I remember being so shocked when I first entered a Walmart down here in Florida, and saw many people wearing slipper like footwear with white socks, etc. Upon further reflection, I realized the people I saw were elderly and moved very slowly. They were no doubt in pain, and probably struggling to make the trip for food or whatever, to remain living as independently as possible.
Now that I am older, I also move slower and am in pain. I can identify with them, although I haven’t reached the slipper and socks stage yet (and hopefully not soon!) My heart goes out to them. We do approach them in the parking lot and ask if they need assistance loading their car or returning the cart to the central cart holding place. You probably do the same thing : )
OH, I should have been more clear. Old people doing anything short of trying to hit me with their canes, they get a pass from me. I’ve taken care of plenty of them and will hopefully be one some day.
My hit parade of pajama and slipper wearers are the 60 and below, relatively healthy looking people. Especially the 20 somethings! They just shout “Yep, I was too lazy to put on proper clothes...I’m just going back to the couch anyway.” I mean, if they want to be lazy at home, that’s their business. They don’t need to waltz around the store shouting “I lay on the couch all day! Where’s the chips and candy?”