I don't know if any of you have ever taken part in the chaos of black friday but I honestly don't have any desire to go wait in line for hours on end for a "good deal". I mean really, there's always another sale. Maybe someday I'll be converted but for now I think it's a bit much.
The most interesting part to me is how companies are now beginning to stay open on Thursday. They have broken the unwritten rule of treating your employees fair. I have already heard some people say that it's terrible that they make their employees work on a Holiday which I would probably agree with. But for some reason they think it is the "big businesses" fault. I would be careful to lay blame solely with them because when you think about it who are they trying to please? It's you and I, the consumer. If we show them that we are willing and even that we want to shop on Thanksgiving then they are going to stay open to maximize their earning potential. In all reality I think it's kind of sad that many in our nation have completely lost the view of what Thanksgiving is all about. They would rather go out there and find a few really "good deals" than spend time with their family and friends, focusing on the things that are most important in life. Remember that the holiday was made to give thanks not show greed.
Making the Holiday shopping even early is just pathetic. I totally agree with you about why the companies are opening on Thursday nights because of greed.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Steven. I went out on Black Friday once before my mission and I was cured for life. I will never do that again! I actually did some online shopping on Thanksgiving, getting the same bargains that you would in the store, sitting on my couch with my fiance! It took about 1 hour to complete my shopping. It was awesome because I hate shopping!
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