Do you ever go to the supermarket without finding what you’re looking for? Learn more about it in this episode.Slow dialog: 1:11Explanations: 3:17Fast dialog: 16:18Stocker: 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
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