Grocery Store Talk
What do you say when you can’t find something?
“Excuse me, can you help me find ___?”
Who has the best deal on soda
Kroger
What should you make before you go grocery shopping?
A shopping list
It’s best to shop when you’re hungry
False
What does "organic" mean in the grocery store?
Grown without chemicals or pesticides
What does “self-checkout” mean?
You scan and pay for items yourself without a cashier
Is generic or name brand typically cheaper?
Generic
Where can you find digital coupons?
Store app or website
All stores accept the same coupons.
False
What color tags often mean clearance or sale?
Yellow (but it depends on the store)
If you see a sign that says “10 items or less,” what does it mean?
It’s for customers who are checking out with 10 or fewer items
Which is the better deal?
Store A: 1 loaf of bread for $1.50
Store B: 2 loaves for $3.00
Both are the same price – it's a tie
What’s one place to find store sales before shopping?
Store flyer or ad
Store brand is always cheaper than name brand
False (Usually, but not always)
What’s the term for checking the date on milk or meat before buying it?
Checking the expiration or sell-by date
You go to the store bakery to pick up a cake you ordered but the worker is busy, how do you get their attention?
You wait for a few minutes until they notice you, if they don't notice then politely say "excuse me"
Which is the better buy?
1 gallon of milk for $3.50
1 half-gallon for $2.00
$3.50 is cheaper per gallon
($1.75/half vs. $2.00/half)
What’s the benefit of signing up for a store loyalty card?
Extra discounts or points
Frozen fruits and vegetables can be just as healthy as fresh
True
If you want the freshest item where should you look on the shelf?
The back – stores put newer items behind older ones
What is the polite way to ask to go ahead in line if you only have 1 item?
“Do you mind if I go ahead? I just have one thing.”
Store A= 4 cans of soup for $5.00
Store B= each can is $1.10
Where do you go?
Store A= $1.25 per can
Store B= $1.10
Store B Wins
How can buying in bulk save money?
Lower price per unit or less frequent trips
Unit pricing is shown on shelf tags.
True
What does “perishable” mean?
Items that go bad or spoil quickly and need to be refrigerated (like dairy, meat, produce)