conversation about online shopping
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Situation: Roommates Jane and Patrick discuss their weekly shopping trip.
Jane: We don’t have much food left in the cupboards, Patrick. Are you ready to do our food shopping?
Patrick: Yes, I’ll just put on my shoes and we will go.
Jane: It’s too far from the dormitory. Let’s buy our food online.
Patrick: I’ve never bought food online before. In America we don’t usually purchase things online.
Jane: In the UK people often purchase all kinds of things online, especially food. It is very convenient.
Patrick: How long will it take to be delivered?
Jane: The delivery service is free if we spend over £35 and we will get it tomorrow afternoon if we order today.
Patrick: That is very good. Are products more expensive online?
Jane: No. The prices are the same and sometimes it can be cheaper. You can often see special offers like buy one get one free.
Patrick: What if the item we choose is not in stock?
Jane: The staff will choose an alternative of a similar price, or give us a refund.
Patrick: It all sounds very reasonable and convenient. Let’s order online.
Jane: I will go to get my computer and log in to the shop’s website.
Patrick: I will make a shopping list of what we need and you can order it.
Jane: Ok. I will get my purse, too. I will use my credit card to pay.
Patrick: Thanks. I will give you my share in cash from my wallet.
Jane: Ok, that is fine.
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