A Shopaholique's Guidelines

1. Never do to others what you never want others to do to you. [Don't be rude to salesgirls if they can't find what you want. How would you feel if your employer yells at you because you can't locate the file/document/article they want?]
   
2. A little courtesy goes a long, long, long way. [It's so annoying when people think they can cut in front of you in a queue at the cashier.]
   
3. Always, always make sure your mobile phone is switched off before you board that plane. [Being a fabulous shopaholique means you'll want to travel to check out all the malls in the world. It's incredibly annoying when people think they're above the law and insist on speaking on their mobiles when already on board the plane.]
   
4. Always, always make sure your mobile phone is switched off or on silent mode before the movie starts. [Shopaholiques need to find inspiration for more outfits, etc. from films. No, we do not think you're an incredibly important person who can't afford to miss a phone call. No, we're not impressed. We think you're a rude, dumb, inconsiderate twit.]
   
5. Nobody's perfect, everybody makes mistakes. Forgive and move on. [Even the most fabulous fashionista makes mistakes and wears the wrong thing. Get over it.]
   
6. Try to avoid paying retail for anything, except food. [If it's not 40% and above, it's not really 'on sale'.]
   
7. Never get pressured by your peers. Don't do it if you don't want to. [Just because it's the 'in' thing right now, does not mean you should get it if it suits you.]
   
8. Likewise, if you think it will be good for you, do it even if people tell you not to. [So what if it's 'last season'? If it looks fantastic on you, get it!]
   
9. Never go food shopping when you're hungry. [You'll end up buying way more than you planned.]
10. Never go food shopping when you're stressed. [You'll end up buying loads of biscuits and chocolates than you should. Then you'll beat yourself up about it after.]