andythinkpad
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I actually enjoy shopping in stores; not entirely sure why, but the experience of going to look at a bunch of cool stuff is something I like.
However I absolutely can't stand what I just quoted; having things pushed on me.
It's gotten worse and worse over the years; I think it's related to the decline in retail.. as retail has declined, sales tactics have gotten more aggressive.. which to me causes a vicious cycle,, because people like myself with loads of money to burn stop going to malls.
Mall kiosks are the worst; so fucking rude.. literal harassment at times (following you for a ways, repeating a question over and over, then mouthing off at you if you ignore them.)
I do 90% of the shopping online, but my wife and me still enjoy going to malls every few weeks. It's a good place for families to hang out.
Malls in greater New York area have been doing fine. All the major ones have had expansion. I think the decline only apply to some inland regions.