Earlier today I decided to go Black Friday shopping for the first time. Don't ask what possessed me to do so, it just happened. Living in a large suburb with a massive outlet mall, Black Friday has always been nuts. Here are reasons as to why I will never go Black Friday shopping again.
1. Slow Walkers
I've never experienced such slow walkers in my life. Have you people ever learned how to walk? You don't stop in the middle of a crowded mall to look at the cute guy you saw pass by. No, don't stop. I will push you.
2. Parking
Finding a decent spot to park or even finding a spot in general is rare.
3. Claustrophobia
That many people all in one small space makes for very anxious people. Including me.
4. Sales?
I walked into at least 4 stores that had maybe two items marked down, Black Friday can be deceiving.
5. Rude People
A day after we are all thankful for what we have, we are fighting over material items.
6. Tired and Over-Worked Employees
These poor people work endless hours pleasing greedy customers with little to no sleep. Get these people some coffee.
7. It's Black Friday, not Black Thursday
Some stores open way too early. On Thanksgiving. So early that employees probably don't get to spend time with their families.
8. Traffic Jams
It was rough even making it to the mall when I wasn't even near it.
9. Crime
There were multiple times I checked my pocket to make sure my wallet was still there. Pick-pockets are very successful in crowds that big.
10. Waiting in Line
I picked out a really cute dress and shirt today at a store then I saw the line. I decided it wasn't worth waiting that long.