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In reply to the discussion: I believe this is the best way to grocery shop. [View all]IronLionZion
(51,541 posts)40. Here it's one way aisles and a linear only process, no going back, only forward
and mandatory masks, limited number of people allowed in the store, line outside 6ft apart, etc.
For me, I go on social distance walks to scout the smaller independent grocers to see which have fewer people, and then go in and quickly buy a few essentials since I'm limited in how much I can carry while walking. I get that some people will drive and stock up several weeks worth but that just isn't an option for some city folks.
In countries like India, no driving allowed. You can only walk to the neighborhood store or get it delivered if you're elderly/vulnerable. They are deliberately limiting the distance people can travel to buy groceries as a way to flatten the curve.
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I limit my shopping to no more than five priority items, preferably those I can carry in
hlthe2b
Apr 2020
#3
That's why I shop perhaps once every six or so months. My SO and I both hate to shop...I could ...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#10
Thank you so much for providing who did this. What a gesture. And, he's originally from the...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#22
Thanks!! At least perhaps one good thing is coming out of this, if you can call it that.
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2020
#26
K&R, We didn't know deliver was a week out for every store here. Our pantry is near empty but that
uponit7771
Apr 2020
#12
I LOVE that method - + the self checkout. BUT - wife's looong list says "flour" ugh which??...
jmg257
Apr 2020
#36
Here it's one way aisles and a linear only process, no going back, only forward
IronLionZion
Apr 2020
#40
My pick up order was cancelled two times. I woke up at 4 am to get a delivery date 1 week
Merlot
Apr 2020
#58
Yes. Wear gloves, mask, don't linger in anyone's vapor trail, get home, decon groceries and yourself
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2020
#45
I have snagged a pickup time at nearby Walmart so will let them load back of van
wishstar
Apr 2020
#49