Rebajas, Rebaixes, Sconto, Discount

In whatever language, the crowd goes wild for discounts. How fortunate that I should be here in Europe during the "season of discounts". What does that mean? Well, in many places in Europe (not sure if it is everywhere) "sales" are only twice a year by law. So, imagine...Macy´s would they not be in big trouble as it seems every day I am receiving a special "deal" from them.

Now, in terms of the "deals" they are not all that especially when you factor in the 40% premium that we pay on the money conversion. To me, even without the currency conversion the prices are not all that great but the crowd seems to be shopping like they have never shopped before. This, mind you, in the midst of a crisis economico!

Interesting thing that I have noticed when it comes to buying shoes. They all put their foot into the shoe without a hose or sock!! For me, it is a little icky. Also, I was wondering why the shoes all look worn even when they are suppose to be new. It appears that they walk about the store and into the foyer with the shoe on. Thus, even a new shoe may be a bit dirty when you purchase it.