« How the Candidates Rolled Home | Home Page | Bumble Bags Keep You Perfectly Organized »

How To Get the Best Parking Places at The Mall - 5 Tips

November 12, 2008

Heading into holiday season and foul weather, the mad grab for the best parking is on! Even in a tough economy, it can be hard to find a good place to park it at the mall. Here are a few tips  sure to destress your parking process and get you inside faster.

  1. Hover. Sit at the end of the aisle and wait. Assuming the aisles empty and fill at a similar rate, there is no more likelihood of a place opening up in front of you if you jet up and down the aisles than if you stay in one area. Staying put also reduces you chance of a fender bender.
  2. Stake your claim but don't block traffic. When you hover at the middle of an aisle, you have the "I got here first! I win!" advantage, enhanced by your lightning fast blinker reflexes. This is a good thing. But in your enthusiasm, don't forget to leave room for the losers to move on. And don't gloat. Parking lot rage is almost as bad as road rage.
  3. Follow someone. But not too far. You don't want to lose your claim on the rest of aisle 9. And you don't want to be mistaken for a stalker. Follow people who have their keys out and a sense of purpose. Don't follow anyone who looks like they are looking for their car somewhere out at sea, or who is walking slowly, sipping a latte, applying makeup or chatting with a friend.
  4. Don't look desperate. Be positive. Listen to some upbeat music. Visualize your space opening up. Believe there is a spot for you. Does this nonsense work? Maybe. Can't hurt!
  5. Shop with a friend or relative who is disabled or pregnant. Is it crass of you to leap on the chance to ride shotgun with Aunt Betty who has a walker? Maybe. But hey, you can offer to help carry her packages and get to enjoy the very best parking. It's almost as good as having valet...

in | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Editorial | Permalink |

Related Entries:


Previous Reader Opinions...

Share Your Opinion







Grab this swicki from eurekster.com