Besides the fact that shopping is necessary, people choose how and when to shop. In France, it is common to see people going shopping almost every day after work or in the morning for only what they need for the day: fresh bread at the local bakery, fresh meat at the butcher shop, and fresh vegetables at the local market.

In the United States, the way we shop is dramatically changing. People can now order groceries online with the possibility of curbside pickup or delivery to their house. This way, they don’t have to go to the store and spend up to an hour or more looking for what they need. It is also a way to protect customers and employees because of the coronavirus pandemic. This type of shopping is growing, and many people consider it more convenient, timesaving, and fitting to their lifestyle. However, this type of shopping takes away many benefits that traditional shopping brings to people’s life. For example, going to a store allows people to socialize and make new friends. Also, going shopping in a store is a physical activity that is good for the body as it involves walking, which is highly beneficial for everyone, young or old.

Jennifer is a banker. She works from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She doesn’t have time to go shopping before or after work as she is usually tired at the end of the day. She also doesn’t like getting up early to go to the store before going to work, so the most convenient time for her to shop is on the weekend, especially Saturday afternoon. It is her favorite time to run errands. She makes a list for what she needs for the entire week, so she doesn’t have to run to the store before or after work. When she feels too tired to cook in the evening after a long workday, she usually grabs something on her way home, like a carryout from a restaurant or fast food. Sometimes, when she is too busy to shop or has other plans for the weekend, she does online grocery shopping with the delivery option.