Give yourself 60 seconds to skim through the next paragraph "Size Matters." When finished, cover the paragraph before moving on to the questions.
Here’s something to think about the next time you go shopping. Have you ever noticed how many trolleys are available when you go to the supermarket? ¡In my experience, it seems like hundreds! But how
about the number of hand baskets? Invariably I struggle to find even one, especially when I only need a few items. Why might this be the case? Well it seems to be a tactic used to encourage us to buy more. If you are walking around with an empty trolley, you are more tempted to fill it, so if you a planning on only doing a quick shop, always try to find a basket. It will be lighter, easier to use and is sure to save you money!
QUESTIONS
Now test your skills and answer the questions below in the space provided.
1 What can you find in large numbers at a supermarket?
2 Why can this be a problem?
3 How can you avoid spending more than you planned if you only need a few items?
4 Why is it a good idea to use a basket instead of a trolley?