Narrowing it down, right. Only 17 pairs to go. And she might say then: “I would like to have this shoe, but with the blue color and the velcro fastener of the yellow one!” And it might even be available, but in the wrong size. Too bad… these first world problems. When I was her age, there was one single type of sports shoe in one single color available. You went into the shop and said: “I want a sports shoe, size 32”. That was it. Psychologists say, that people want to have a choice. But no more than three possibilities to choose from. People can not handle this efficiently, and many even get mad about it. If you show them two or three, most people come to a conclusion which is best. But give them ten, and they will not become sure about any option being the best.
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
If I recall, Alexander wanted blue shoes with red stripes, but he got plain white ones instead.
Auntie Socialist about 5 years ago
She doesn’t like the new-shoe smell?
whahoppened about 5 years ago
Alice, you’re not wearing the tissue.
ACK! Premium Member about 5 years ago
Get her whatever fits. She’ll be out of them in 6 months anyway.
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
Perhaps sandals?
jonesbeltone about 5 years ago
She wants the ones that flash when you walk. Wish they had them adult sizes.
cubfan826 about 5 years ago
The patience of Madeline Otterloop!
Spock about 5 years ago
Narrowing it down, right. Only 17 pairs to go. And she might say then: “I would like to have this shoe, but with the blue color and the velcro fastener of the yellow one!” And it might even be available, but in the wrong size. Too bad… these first world problems. When I was her age, there was one single type of sports shoe in one single color available. You went into the shop and said: “I want a sports shoe, size 32”. That was it. Psychologists say, that people want to have a choice. But no more than three possibilities to choose from. People can not handle this efficiently, and many even get mad about it. If you show them two or three, most people come to a conclusion which is best. But give them ten, and they will not become sure about any option being the best.
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
Good grief! Sneakers come in basic black and white. All else is mere frippery, Alice….