Shop till you drop

- Worksheet -

Individual task

“What is your attitude towards shopping?“

One after the other, each person should give a short statement on this question. Think about the following aspects:

1. •Do you like shopping?
   

2. •If so, do you rather shop alone or with others?
   

3. •Are there any kinds of shops you prefer? Why?
   

4. •What do you like about shopping? Is there anything you hate about it?
   

5. •If you are not an enthusiastic shopper, say why and tell the others how you get your clothing, food, presents etc.
   

Group task 1

As a group, discuss the following statements referring to “the shopping experience“. If there is a statement you don’t want to talk about, just move on to the next one.

1. •Shopping in malls, small local retail stores, outdoor markets
   

2. •Shop assistants today
   

3. •Shopaholics
   

4. •Buying second-hand goods
   

5. •Shopping online
   

6. •Special offers“ –  “Cheap bargains – “Two items for the price of one“
   

7. •Buying at Ebay auctions
   

Group task 2

Come to a conclusion which opening times and closing hours of shops your group would prefer. Consider these options:

1. •8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   

2. •10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
   

3. •open 24/7
   

4. •open during the weekend
   

Please note that each group member has got this same worksheet.