As the director of a Food Pantry, I do HUGE shoppings. Whenever I hear
grumbles coming from the folks behind me I usually turn around and
smile. That will usually be followed by them asking me why I'm buying
50 cans of Ravioli or Baked Beans or 25 dozen eggs, etc. I explain what
the food is for and it diffuses the situation immediately. Then they
ask about the food pantry and who uses it and where is it, etc. Most
people are willing to be nice if you just give them the chance.

I used to give other "funny" excuses like,"My boys are home from college
for the weekend." or "I only get off the mountain once a year."

I like a saying that I heard just recently. "Don't frown so often,
someone may be falling in love with your smile."

Denise in NH