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Guys don't hate to shop, we just go to the store already knowing what we're there to get.

I think there's "shopping" (going in to a store to purchase something) then there's "shopping" (browsing, learning, touching, comparing, deciding, etc).

I don't know many guys who like to shop (the second meaning) for clothing, but don't mind purchasing them (going in to a store, finding the item, paying for it, then leaving).

"I think there's "shopping" (going in to a store to purchase something) then there's "shopping" (browsing, learning, touching, comparing, deciding, etc)."

Shopping vs. Browsing, then would be more fitting?

I don't like either one of them. As for the first kind, I don't even know what to look for; there is too much choice. I also hate trying things on in the store. And the second kind of shopping I simply don't have the energy or motivation for.

I'm still waiting for a gizmo that does a 3d scan of me and automagically finds the best fitting clothes, shoes, etc online :)

Yep, that's exactly it : the difference between men and women - or at least me and my girlfriend, to avoid generalization :) - is that we know what and where to buy what we need.

When she goes out 'shopping', it defines a hobby, whereas it defines an concrete action for men. At least I guess :) (please don't call me macho !)

Not always, I must have spent at least 30 seconds choosing a new shirt at lunchtime.

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