Brazil had its own share of problems with hyperinflation during the 80's and early 90's. I remember the behavior it conditioned people.
Once people got their paychecks, they would rush to the supermarket to buy as much as they could, by the end of the month they wouldn't be able to buy that much with the same amount of money.
People ran ahead supermarket staff which updated prices so they could buy the same product at a previous price.
Gas stations had long queues during the night when there were news about about gas prices rising.
My father developed and interesting habit: whatever he bought, he would write in the box how much it cost in gasoline liters. That way we could have a good idea of how much each thing really cost. It was somewhat funny many years later finding old boxes written "Custou dez litros de gasolina".
Once people got their paychecks, they would rush to the supermarket to buy as much as they could, by the end of the month they wouldn't be able to buy that much with the same amount of money.
People ran ahead supermarket staff which updated prices so they could buy the same product at a previous price.
Gas stations had long queues during the night when there were news about about gas prices rising.
My father developed and interesting habit: whatever he bought, he would write in the box how much it cost in gasoline liters. That way we could have a good idea of how much each thing really cost. It was somewhat funny many years later finding old boxes written "Custou dez litros de gasolina".