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Why Do People Buy So Much Food At Christmas?
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I have seen them in the supermarket sometimes with two trollies absolutely piled high with food and drink, why? Half of it will be thrown away, it's ridiculous, especially when the shops will actually only be closed for two days, you would think they were stocking up for the winter. Why not just buy the normal amount of food you can actually eat without going overboard and wasting any? People are so stupid, they are like sheep.
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Maybe people are expecting loads of extra guests for christmas? I know that normally I end up cooking for 15 when normally there is only 2 of us - however not this year so I have only done my normal shop.
Why call people stupid - do you really feel the need to insult them?
Maybe people are expecting loads of extra guests for christmas? I know that normally I end up cooking for 15 when normally there is only 2 of us - however not this year so I have only done my normal shop.
Why call people stupid - do you really feel the need to insult them?
Awww Dave50....calm down and be happy. I normally shop little and often locally. My household doubles for a week over Christmas. I'll shop once for that week and to cater for family and friends who drop in. A sherry or coffee may turn into...stay for dinner/tea. Don't want to be nipping to the co-op for another slice of ham or mince pie. Then there are the goodies to nibble on while beating the grandchildren at Triv.
Come on....deep breath and relax for a while.
Have a lovely Christmas.....love Gx
Come on....deep breath and relax for a while.
Have a lovely Christmas.....love Gx
You can not tell how many they have to provide for. That said sure we do tend to over-purchase. It's the one time of year we choose to eat & drink & be merry to excess, and no one wants to find they have too little and have run out; the preference is to accept the risk of a little waste and be sure of a good time.
maybe Dave some people actually have friends they invite around for parties -children normally at Uni or working away come home for Xmas - I will be cooking for around 12 over the Xmas period instead of 3 -maybe I should just give them all bread and jam or buy a 4lb chicken like I normally do and we can share the veg? And maybe the shops are open two days after Xmas -but maybe I want to stay at home and rest -not do blinking food shopping!
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