It seemed really surreal to me so I asked about it, apparently they have hours for people on the spectrum to make it more comfortable for them. As far as I know, I’m not on the spectrum but this environment was soooooo calming. It was like being at a spa. Is this not something everyone enjoys or should I consider getting checked out for autism??
Wish we had this where I live 😭
Guess many people “not on the spectrum” but with afflictions like unspecified neurodiversity, being old, depression, anxiety, ADHD, … can benefit from those calm environments.
I feel like nobody I know really likes grocery shopping, at most they tolerate it. I don’t get why the store managers don’t make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
I’m tempted to start a grocery chain that mandates dimmed lights, soft music, employees that talk to you like a loving parent with some training in therapy, as well as mild hints of lavender, chamomile, frankinscence, and vanilla being diffused.
It’s a grocery store, I’d rather be able to smell tomatoes and strawberries and rotisserie chicken and bread
You had me until the fragrences. Please miss me with those.
Unfortunately, chemical imitation is horribly bad for us and people do have allergies to natural fragrance. A quick search suggests roses are “virtually allergen free.”
To OP’s question in general: being always assaulted by artificial stimuli isn’t healthy for anyone, but schismed, fragmented, jumpy, tired people are compliant employees and impulsivity buyers, from changing hairstyles and color dramatically to the tabloids, king-sized candy bars and tobacco products at checkout.
Only a little though, like you’re approximately 52 meters away from a bath and body works. Downwind.