Do you ever go to the supermarket without finding what you’re looking for? Learn more about it in this episode.

Slow dialog: 1:11
Explanations: 3:17
Fast dialog: 16:18

Stocker:  Can I help you find something?

Meg:  Yes, I’m looking for coffee.

Stocker:  That’s on aisle 3.  Let me show you where it is.

Meg:  Thanks.  Hmm, I don’t see the Jitters brand that I normally buy.

Stocker:  It looks like we’re out of stock.  We should get another shipment next week.  

Meg:  Okay, I’ll check back.  I’m also looking for the Fructose brand soda, but I didn’t see it in the soda aisle.  

Stocker:  I’m afraid that’s been discontinued.  Their parent company no longer makes soda.  

Meg:  Really?  I love Fructose soda.  How about the Mushy brand bread?  I didn’t see it when I checked the bread aisle.

Stocker:  We no longer stock the Mushy brand.  There were so quality control issues at the company, so we’ve pulled all of their products from the shelves.  Can I help you find anything else?

Meg:  No, I guess I’ll just have to try some new brands.  Oh, yes, do you carry Worm organic apples?

Stocker:  We normally do, but they’re out of season right now.  We won’t have any until early summer.

Meg:  All of this shopping and I have nothing to show for it.  I guess I’m going home empty-handed.

Stocker:  We do have chocolate cakes and cookies on sale.  

Meg:  I’m there!

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

875 - Shopping at the Supermarket

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