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9 Etiquette Rules for Grocery Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Good behavior in the grocery store matters more than ever. Here’s how to be a more considerate shopper.

By Mary Claire Lagroue April 03, 2020

I found this article on AllRecipes and knew in a flash that I just had to pass it on. So, enjoy folks!

Before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, shopping for groceries felt therapeutic to me. I looked forward to dawdling down aisles, reading labels for the thrill of it, and stocking up on chocolate (and other necessities) for the second time in a week.

Now? I find myself swerving an almost-full cart in one jerky u-turn after the next to avoid other shoppers, wishing the aisles were wider. I stare at the sparse shelves wondering whether I *need* more oatmeal. I had never, ever thought about the ethics of stockpiling oatmeal before. But here we are.

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