Do you like to get up with all the crazed deal snatchers at 4am on black friday? It doesn't matter if you love it (like me) or loath it. Regardless of your feelings towards black friday, everyone loves a deal. If you follow my simple rules for a safe, sane and simple black Friday your day can be a smashing success.
RULE 1:
...BUT first Coffee...... & some more coffee.
RULE 2:
Make your list & stick to it.
RULE 3:
Go "pre-shopping" 2/3 days before. I like to go and pick out exactly what I need or want. If it is a small business, they will probably let you hold your items until black Friday, because they will need the business. JUST ASK. If you are headed to a big box store, just shop around and see where everything is located and try things on BEFORE all hell breaks loose.
RULE 4:
Bring a friend who loves to shop. Don't bring a Debbie downer. Bring your bestie and make an event out of it. Trust me, whether you are getting up at the butt crack of dawn or going out mid day you are sure to see some unforgettable shenanigans.
RULE 5:
Be kind & pass it on. Over the years, I have noticed that everyone seems to be angry. WHY? We are saving our hard earned cash! You would think that would turn even the Grinch's frown upside down. So why not be that ray of sunshine that everyone seems to be missing? People forget how to be people on black Friday. All manners and common courtesy seem to be thrown out of the window. Some women turn into barbarians over a 1/2 price silk blouse, if you ask me, they wouldn't look good in silk. So watch for those elbows and dirty looks. All jokes aside, when I smile, use please and thank you and say excuse me... heads turn and people play follow the leader. Start a happy train and see how many people smile back at you.
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