I hate crowds and malls. Avoid them.
I don’t think I have been to a mall in 4 years.
The last time I went out to a Black Friday event was around 2001. Like you, I refuse to participate. It’s just asking for trouble, stress, hassle, and frustrations.
I’m with you. I can’t remember the last time I went to a mall. When I hear about Black Friday and, even worse, Boxing Day shopping, I cringe. I would rather pay double the price to NOT go out there.
I have not been a covered mall since 9-11. I didn’t really need so drastic an excuse but it confirmed me in my aversion.