Let’s go to the grocery store! Join the author of "You're Driving Me Crazy!" as he shares 101 inappropriate, discourteous, annoying, and inconsiderate situations you may encounter while shopping. Have some laughs as he helps you recognize annoying behaviors and situations, what to do to prevent problems caused by these, and how to avoid doing them yourself. With these three tools, you will be able to enjoy many years of pleasant shopping. Enjoy! This lighthearted look at the perils of grocery shopping struck all the right chords for me. The latest installment in John Reinhardt's My Crazy Books series, You're Shopping Me Crazy: 101 Discourteous, Thoughtless, and Annoying Shopping Situations, offers practical and humorous advice for those seeking to be better shoppers by simply using common sense and good manners, qualities that seem in surprisingly limited supply these days. Sadly, I recognized many of the shopping faux pas in this book, and even discovered one or two that I have committed myself! Fortunately, the author presents as many solutions as problems (101, to be exact), and should give any reader who has endured the grocery store aisles the pleasure of seeing some of their pet peeves in print. I know I did. What I appreciated the most about You're Shopping Me Crazy is the author's awareness of how mundane tasks like grocery shopping can illustrate a person's civility (or lack thereof). For instance, John Reinhardt points to the familiar problem of stray shopping carts in the parking lot, creating a nuisance, even a danger, for shoppers, all because some fool cannot be bothered to put their cart in the designated area provided. The author's simple solution is to use the runaway cart yourself, thus eliminating the hazard and showing others that one of the best ways to deal with negligent behavior is to illustrate its opposite. Promoting conscientiousness and courtesy will not solve all the world's problems (or even the many annoyances of shopping), but they will be an excellent start. -- C.R. Hurst Shopping can be an adventure. The challenges start when we look for a good parking spot and continue while we maneuver the shopping cart through narrow aisles. Even standing in line can become complicated, such as when a bar code is unreadable or something unforeseen delays everything. But all this becomes more interesting if we look at it from a new point of view. That's why John Reinhardt teaches us, in a fun way, how to understand the reactions of others and ourselves when shopping. He also gives us tips on how to be polite and friendly in different situations. This way, we can avoid conflicts and learn to discover our habits through engaging examples. You're Shopping Me Crazy! will show you a whole new way of shopping. John Reinhardt knows how to see things with humor, and I loved that because it shows his ability to make the ordinary extraordinary. His writing style is simple and relaxed, and it's easy to empathize with him because he talks about things we've all been through. At the same time, he teaches us to be more empathetic. For example, if the checkout line stops, maybe it's because someone is using a debit card for the first time, possibly an older person, and that's not the fault of the customer or the cashier. Reinhardt makes us see that sometimes things are not what they seem, and there are circumstances that we do not consider. I also loved the variety of topics discussed, including children and pets. Also, the tips on how to shop and pay are helpful. You're Shopping Me Crazy! will make going to the supermarket a fun experience. -- Diana Lopez John Reinhardt's You're Shopping Me Crazy! taps into a universal experience: the maddening array of inconsiderate behaviors encountered during a seemingly simple trip to the store. Primarily focusing on grocery shopping, Reinhardt lays bare 101 instances of discourtesy, from aisle-blocking behemoths to checkout line invaders and parking lot pirates. What could be a relentless litany of complaints is instead a surprisingly relatable and often humorous exploration of modern-day shopping etiquette (or lack thereof). Reinhardt adopts a conversational, slightly exasperated tone that will resonate with anyone who has felt their patience tested by fellow shoppers. Each short chapter tackles a specific annoyance, often accompanied by a witty title like "Stopping Short" or "Throwing Crumpled Bills on the Counter." While the observations are pointed, the author also offers practical tips for navigating these situations and, crucially, avoiding being "that person" ourselves. He advocates for kindness, consideration, and basic common sense, reminding readers that small acts of courtesy can significantly improve the shopping experience for everyone. More than a venting session, You're Shopping Me Crazy! encourages self-reflection. The "Challenge" at the beginning prompts readers to track how many of these behaviors they witness, including their own. T