We both try to be considerate of people while shopping, but notice too often that some other are not and it makes us crazy. Shopping cart corrals for example, are not that difficult to understand, yet some don't, while other lazy asses leave their shopping carts in parking spaces. Today's blog is about shopping cart Etiquette because, well, all we've been doing otherwise is snowblowing and shoveling after snowstorms.
(Photo of our local supermarket cart corral, where someone jammed a cart in between the 2 designated rows for cart returns).
First, what is the key principle of Etiquette-: At its core,Etiquette is built on respect, kindness, and empathy, aiming to make others feel comfortable. It involves being aware of surroundings and considering others first.
(In this corral, the person who actually brought the cart over couldn't push it one more foot to line it up with the other carts already there).
Second, the basics of a Shopping Cart Parking Lot Corral: Generally these rectangular pens are built from steel poles in a rectangular shape and are JUST WIDE ENOUGH for 2 shopping carts side by side. Not 2 with one crammed in the middle.
Third, if you are conscientious enough to bring the cart to the corral, PUSH IT IN as the carts fit inside each other and form a train. Don't be lazy and just leave it on the fringe of the corral.
(Photo: Don't be like this lazy ass who left a cart in a parking space)
Fourth, if you don't bring the cart to the corral, you are simply a self-absorbed, selfish, lazy ass who expects everyone else to pick up after you. Obviously, it means you failed kindergarden where you were supposed to be taught to put things away and play well with others.
Fourth, if you don't bring the cart to the corral, you are simply a self-absorbed, selfish, lazy ass who expects everyone else to pick up after you. Obviously, it means you failed kindergarden where you were supposed to be taught to put things away and play well with others.
Fifth, There are No excuses and you have alternatives. If you have a child, put them in their child seat, lock the door for 1 minute and return the cart. If you're old or lame and can't walk without a cart to hold you up, ask someone walking by if they could take your cart.
Sixth, Be a Helper! If you park in a lot and see a loose shopping cart or see someone finishing with it ask them if you can take it for them. Or if see one in a corral, take it into the store. Even if you don't need it, you can put it away properly.
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