I'm never one for Christmas Shopping nor Boxing Day Shopping. This year, because I have the time, I did both. Not shopping as in buying things, but shopping as in walking around and see what's interesting. Living simply for me has reduced the need to buy many things.
In both Christmas Shopping and Boxing Day Shopping, people don't smile. Christmas Shopping has an air of stress and anxiety, as people are making last minute purchases. Boxing Day has an air of craziness - crazy greedy and grab. I notice the Boxing Day attitude in women more than men. It does make me wonder why a woman - who would normally be so nice and gentle and polite, would turn into a shopping monster and ravagely go through racks and racks of clothes (and food) on deals. A person I know who works in retail said: during these times people are so rude! The attitude is "I don't want to miss anything".
Men, if you want to ask a woman out on a first or second date, try Boxing Day shopping - I guarantee you will see a woman's true face. Truly observe her attitude during this shopping frenzy and decide whether you can live with this the rest of your lives. If she passes the test, good! If she is one of those who can't miss a thing...watch out!
Women - if you are on a first or second date with a man, do also try Boxing Day shopping with them. If the man is so much into his dear electronics and gadgets rather than paying attention to you, you know you are in trouble!
