Existential Dread and the Mall

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What did the author realize with horror on the day of their flight?

It was too late for an online order of shoes (correct)

They had forgotten to pack their passport

They had lost their wallet

Their flight was cancelled

Why was the author in an uncomfortable position?

They had too many things to pack for the flight

They were feeling unwell

They had intended to buy shoes but never visit the mall again (correct)

They were running late for the flight

What did the author need to decide when faced with the dilemma?

Whether to go without new shoes or visit the mall (correct)

Whether to buy shoes from a different store

Whether to cancel the flight

Whether to book a later flight

What did the author's mind immediately turn to when faced with the dilemma?

Deciding whether to go without new shoes or visit the mall Signup and view all the answers

How would the author react if they said, 'I acknowledge that I must go to the mall to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall'?

It would be insincere and incoherent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main dilemma faced by the author?

Deciding whether to buy new shoes or not Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'the combination is incoherent'?

The author's mindset and intentions do not align logically Signup and view all the answers

'There’s nothing very remarkable about the story I just told.' What does this statement imply?

The author's travel plans are typical Signup and view all the answers

'I do intend to get the shoes. But I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall.' What does this statement reveal about the author's mindset?

'I have no intention whatsoever to go to the mall' is insincere Signup and view all the answers

'And something else always seemed more pressing.' What does this imply about the author's priorities?

'Something else' was always more important than buying new shoes Signup and view all the answers

What led the author to form the intention never to visit the mall again?

Feeling overwhelmed by the number of products and the pressure to buy all or none of them Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author decide to buy a new pair of dress shoes?

The old pair had a noticeable stain on the left shoe Signup and view all the answers

What caused the decline in the number of wedding invites for the author and their partner?

A decrease in the frequency of social events as they got older Signup and view all the answers

Why was the author excited about attending the wedding?

To drink Prosecco and hit the dancefloor Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's primary reason for preferring online ordering over visiting the mall?

The convenience of online ordering despite frequent returns Signup and view all the answers

What dilemma did the author face regarding selecting products at the mall?

Feeling pressured to buy all or none of the products Signup and view all the answers

Existential Dread and the Mall

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