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Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends

  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    By Alison Singh GeeWhat could be more fun than spending the day shopping with your best friends? Actually, don’t answer that. We all know that shopping with pals can potentially be full of pitfalls and hurt feelings. We talked to William Cane of Manhattan Makeovers and got his tips for making your next girls' day at the mall a peaceful one.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Before you even set foot in a shopping center, it's vital that you discuss where you'll shop, how many stores you’ll visit, and—if the area is spread out—how you'll get from store to store. This provides a mental roadmap that can help you avoid disappointment and confusion later. Also, anticipation is part of the fun.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Choose a shopping venue—local mall, retail boulevard or destination shopping center—that has both high- and low-end stores. You and your friends may have different ideas about what's affordable and what's too expensive.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    If you shop with five or more people, then you won't have the same flexibility that you would if you opt for fewer friends. Smaller groups—from two to four—allow you to make decisions more quickly about when to leave a store, where to go next in the store and when to take a refreshment break.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Big department stores know how important it is for shoppers to have enough energy to spend (literally), which is why they have snack bars and restaurants in the store. Take advantage of the convenient eateries and use the time to check in and chat with friends.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Say nice things to your friends when they try something on: This will encourage them to enjoy the experience and be more adventurous. But if something doesn't look good on them, then let them know as tactfully as possible. Try to suggest something else that would look better: I think I prefer the black jacket rather than this one.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    It's good to tell your pals how you feel, but voice negatives before they spend their money. Once they have made a purchase, keep negative comments to yourself. Otherwise, you'll spoil their fun and excitement about what they purchased.
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  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    When your friends go to the mirror to look at an item of clothing, don't jump in front of them to look at yourself in the mirror. If you must look at the same time, then stand behind them.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/43305_Original.jpg
  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Don't break the bank, of course, but if you can afford it, then buy something that you see your friend admiring—something like a hat, scarf or pair of gloves. She'll always remember that act of camaraderie and generosity.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/43306_Original.jpg
  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    Too often, people keep shopping past their limit, expending both mental and physical energy. So, stop while you still have gas in the tank. A four-hour day, including a lunch break, is ideal.
    http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/43307_Original.jpg
  • Dos and Don'ts of Shopping with Friends
    If you take photos while shopping together, then you can talk about them later. Even without photos, it's a good idea to call your friends and talk about what you accomplished. Reminiscing is just as much a part of the fun as anticipation, and it provides another way for you to enjoy what you did.
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  • Retail Therapy

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    By Alison Singh Gee

    What could be more fun than spending the day shopping with your best friends? Actually, don’t answer that. We all know that shopping with pals can potentially be full of pitfalls and hurt feelings. We talked to William Cane of Manhattan Makeovers and got his tips for making your next girls' day at the mall a peaceful one.

  • Plan Ahead

    2 of 11

    Before you even set foot in a shopping center, it's vital that you discuss where you'll shop, how many stores you’ll visit, and—if the area is spread out—how you'll get from store to store. This provides a mental roadmap that can help you avoid disappointment and confusion later. Also, anticipation is part of the fun.

  • Pick The Right Location

    3 of 11

    Choose a shopping venue—local mall, retail boulevard or destination shopping center—that has both high- and low-end stores. You and your friends may have different ideas about what's affordable and what's too expensive.

  • Keep The Group Small

    4 of 11

    If you shop with five or more people, then you won't have the same flexibility that you would if you opt for fewer friends. Smaller groups—from two to four—allow you to make decisions more quickly about when to leave a store, where to go next in the store and when to take a refreshment break.

  • Reconnect & Refuel

    5 of 11

    Big department stores know how important it is for shoppers to have enough energy to spend (literally), which is why they have snack bars and restaurants in the store. Take advantage of the convenient eateries and use the time to check in and chat with friends.

  • Give Compliments

    6 of 11

    Say nice things to your friends when they try something on: This will encourage them to enjoy the experience and be more adventurous. But if something doesn't look good on them, then let them know as tactfully as possible. Try to suggest something else that would look better: "I think I prefer the black jacket rather than this one."

  • Don’t Critique Purchases

    7 of 11

    It's good to tell your pals how you feel, but voice negatives before they spend their money. Once they have made a purchase, keep negative comments to yourself. Otherwise, you'll spoil their fun and excitement about what they purchased.

  • Don't Upstage

    8 of 11

    When your friends go to the mirror to look at an item of clothing, don't jump in front of them to look at yourself in the mirror. If you must look at the same time, then stand behind them.

  • Treat Each Other

    9 of 11

    Don't break the bank, of course, but if you can afford it, then buy something that you see your friend admiring—something like a hat, scarf or pair of gloves. She'll always remember that act of camaraderie and generosity.

  • Don’t Shop Till You Drop

    10 of 11

    Too often, people keep shopping past their limit, expending both mental and physical energy. So, stop while you still have gas in the tank. A four-hour day, including a lunch break, is ideal.

  • Make It Memorable

    11 of 11

    If you take photos while shopping together, then you can talk about them later. Even without photos, it's a good idea to call your friends and talk about what you accomplished. Reminiscing is just as much a part of the fun as anticipation, and it provides another way for you to enjoy what you did.

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