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Grocery shopping (self.Blind)
submitted 8y ago by DocCyane
Quick question from a sighted person. How do you handle grocery shopping? Are there any particular challenges?
fastfinge 2 points
$1 is by the organization I got all of my training from, years ago, and nothing's really changed since then. Basically, check prices online as much as possible so I know exactly what I want before I head out, go with a sighted friend every so often to make as many bulk purchases as possible in large stores like Costco, and do all the other shopping at smaller stores where it's possible to memorize the layout, and/or ask for help from the staff.
verdantx 1 points
If you live in a city, there are services like instacart that will deliver groceries to your home for approximately a $5 fee.
DocCyane [OP] 1 points
I couldn't help but wonder how it works, as sometimes I come home with a lousy apple, and I've got vision! And apparently some lack of attention to detail.
I saw a fellow shopping with his dog, listening to his grocery list on his phone, and getting help from an employee of the store. I thought the list on the phone was terribly clever. Mine is usually on a used tissue.
I saw a fellow shopping with his dog, listening to his grocery list on his phone, and getting help from an employee of the store. I thought the list on the phone was terribly clever. Mine is usually on a used tissue.
Unuhi 1 points
Everyone has their own ways.
My mum sometimes ordered via phone (she never used a computer and didn't drive).
I make a list and shop with husband (who drives) once every 1-2 weeeks. Smaller stores are nice as easier to remember where everytthing is.
If he's traveling, I order online. Amazon or a local farmers' delivery system works well.
My mum sometimes ordered via phone (she never used a computer and didn't drive).
I make a list and shop with husband (who drives) once every 1-2 weeeks. Smaller stores are nice as easier to remember where everytthing is.
If he's traveling, I order online. Amazon or a local farmers' delivery system works well.
thatsnotgneiss 1 points
To be 100% honest, I usually make a list for my husband. However, if I do have to go by myself, I usually ask for help from someone at the service desk. I go to the same store, so they know me well enough.
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