In the TV show Grace and Frankie, Grace is dating a man who has lived a life of death-defying adventure. He told her the most harrowing place he's ever been is the Trader Joe's parking lot. It is indeed a Thing. And what causes that angst-ridden condition?
You've already set yourself up for meltdown by your one-lap rule. Your anger is primed already. When you faced down the couple, your anger wasn't at zero. It was at 50% at least. They had shown you the problem you predicted.
So, why do you continue to shop at Trader Joe's? The cachet of it? The quality of the food? I traded Trader Joe's for lesser stores long ago. There's still a bit of the parking lot free-for-all, but surprisingly, I've met some of the nicest people at Walmart. (gasp) And I can find the same items I liked at Joe's on those lower-class shelves at half-price.
In the TV show Grace and Frankie, Grace is dating a man who has lived a life of death-defying adventure. He told her the most harrowing place he's ever been is the Trader Joe's parking lot. It is indeed a Thing. And what causes that angst-ridden condition?
You've already set yourself up for meltdown by your one-lap rule. Your anger is primed already. When you faced down the couple, your anger wasn't at zero. It was at 50% at least. They had shown you the problem you predicted.
So, why do you continue to shop at Trader Joe's? The cachet of it? The quality of the food? I traded Trader Joe's for lesser stores long ago. There's still a bit of the parking lot free-for-all, but surprisingly, I've met some of the nicest people at Walmart. (gasp) And I can find the same items I liked at Joe's on those lower-class shelves at half-price.
I like many of TJs products. I now spend limited and strategic time there, tho, and keep a smile on my face 😊
Thanks, Judi! ☺️