Is It Safe To Go Shopping With Your Mate? (Humorous Quiz)
Is It Safe To Go Shopping With Your Mate? (Humorous Quiz)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
One sure way to test a relationship is to shop with your mate. Not only is joint shopping stressful, but it amplifies differences in temperament and taste. It can even lead to bickering, brawls, and mayhem. So take this compatibility quiz now. Or risk being ousted from your favorite boutique.
1. When you arrive at the mall he:
a. Says “Let’s shop together. It’ll be fun.”
b. Says “Meet me in hardware.”
c. Vanishes.
2. In men’s clothing he:
a. Asks your opinion and compliments your taste.
b. Buys a tie he already owns.
c. Bemoans the demise of the leisure suit.
3. In lingerie he:
a. Says you look sexy in an oversized robe.
b. Asks you to model see-through garments too small to identify.
c. Hands you a Wonderbra. … (“Is It Safe To Go Shopping With Your Mate?” is continued here.)
(You can visit my marriage humor collection here.)
Tags: Gender Differences Humor, Husband Humor, Shopping Humor
[...] December 19th, 2006 A Take Two FeatureWelcome to Take Two … two humorous takes by different bloggers on the same subject. Today’s topic: shopping. When you’re done reading my take — why guys hate shopping (ewww!) — check out Mad Kane’s pre-shopping compatibility quiz for couples. Hysterical. See you there. [...]
Hey, Mad
TOO FUNNY! So much of this stuff hits home … although I’m not telling you which ones. Hee hee. Nice post. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed our collaboration. That was fun. Good stuff. You can Take Two me anytime. Enjoy the holidays.
Bob
Thanks so much, Bob! I really enjoyed yours as well. Thanks for inviting me to collaborate. It was lots of fun!
I try to avoid it at all costs. Don
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I like shopping with my mate. Its shopping with my wife that drives me crazy. Good blog. I’m linking you to mine.
Thanks, Larry. I’ve just added you to my blogroll.
Great stuff! A must-share for all.
Thanks, Bonnie!
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