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In the area I live, Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point region, shopping is a big part of the culture. It seems like there is a shopping center or store at every thoroughfare and all are patronized; with shopping as the major part of the local past-time. Has anyone else noticed this where they live? What is the shopping culture like in the town, city, or region where you currently live? Is it a big or small part of your area's local culture and past-time?
I would say, somewhat shamefully, that the TC Metro has a big shopping culture. The Mall of America is pretty self evident. However, I'd say that in Minneapolis proper, the "shopping culture" is geared more to local, organic, well made products or food. As long as you have the money.
In the area I live, Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point region, shopping is a big part of the culture. It seems like there is a shopping center or store at every thoroughfare and all are patronized; with shopping as the major part of the local past-time. Has anyone else noticed this where they live? What is the shopping culture like in the town, city, or region where you currently live? Is it a big or small part of your area's local culture and past-time?
I'd think shopping is big in most towns or cities cultures.
Shopping in a city like Atlanta is not only a local thing, but the city also draws shoppers from around the South by offering legendary shopping at places like Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.
I do think that shopping is a major hobby for many people everywhere.
Shopping in a city like Atlanta is not only a local thing, but the city also draws shoppers from around the South by offering legendary shopping at places like Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.
I do think that shopping is a major hobby for many people everywhere.
Even though Knoxville pretty much has all the shopping I need, I loooove going to Atlanta every once in a while for some big-time shopping excursions. Not only does Atlanta have the country's largest IKEA but Atlanta has H&M, the DeKalb International Farmers Market, Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks, Neimans, and countless smaller stores that we just don't have here in Knoxville. And don't get me started on all the cool restaurants in Atlanta....
I would think this would be more dependent on the person. Overall I really don't feel there is a big shopping culture where I live. Even though I'm sure there are plenty of people here that do like to shop judging by all the designer stuff some people wear but overall I just feel that there is a big culture centered around it. Most people I know seem to like to go to the beach, play sports, hike, bike, enjoy nature/outdoors, etc.. more so than shop at a mall.
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People come from all over the world to come shop in my city. One reason is because of the world-class shopping, and the other reason is the good exchange rate that most Europeans get.
People come from all over the world to come shop in my city. One reason is because of the world-class shopping, and the other reason is the good exchange rate that most Europeans get.
Don't most Europeans get the same exchange rate with the Euro?
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Don't most Europeans get the same exchange rate with the Euro?
I was in Europe in July and I got like 75 cents in Euros when I gave them a dollar. But it depends which countries have the Euro. I know the pound is worth more than the dollar. I got tons of lira in Turkey for US dollars. The zloty in Poland isn't worth very much compared to the dollar (good news for me for when I go in March). But more than half of Europe uses the Euros I think.
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