On 2017-10-31 9:24 AM, Janet wrote:

>> So Ikea is the only store with these shortcuts? I don't think I would like a store with a layout that's made like a cattle chute.
>
> It's not.
>
> You wouldn't like IKEA anyway, because you're a male heterosexual.

Pshaw. I am a heterosexual male and I like Ikea. I can refuse to ask for
directions and I can look for ways to avoid being directed on a
meandering course through the entire store just to get the one item I
want.

>
> IKEA stores provide respite care for children and males. The children
> are corralled out of sight and earshot,in a supervised play area. Any
> heterosexual men not required for carrying stuff, can be left in a
> special holding area near the restaurant, with big squashy sofas where
> they can sit and read the paper, drink the free coffee provided by their
> wife's IKEA loyalty card, and stuff their faces with cakes pastries and
> stuff they think their wives won't notice the crumbs from.
>

Don't laugh at their food. It is not gourmet quality but it is cheap.