[MargaretR]

I wish to point out that enjoyment of a 'shopping experience' is not specific to gender, and is more dependent upon having a personality which relishes that type of social interaction.

I have never relished 'shopping' in the way that Margaret P does. Even before I became housebound with disabilities, I preferred to shop on line. The tedium of being in a crowd, queuing, and wasting my personal time traveling to get there became an unnecessary waste of time which could be better spent.

I enjoyed interacting socially when I was out seeking amusement - I just don't find shopping in a any way amusing.