Going into the grocery store to shop becoming a class signal?

[Anonymous]

All our very rich neighbors with the $3M+ homes use grocery delivery services. They get EVERYTHING delivered, including two cups of coffee from Starbucks. It's literally a stream of delivery folks coming and going all day.

Us mere plebes with "only" the original $1.3M homes do our own shopping. We tried to use those grocery delivery services and they all sucked - bad produce, bad substitute items, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to use your brain for something that matters. There isn't some grand movement to avoid the grocery store as some kind of class distinction. Your conclusions are faulty.

Ahahahaha snippy but spot on!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't think this is status related at all. Maybe time related. Of course it makes sense that retirees with no job can go to the market and shop for hours every day. Busy parents doing grocery pickup or delivery just makes sense for how busy they are.

It's just an interesting observation is all. A broader theme of UMC becoming more and more secluded, seemingly outsourcing everything to a servant class. We don't go into coffee shops, we order from an app and don't have to speak to baristas. We don't go into grocery stores, worker bees deliver it to our door step. We take an uber and request the driver not talk.

If you order from the app, it's cheaper and you get points. I'm also not sure the people behind us in line, when we are in line, would appreciate us chit-chatting. Though we always say thank you and are pleasant. DH is a law partner who grocery shops, and often runs into colleagues there, so not sure how much weight to give this thesis.

[Anonymous]

We are in Alexandria and I have noticed in the last year the Giant where I shop has more POC, more products aimed at them and more products locked up. A new Wegman's opened nearby so I assume a lot of people switched to that store because of its reputation even if it is more expensive. I never thought of grocery shopping being indictive of class, but it might be going that way.

[Anonymous]

I actually spend a lot less when I do delivery because I tend to not grab stuff not on my list and because there are often coupons or discount for delivery. But I gave up on delivery because the substitutions are always bad. I wish it weren’t so as I loathe grocery shopping.

[Anonymous]

Yes, OP. They're quietly signaling their affluence by not walking into the grocery, hoping you notice their absence in the checkout aisle. And I hear the app doesn't even work unless you're wearing a Cartier bracelet.

[Anonymous]

You go to the wrong grocery stores

[Anonymous]

I am a SAHM and I have only done delivery since 2020, wheb we moved back to US. Our house keeper works with the chef to order/pick up what we need. I do not go to a supermarket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All our very rich neighbors with the $3M+ homes use grocery delivery services. They get EVERYTHING delivered, including two cups of coffee from Starbucks. It's literally a stream of delivery folks coming and going all day.

Us mere plebes with "only" the original $1.3M homes do our own shopping. We tried to use those grocery delivery services and they all sucked - bad produce, bad substitute items, etc.

You are using or ordering from sub-tier shops then. No issues with produce delivery here. It's been flawless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All our very rich neighbors with the $3M+ homes use grocery delivery services. They get EVERYTHING delivered, including two cups of coffee from Starbucks. It's literally a stream of delivery folks coming and going all day.

Us mere plebes with "only" the original $1.3M homes do our own shopping. We tried to use those grocery delivery services and they all sucked - bad produce, bad substitute items, etc.

I know the type. It's 100% a new money striver "flex" to have servant class proles bringing everything to your door all day, cleaning your house, walking your dog, tutors for kids, etc. My son had a play date with a 12 year old friend and he casually ordered $100 in door dash food to our house from his phone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All our very rich neighbors with the $3M+ homes use grocery delivery services. They get EVERYTHING delivered, including two cups of coffee from Starbucks. It's literally a stream of delivery folks coming and going all day.

Us mere plebes with "only" the original $1.3M homes do our own shopping. We tried to use those grocery delivery services and they all sucked - bad produce, bad substitute items, etc.

Should have spent less on your house and so you'd have money for delivery. I have a house worth 1/3 yours and use delivery. Its cheaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All our very rich neighbors with the $3M+ homes use grocery delivery services. They get EVERYTHING delivered, including two cups of coffee from Starbucks. It's literally a stream of delivery folks coming and going all day.

Us mere plebes with "only" the original $1.3M homes do our own shopping. We tried to use those grocery delivery services and they all sucked - bad produce, bad substitute items, etc.

I know the type. It's 100% a new money striver "flex" to have servant class proles bringing everything to your door all day, cleaning your house, walking your dog, tutors for kids, etc. My son had a play date with a 12 year old friend and he casually ordered $100 in door dash food to our house from his phone.

12 year olds don't have playdates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, OP. They're quietly signaling their affluence by not walking into the grocery, hoping you notice their absence in the checkout aisle. And I hear the app doesn't even work unless you're wearing a Cartier bracelet.

They're signaling their affluence by never being seen in a grocery store pushing a cart around. They're in high-end leisure wear at home while the servants bring groceries to the back door.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are in Alexandria and I have noticed in the last year the Giant where I shop has more POC, more products aimed at them and more products locked up. A new Wegman's opened nearby so I assume a lot of people switched to that store because of its reputation even if it is more expensive. I never thought of grocery shopping being indictive of class, but it might be going that way.

Tell me you see what you're suggesting here.

[Anonymous]

I love it! But I notice in some areas, the pickup lot is super busy and 30 spots filled all the time. Same store in a more rural area has 4 spots and no one waiting, and nothing lined up for delivery. Of course I use the second one for my deliveries, I can always get a slot!
I use grocery delivery/pickup for my college kids, I order and pay and they get the goods, over hundred miles away. Sweet!