Mall Rat

Shopping malls are sprinkled more generously through Ankara than salt on potato chips.  They are everywhere.  And now it is end of summer clearance.  On the surface, the stores and merchandising seem familiar and similar to what might be found in US shopping megamalls.  But there are differences.  First, the people are considerably shorter and more petite. Fashions and sizes for big-boned Americans are hard to find.  Second, in-store displays are limited to fewer pieces, and sizes are stored on shelves or in back rooms, forcing much more dialogue with store personnel...a challenge for those of us who prefer  self-service and even more challenging when there is a language barrier between the salesclerk and the shopper.  Nonetheless, I have snagged a few bargains and learned N important new word, "INDIRIM"!  A sale is a sale in any language. I haven't found a TJ MAXX, but I have snagged some unbelievable  bargains.