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The Stages Of Online Shopping, Described By "Parks And Rec"

Treat yo self.

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The Stages Of Online Shopping, Described By "Parks And Rec"
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Online shopping is quite possibly one of the greatest technological developments of the modern world. The browsing, the wishlist creating, the shipping calculations, what could be better? No television cast can describe the ups and downs of the virtual shop better than the iconic cast of "Parks and Recreation".

1. Remembering you need clothes but have no desire to go to the mall.

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The mall is always crowded, loud, and smells like pretzels. There's always a threat of running into someone you know, or feet blistering from walking around. Don't worry: there is an alternative to the pain that comes from in-person shopping (Hint: You can use your computer).

2. Realizing you don't need to leave your house to shop.

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All you need to is a computer and a wifi connection, and you can do all your shopping in the comfort of your own room!

3. Adding everything you see into your cart.

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It feels a lot less consequential to add all the clothes you like into a virtual cart rather than a real one. Besides, you deserve it. In the immortal words of Tom Haverford, "Treat yourself"!

4. Looking at the final cost.

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All those half-off shirts add up pretty quickly. If you're not doing the math throughout the browsing, the final sum can be pretty upsetting.

5. Finding an online coupon and saving 10%.

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It feels good to beat the system through Groupon. You could never save like that in store.

6. Reading that it'll take 6-8 business days to arrive.

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The largest downside to online shopping: the unfortunate wait time. It'll prove to be the longest 6-8 days of your life.

7. Opening up your package when it finally arrives.

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The wait is over! It's like a present you sent to yourself!

8. Trying everything on and seeing how great you look.

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New clothes=instant confidence boost. You're killing it in that 10% off outfit!

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