On the other hand, if I was in a situation where I wanted the computer with the smallest box for whatever reason, I would find it really difficult to ask for th

On the other hand, if I was in a situation where I wanted the computer with the smallest box for whatever reason, I would find it really difficult to ask for that because I would be embarrassed by how it doesn't fit the expected pattern of what I should be looking for. I will often wimp out and not be clear about my preferences in situations like these because I'm afraid of awkwardness. So I do admire the willingness to speak up about unusual preferences.