Ok, all, I think I've 'caught up' on this one. hehe <G> miss a few days of reading and wow...
Anyway, The grocery issue and checking out the guys actually is something I can relate to.
One of the favorite 'sidebar' activities my partner and I do while shopping is checking out the guys and we have developed a pretty good system of quickly telling them all apart. hehe (though nothing is ever fool proof, so take it for what you will)
First MY info -
1. 33
2. male
3. married/coupled (call it what you will)
4. Typical grocery list - We only buy what we have run out of through the week, and have written down on our list at home. Plus, we plan a meal for that evening and buy specifically for that meal.
5. Typical method of collecting groceries - We walk to the back of the store first and work our way up, aisle by aisle. We shop at a store that has the milk and produce up front so that leaves us with the 'perishables' put in last so we can rush them right home. hehe. Also, I can relate to the person who 'organizes' his/her cart by bulk and such. I am constantly shiffting stuff in my cart as we walk along. I normally push the cart and rearrange as we go, while he is the one pulling from the shelf.
6. Typical time/day to go to the grocery store. - We normally go mid afternoon on Saturdays or Sundays. Usually after we've eaten lunch. *Musn't shop for groceries on an empty stomach you know. LOL
So, anyway, as to the 'checking out the guys' issue - (and you'll notice that these are mostly slanted to picking out the gay guys. LOL)
First off - First conclusion - if you see two guys shopping together, even if there's beer in the cart, yes, they're gay. LOL (exception to this - if the ONLY thing in the cart is beer)
Next - Check the ring finger of the left hand - usually a good clue as to whether he is attached to someone. Though not necessarily a good indicator of his gender preference. hehe
Next - If he's checking the dates on products and reading ingredient lists - good indicator that he is either gay, or has health issues. hehe
Next - If he is taking his time to pick out the best and freshest produce, he is either gay or has a really hot woman to cook for that night. LOL
Finally - no matter what he is doing or how he is doing it - if you really want to hook up with him, you WON'T do it by looking at how he is shopping. You gotta go up and start talking with him. LOL Otherwise all you're doing is watching. Which, if he's really hot, could be just what you're looking for. But, if you want more, take the next step. Run your cart into his and start a conversation.