Comments on: Ireland: In America

By: Eamon

Eamon — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:52:12 +0000

I have friends here in Dublin who actually complain when staff are overly-friendly/*rse lickers. Personally I love it when I’m in the States when I’m asked how my afternoon is, I know they don’t REALLY care but it’s still pleasant! And yes, you can put the receipt in the bag. This damn recession at least is making the service industry up their game.

By: cynthia at the daily basics

cynthia at the daily basics — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:42:29 +0000

Well, welcome back to the good ol’ US of A! Glad you’re loving’ what you don’t have in Ireland. Fund to take a break from the norm! Even though I live here, the highlight of my grocery shopping week is driving 45 minutes to the closest Trader Joe’s and buying multiples of everything. My three teens, two of which are big strapping boys, eat a box of cereal each for breakfast so I have a cart dedicated to just cereals! Just saw the movie, Leap Year, and immediately thought of my new tweet bud and had to stop in and say hi!

By: Kate Mayfield

Kate Mayfield — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:07:22 +0000

Funny that I should read your fun post today. Upon leaving Sainsbury’s Finchley Road, London, earlier today I heard a (British) couple saying, “this is SO American” referring to the size of the store and the car park. I laughed. It’s safe to assume they’d never been to Wholefoods Santa Monica, or Gelson’s, or any big bad beautiful American grocery store! And I think we could talk customer service for ages!

By: imen

imen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:10:40 +0000

In NYC especially! Thank you so much for your comment xx

By: imen

imen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:09:44 +0000

It’s a virtual treasure trove for those first few days! Thank you for your comment!

By: imen

imen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:08:40 +0000

Thanks Corey…I love the Whole Foods samples best….yummo!

By: imen

imen — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:07:55 +0000

Oh Breeda…. isn’t it divine? The best of both..and I am blessed to have met you! x

By: Breeda

Breeda — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:14:14 +0000

I sooo miss Wholefoods & Trader Joes. I miss the wide aisles in the supermarket where I get dizzy from choices as opposed to the shopping cart battle. I miss the nibbles in Wholefoods, the coupons instead of the points and the customer service, I’m always right! I do miss my life in the states and I do love my life here in Ireland. I am blessed to be able to call them both ‘home’.

By: Corey

Corey — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:58:17 +0000

The grocery store is one of my favorite stops wherever I travel… coming “home” to one is just as good. I’ve noticed more stores giving out samples in the US too… I love that!

Welcome back, enjoy your time and keep the posts coming.

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:34:33 +0000

I remember when I came back to the States after living in Moscow for a few months, nothing made me happier than wandering the grocery aisles at my leisure. I was stunned by the lavish richness, the stunning array of options. Welcome back to America!