to find supermarkets oddly comforting places?

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OK, am being slightly unreasonable as I don't have to go that often (shop online and/or DH goes to one near his work). But I find them weirdly comforting, I like nosing at other families shopping together and I like the rows and rows of nicely organised food.....IABU aren't I? (Morrisons or Sainburies in case anyone wants to know!)

YANBU, I think it's all the food and all the people. And the bright lights, sainsburys is best because it has a sort of orange glow and my old local one had low ceilings so was all cosy.

Sorry can't agree here - they are souless hell holes that drain the very life out of you from the second you step through the door

Yay, I am not alone! Yes the bright orange lights are part of it...they feel so safe.

Asdas do not feel the same because everything is lime green - doesn't have that cosy edge!

No, the cold air and fluorescent lights and the old people blocking the aisles and the screaming babies stress me out.

I should stop going on Saturday afternoons.

I bloody love the fortnightly shop, as long as I have the time to do it at my leisure and I'm not all harried and rushing about!

Oh

They are anonymous, quite predictable and full of little possibilities, if they aren't too busy and you are in the right mood.

I love a nice supermarket al the possibilitys!

All very true SmallClanger. Maybe I'd do well living in a 1984/Brave New World type scenario.

I think they are comforting too.

I'm aware that's because I step in one every month or so as I get the vast majority delivered.

When I go its just to mooch about with no stress - if I actually had to seriously shop I'd hate it. It's about 8 years since I did the weekly shop (and I really hated it and felt very resentful)

Laurie yes same here, I'm sure if I had to do it weekly I'd get annoyed. Though I did used to live opposite a Sainsburies (beautiful view! ) so popped in several times a week - not stressful though cos if we forgot anything we could just run back.

I love just wandering down the aisles seeing what's on offer, what new things are available to buy. And the seasonal aisles! Oh! Our local one has a small Christmas section already. Although where the Halloween one is I don't know

There's nothing like MN for making you feel like you're not crazy

I like going at 8am on a Saturday, everything is fully stocked but no one is there - very peaceful!

Sainsburys yes, smells all bready and reminds me of being little.
Tescos no

Agree Damn Tescos always feels untidy and confusing, although it's the supermarket of my childhood so you'd think I'd find it extra comforting. Prob depends on your local branch.

I'm glad it's not just me! ASDA - hellhole, Morrisons - lovely and comforting.

YANBU. I only have to step into Waitrose to feel a sense of calm descend on me. It's the aisles. And the coffee shop. And the quiet colours on the labels.

Disclaimer: I am Margo Leadbetter.

sophie

I thought I was really odd! I feel weirdly safe and reassured when I go down the travelator thing into our local Tesco. Do you think they pump some sort of tranquiliser / happy gas into the store?

Someone told me the other day that when they are feeling stressed out they always go for a walk round the big Waitrose in West Ealing.

Hmm martha, I think supermarket for mild cases of anxiety, but John Lewis for genuine stress.

YABU.

The weekily shop with DD (5) and DS (2) in tow is the most stressful thing I do.

Never have to worry if you get locked in, you wouldn't go hungry (but would probably be in a bit of bother once you were freed)

YANBU, food is often the only treat I will allow myself, so food shopping is also hunting for lovely treats, even if it's just a new cheese or some naice ham.