We all have our weaknesses. And when it comes to one of my vices, I have to admit I’m a bit of an ‘aholic’. The temptation is always there; the restraint, when presented with the opportunity to indulge, is virtually non-existent.
Take me to a mall, any time, any day, anywhere and I will shop until you drop. I buy what I want when I want, I’m a sucker for the ‘spend this much and get a free gift’ pitch and I have never seen a bargain I could ignore.
That said, even I have my limits. There’s one time of year when I strenuously avoid retail centres. No enticement or inducement is strong enough to lure me into the pre-Christmas rush. Or perhaps I should say crush. Instead, by now, I have usually checked everyone off the list and am sipping wine by the twinkling lights of my tree while others fight the bargain-hungry masses.
Tomorrow is Black Friday, the day after the American Thanksgiving, when retailers inspire shoppers to come out in droves with tempting deals on everything. While you won’t find me there, the craze obviously holds huge appeal for many. Specials so incredible apparently make the challenge of spending time with the hordes of other people out to get the goods worth it. Friends and family of mine on this side of the border wouldn’t miss making the trip to the States on the last Friday of November each year.
Those who share my aversion to crowded retail outlets need not miss out completely, though. The internet has given us the advantages of Black Friday from the comfort of our home.
So as we approach one of the most significant pre-holiday shopping extravaganzas in western consumerism, here are some illustrations for use in business and retail from iCLIPART.com and Clipart.com
