this expression from ladies.

Do tell.

Do you ever buy any ?

Windows that is.

I don't understand why you people seem to have such difficulty when doing something so simple as shopping. I go shopping when I need something. I already know what it is and where to get it. I walk in, go straight to the item and pick it up. If the item is large ie refrigerator I have found the simplest thing is to simply walk over to the nearest good looking sales girl, take her by the hand and walk over to the item. Point at it, and say "deliver to this address" (written in Thai on a card). Works every time.

Life is simple, it's people who make it complicated.

CB

There speaketh a bloke!

So far using this method I have managed to get a refridgerator, washing machine, motorbike and two girlfriends

CB

I just say "what have you got for 5 baht please". They move on pretty quickly after that

Nice one.

Just poke funny faces at them. The Thai attendants will think you're possessed and do the runner quick time.

Window Shopping of course!

I've often heard this expression from ladies.

Do tell.

Do you ever buy any ?

Windows that is.

Guys should be happy women often window shop. Means their gfs/wives are being cautious with cash.

Window shopping serves two purposes i can think of (but others reasons may vary).

1: if you cannot afford the item, you can visually covet it for a while. Or if its something you find is overpriced or unreasonable / unsuitable to buy. I suppose akin to viewing things in an Art Gallery, but in a more materialistic way. Sometimes its fun/interesting/entertaining etc to just view things. (I imagine many DIY buffs, Car/Bike fans etc do the same. And cmon guys, dont say you never window shop..at the very least im sure you most probably window shop women "Cant have her, but I can sure as hel_l covet an eyefull!")

2: To weigh up one things against another. Most women know that either we have to buy something that will go with what ywe already have (clothes or household) so have to consider carefully before buying. Or, if we are considering something that doesnt really go with anything, we have to consider what we will need to buy etc to go with it. If its something important, like a wedding guest outfit..then that takes a LOT of time! An outfit may be looked at and even tried on, but not bought at that time, becuase all possible options must be considered.

I mean duh, surely you get it!

And cmon guys, dont say you never window shop..at the very least im sure you most probably window shop women "Cant have her, but I can sure as hel_l covet an eyefull!")

But that's different!

The sign of a good wife is one that doesn't bat an eyelid to this pre-disposed involuntary male action.

And cmon guys, dont say you never window shop..at the very least im sure you most probably window shop women "Cant have her, but I can sure as hel_l covet an eyefull!")

But that's different! <--no it isnt!

The sign of a good wife is one that doesn't bat an eyelid to this pre-disposed involuntary male action. <--bah nonesense. Thats an old husbands tale. Fair enough a blind eye can be be turned if your glancing, but if you are caught all out staring it deserves at a narrow eyed "i KnoW what your doing there" cautionary look at least. Disrespectful! Even if your wifey isnt batting an eyelid, you may get a lil payback later, and most likely be clueless as to why. (sulks, or maybe not so good a dinner, or cold shoulder at bedtime ). If you get away with all out gawping ...then...well...im lost for words on that one!

And cmon guys, dont say you never window shop..at the very least im sure you most probably window shop women "Cant have her, but I can sure as hel_l covet an eyefull!")

But that's different! <--no it isnt!

The sign of a good wife is one that doesn't bat an eyelid to this pre-disposed involuntary male action. <--bah nonesense. Thats an old husbands tale. Fair enough a blind eye can be be turned if your glancing, but if you are caught all out staring it deserves at a narrow eyed "i KnoW what your doing there" cautionary look at least. Disrespectful! Even if your wifey isnt batting an eyelid, you may get a lil payback later, and most likely be clueless as to why. (sulks, or maybe not so good a dinner, or cold shoulder at bedtime ). If you get away with all out gawping ...then...well...im lost for words on that one!

I'm lucky if I get away with my manhood intact!

even as a woman Im in awe by Eek's very eloquent and descriptive explanation into that world that is a woman's mind and how she ponders the task of 'shopping'

Window Shopping of course!

I've often heard this expression from ladies.

Do tell.

Do you ever buy any ?

Windows that is.

Guys should be happy women often window shop. Means their gfs/wives are being cautious with cash.

Window shopping serves two purposes i can think of (but others reasons may vary).

1: if you cannot afford the item, you can visually covet it for a while. Or if its something you find is overpriced or unreasonable / unsuitable to buy. I suppose akin to viewing things in an Art Gallery, but in a more materialistic way. Sometimes its fun/interesting/entertaining etc to just view things. (I imagine many DIY buffs, Car/Bike fans etc do the same. And cmon guys, dont say you never window shop..at the very least im sure you most probably window shop women "Cant have her, but I can sure as hel_l covet an eyefull!")

2: To weigh up one things against another. Most women know that either we have to buy something that will go with what ywe already have (clothes or household) so have to consider carefully before buying. Or, if we are considering something that doesnt really go with anything, we have to consider what we will need to buy etc to go with it. If its something important, like a wedding guest outfit..then that takes a LOT of time! An outfit may be looked at and even tried on, but not bought at that time, becuase all possible options must be considered.

I mean duh, surely you get it!

Yes, an insightful post. "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life..."

My wife seriously doesn't mind me having an eyefull (she can have an eyefull too!) as long as it not covetous.

My wife seriously doesn't mind me having an eyefull (she can have an eyefull too!) as long as it not covetous.

I will always remember the sagacious words of one of those "Les Dawson lookalike" women when asked by an interviewer what she thought of a newly opened go-go bar (the first in northern England).

"I don't care where he gets his appetite as long as he eats at home".

PS Drifting off topic a bit there so I'll add that the French equivalent phrase for window shopping is "leche vitrine" which is literally "lick window".

I have a problem with lecher les vitrines - i see something that really catches my eye be it clothes, duvet covers, glasses etc. and i will see the item and then go around another few shops and always come back to the original thing i saw and buy it. But have fun in the meantime!!

My wife seriously doesn't mind me having an eyefull (she can have an eyefull too!) as long as it not covetous.

I will always remember the sagacious words of one of those "Les Dawson lookalike" women when asked by an interviewer what she thought of a newly opened go-go bar (the first in northern England).

"I don't care where he gets his appetite as long as he eats at home".

PS Drifting off topic a bit there so I'll add that the French equivalent phrase for window shopping is "leche vitrine" which is literally "lick window".

Excellent post. Ah, window licking!

Patsy, the key to quickly shopping is buying it as soon as you see it! Don't go lick any more windows!