Who uses a paper list and who uses their phone to grocery shop?

Question

I use my phone.

Rangers · Accepted Answer

I'd use my phone if I did all grocery shopping at once which I never do, I make a few quick trips a week when I have to drive past Kroger to get home, and it's late at that point.

So no lines, I'm rarely still in the store for more than 10 minutes. I know exactly where everything is, where to look for just about any item I've ever needed so far. But I am going to be getting more into cooking so maybe that will lead to me caving and doing shopping at once.

But until then, I roll like the breeze, I go in, get what I need and go. I've already decided what I want, the morning before I go to the store. So I'm never standing there, wondering what to pick, I already decided, I'm grabbing and going

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

As for a paper list I still use it & I have enough scrap paper so I put it to good use. On the flip side when I go shopping I usually know what I want & most of the time the list is in my head. Put an HDTV on your shopping list & make sure it’s 1080p.

Unycorn · Accepted Answer

I am faster with writing than to open the list on my phone, type...

I practice writing which is still important.

Last: I am independent from my phone, energy (battery). Sometimes I don't have my phone with me. I always have pen and paper with me to make short notices. Bag, car, jacket, ... maybe I meet the cutest man and don't have a pen and paper to write down his number, my Akku is empty and I am such happy I forgot my number.

Little things make the difference.

7Phoenix7 · Accepted Answer

I always make a list on my note app. Otherwise I forget everything…

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I use my phone now but I have a routine of what to shop for and pre set meal plans so it's not as difficult for me to remember what to get. I only use it when it's something random so I don't forget.

Anonymous · Answer

I currently like 50 / 50

I usually still prefer a paper list - with the phone acting as a 📱 🤳 useful tool for taking photos for SMS text or if something's out of stock 'sad face, now what" - lol

I still use paper while it's around - the same way I use the phone - they're all tools.

SweetDripp · Answer

I keep a small whiteboard on my refrigerator where I keep a running list of things I need at the store. I take a picture of it before I go to the store and use that.

Simslover92 · Answer

I use both. Sometimes I will use my phone and other times I will use a paper list. It varies for me but I probably use my phone more often than I use a paper list.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I usually use my superiour intelligence and memory. But I do use hand written notes sometimes... just to protest my hand phone... to put it into a place where it belongs to.

blackgaletiger · Answer

I go with a sticky note. When i write things down i remember things easier. Plus its quicker than taking out my phone using the passcode then going into my notes and scrolling

Massageman · Answer

I use both. I write my paper list for me, but to get the coupons, I have to enter them in my phone. Give me the old days where you just rip off the coupons at the bottom of the flyer and turn them in.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I use the notes app on my phone. But only if I have a lot of things to get

Wiredone · Answer

I've only used paper lists. My wife used to write up the shopping list but now I have to make it myself. It's really hard to go food shopping because she will like something one week then say she doesn't want it the next week after I already cooked it

Tarifa · Answer

Paper. Old fashioned maybe, but you can also cross out items already in your cart if the list is really long. I just think it's more practical.

DishLady · Answer

I confess to sometimes putting a post-it on my phone with the shopping list, esp in the cold weather when the phone battery dies too quickly.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I just use me phone I have the Samsung Ultra with the stylus so I can even put a line through the items I got 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Ironco · Answer

I guess I'm still old school  Paper it is...

Nikki1989 · Answer

Pen and paper works for me. I rarely take my phone anywhere with me.

Finchie40 · Answer

usually my phone , but sometimes i will write it on paper if i can easily find a pen lol

Dat-Alpha-Lion · Answer

Why waste paper for this small thing in the year 2026?

Xawyx-2 · Answer

I usually use paper list, but I almost always remember all the things I need when I'm shopping.

SarahLL · Answer

I make a list on my phone haha. Then I don't forget the list at home on my way out!

AgentG111 · Answer

Mostly because I get mad at the damn phone always going dark and it's harder to keep pulling it up compared to the paper list

genericname85 · Answer

I use my brain. I'm single. Just gotta shop for myself. I have good enough memory.

loveslongnails · Answer

I use paper because it gives me something to do with all the excess from the printer!

theskyrider · Answer

Using paper list I prefer. Thanks for this question Abby

888theGreat · Answer

I should but don;t and usually forget one item

Jeff51 · Answer

I try and remember what I need. I don't use paper or cell

KindKim · Answer

I use my phone lol.  Id love to meet you in private messages if you're interested!

lilBigPotato · Answer

I use an app.

Grond21 · Answer

I use phone, but my wife uses both

jamesgoldman · Answer

Paper, I'm an old man

queenofcardio · Answer

I'll use the notes app on my phone

fish5505_87 · Answer

Phone all the way now!

WhitneySnow · Answer

Phone

Alexalex92 · Answer

Paper is always better and simpler

Brady · Answer

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