Single signals — not just pineapples

From Spain: as news desks report about the trend of finding love in the aisles of supermarket chain Mercadona, it seems there is more to it than just pineapples.  According to a piece in The Olive Press, pineapple signalling is just the start.

The first step is placing a pineapple upside down in one of the two corners of your cart that are closest to you.

Then head to the wine aisle to find others with upside down pineapples.

If one of them takes your fancy, then bump your trolley against theirs, indicating that you’d like to chat with them. If the feeling is mutual, they can bump back, or just start talking.

But beware, other items placed in someone’s trolley will provide other clues of their intentions.

For example, if you see chocolates or sweets, that means they are looking for long term relationships or something more serious.

But of you see legumes or lettuce, this means they are looking for something more casual.

Additionally, carrying keys in your hand and making them jingle is another sign you are taking part in the trend.

Another signal that someone likes you is if they place a jar of gazpacho in your trolley ‘by accident’.

And this from a piece in The Telegraph by a lady writer who decided to gain some first-hand experience:

For context, it’s not just pineapples singles are using to indicate that they’re looking for more than just groceries. I did some research and curated my own personal shopping list on the basis of the signals.

Olive oil = “looking for a rich man”. Tick.

Lentils = “looking for something long term” (owing to their impressive shelf-life).

Confectionery = “sweet summer fling”. Tick.

Two cucumbers = “dtf, basically” (if you need me to translate, this is not for you).

I’m a tourist. I’m not looking for anything long-term, realistically.