Why are there always so many blue collar men at 7-11?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

I suggest you take your own advice .Shop where you shop and let others shop where they shop . It's not complicated .

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

The difference between the rich housewives at Hermes and the workers at 7-11 is that the rich housewife can afford Hermes. But I do often wonder about the blue collar workers I sometimes see because when you add up the cost of a pack + slurpee + crappy lunch it's actually quite a bit of money. If they're doing it regularly they must be spending a higher percentage of their income on convenience store junk than the housewife on her Hermes scarf, or more relevant in my case, a white collar office worker on his lunches out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

The difference between the rich housewives at Hermes and the workers at 7-11 is that the rich housewife can afford Hermes. But I do often wonder about the blue collar workers I sometimes see because when you add up the cost of a pack + slurpee + crappy lunch it's actually quite a bit of money. If they're doing it regularly they must be spending a higher percentage of their income on convenience store junk than the housewife on her Hermes scarf, or more relevant in my case, a white collar office worker on his lunches out.

Nice gymnastics , the blue collar are at 7-11 constantly because that's within their affordability range despite your concern trolling . You're not privy to their finances so stick to the basics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

The difference between the rich housewives at Hermes and the workers at 7-11 is that the rich housewife can afford Hermes. But I do often wonder about the blue collar workers I sometimes see because when you add up the cost of a pack + slurpee + crappy lunch it's actually quite a bit of money. If they're doing it regularly they must be spending a higher percentage of their income on convenience store junk than the housewife on her Hermes scarf, or more relevant in my case, a white collar office worker on his lunches out.

Nice gymnastics , the blue collar are at 7-11 constantly because that's within their affordability range despite your concern trolling . You're not privy to their finances so stick to the basics.

Again, not true. There is a Trader Joe's across the street (and a couple of fast food restaurants) that are equally as affordable as 7-11. I think it's more about people want to buy junk food and lottery tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One reason I dont go to 7-11/convenience store type places is it's expensive. Just go the grocery store. I might pop for a soda/chips when on vacation and getting gas but other than that no reason to go there.

They are like gas stations but without the gas.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I haven’t been in a 7-11 since I quit smoking 8 years ago. What would I buy at 7-11 that I can’t get at the grocery store? What would I need there that would justify parking and another errand? I can’t remember the last time I went into a gas station convenient store either.

Wow. These responses are truly surprising I guess I was wrong on my assessment that everyone goes to 7-11. To answer your question as to what would you need there, well bread, milk, toilet paper. Things people tend to run out of in between shopping trips. If all you need is a loaf of bread, it's a million times easier to stop off at a 7-11 instead of go inside a grocery store. I do find it fascinating that so many people say they never go. Maybe I should start a thread asking "why don't middle class people ever need to stop off at convenience stores?"

I don’t run out of things. I buy toilet paper and paper products at Costco. When we are low-ish, I add it to the list. We stock up every 2-3 months. Things we use on a regular schedule like coffee and vitamins are on subscription. I meal plan for the week ahead on Wednesday when the grocery sale ads come out. I order my groceries from my phone and pick them up later that afternoon. My dry cleaning is picked up and delivered. I almost never set foot in a physical store except to go to Target and Costco 5-6 times each per year. I work full time and have 2 small children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

The difference between the rich housewives at Hermes and the workers at 7-11 is that the rich housewife can afford Hermes. But I do often wonder about the blue collar workers I sometimes see because when you add up the cost of a pack + slurpee + crappy lunch it's actually quite a bit of money. If they're doing it regularly they must be spending a higher percentage of their income on convenience store junk than the housewife on her Hermes scarf, or more relevant in my case, a white collar office worker on his lunches out.

A huge number of people who shop luxury retail can't really afford it. Their are a lot of housewives at Hermes living beyond their means, too. Trust me, I've worked in luxury retail.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I'd tell you what , you're one of those people who happens to find themselves in a decent position on the socio economic scale and who shops around for occasions to feel Superior to others in order to conceal your emptiness and psycho-moral insolvency .

Your question betrays your lack of knowledge of business ( it wouldn't surprise me at all if you've never owned one). Businesses because of their offerings and attendant prices would attract a disproportionate number of consumers from certain demographics. You see a disproportionate number of 'blue collar' men at 7_11 for the same reason you see a disproportionate number of rich housewives and their plutocratic husbands at the Hermes store . Instead of letting your false sense of superiority betray your general idiocy , i'd suggest you try some common sense.

That's a lot of words, and very little sense. In my neighborhood, there are multiple 7-11s but also multiple grocery stores and other corner stores where you can get the same stuff for cheaper. There's some kind of product or cultural mix not available at the regular grocery stores that is drawing a certain clientele to 7-11. Maybe it's the slurpees, cheap coffee, or cheap cigarettes.

The difference between the rich housewives at Hermes and the workers at 7-11 is that the rich housewife can afford Hermes. But I do often wonder about the blue collar workers I sometimes see because when you add up the cost of a pack + slurpee + crappy lunch it's actually quite a bit of money. If they're doing it regularly they must be spending a higher percentage of their income on convenience store junk than the housewife on her Hermes scarf, or more relevant in my case, a white collar office worker on his lunches out.

A huge number of people who shop luxury retail can't really afford it. Their are a lot of housewives at Hermes living beyond their means, too. Trust me, I've worked in luxury retail.

Exactly !!!!!!!!!!!!! But hey they're not buying donuts and coffee at 7-11 so they must be in their natural element at the Hermes store .

[Anonymous]

I never notice that, but that would not make sense since 7-11 is much more expensive than your regular grocery stores. My guess is that these blue collared workers are working at close proximity and the food offering from 7-11 is probably something that is within their budget. I usually only go to 7-11 when I'm travelling and need to gas up or really need to have a bathroom break so I don't know that there is a particular trend.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think you're a jerk, OP. It's a valid question. How can we not make observations like that?

I don't know the answer to your question except to say, I never really go to 7-11 or convenience stores like that.

Really? You never have to stop off and pick up a gallon of milk on the way home? You never have a craving for a Twix bar? It just seems like the type of place that everyone would ultilize, yet it seems like the population you typically see there isn't an acurrate cross section of the population at large?

Np. I never go to 7-11. I used to when I was a teenager. I bought candy.

So what happens when you realize your low on milk, do you actually go to a full blown grocery store just for that?

I plan my shopping trips well and have not run out of milk before.

[Anonymous]

7-11 has its own distinctive smell, as does McDonald's and Chipotle. It's not a pleasant smell.

[Anonymous]

I agree with you, OP. I noticed this years ago. Their demographic is blue-collar, and skews heavily male. I didn't like the leers, so I stopped going. DH stops in with the kids to get a drink & snack. It's just a very masculine type of store, and I avoid it. If I'm in the car with them and they want to stop, I wait in the car. I would never shop their alone for any reason. CVS has the answer to all of my needs and I don't worry about some creep following me in his white van when I leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think you're a jerk, OP. It's a valid question. How can we not make observations like that?

I don't know the answer to your question except to say, I never really go to 7-11 or convenience stores like that.

If you're working construction, 7-11 is the place to get coffee and snacks during the work day or at lunch.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I haven’t been in a 7-11 since I quit smoking 8 years ago. What would I buy at 7-11 that I can’t get at the grocery store? What would I need there that would justify parking and another errand? I can’t remember the last time I went into a gas station convenient store either.

Wow. These responses are truly surprising I guess I was wrong on my assessment that everyone goes to 7-11. To answer your question as to what would you need there, well bread, milk, toilet paper. Things people tend to run out of in between shopping trips. If all you need is a loaf of bread, it's a million times easier to stop off at a 7-11 instead of go inside a grocery store. I do find it fascinating that so many people say they never go. Maybe I should start a thread asking "why don't middle class people ever need to stop off at convenience stores?"

I don’t run out of things. I buy toilet paper and paper products at Costco. When we are low-ish, I add it to the list. We stock up every 2-3 months. Things we use on a regular schedule like coffee and vitamins are on subscription. I meal plan for the week ahead on Wednesday when the grocery sale ads come out. I order my groceries from my phone and pick them up later that afternoon. My dry cleaning is picked up and delivered. I almost never set foot in a physical store except to go to Target and Costco 5-6 times each per year. I work full time and have 2 small children.

But this has been argued and proven time and time again. Not running out of things / stocking up at Costco/ having a list and buying in bulk = privileges of wealth and comfort. If you only have whatever money you make that day, then you buy milk when your baby is out, ,and you spend $4 at 7-11 because that's the only thing you can buy that day. Not because you're lazy, or doing something wrong. We can't prepare or stock up, we have a couple dollars and have to buy the $1 pack of 4 grossly thing toilet paper rolls when we run out. We dont have $40 in an account to buy 812 rolls of toilet paper at Costco to last us 3 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with you, OP. I noticed this years ago. Their demographic is blue-collar, and skews heavily male. I didn't like the leers, so I stopped going. DH stops in with the kids to get a drink & snack. It's just a very masculine type of store, and I avoid it. If I'm in the car with them and they want to stop, I wait in the car. I would never shop their alone for any reason. CVS has the answer to all of my needs and I don't worry about some creep following me in his white van when I leave.

Statistically, the white collar men you work with are exorbitantly more likely to sexually assault or harass you. You sound like a stuck up prick. The kind hard LMC/MC construction workers in there don't want you.