EY Y02 L11 Convenience Stores

  1. When was the last time you bought something from a convenience store? What did you buy? How much did it cost?
  2. Where was the convenience store? Was it your first time using that store?
  3. Which chain was it (7-11, Lawson, Family Mart etc.)? Is this your preferred chain? Why?
  4. What do you buy from the convenience store the most often? What other services, if any, at the convenience store do you use or find useful (ATM, parcel services, ticketing services etc.)?
  5. Would you like to work at a convenience store? Why?
  6. Is living in a country where you can work and shop at all times of the day and all days of the week convenient or unhealthy?

Question 1

I bought an onigiri from 7-11 yesterday afternoon. It costed a little over 100 yen. I always buy the same salmon onigiri when I'm a little hungry. It keeps me full for a short period of time.

Question 2

The convenience store is located not far from my apartment. I have been to that convenience store more than 50 times since it's the closest one to my place.

Question 3

It was 7-11. It is definitely my preferred chain when it comes to coffee, pre-packaged foods and snacks. For sweets, I think Lawson has the best products (Uchi Café).

Question 4

I generally buy onigiri and a huge variety of drinks from various convenience stores in Japan. I like to try things that I've never tried before. Convenience stores in Japan usually release seasonal products that I always buy since they're very popular among Kyotoites and gets sold out quickly.

Question 5

I don't think I can ever work at a convenience store. There are so many services that I need to be familiar with. I also need to deal with customers that may be having a bad day!

Question 6

I think the answer varies from person to person. For those who prioritizes money over health, it may be unhealthy since they take very little time to rest. I have a friend who works 16 hours every day to get more money and only sleeps for 4 hours in the morning. On the other hand, being able to pay your bills at 2 am at a place two minutes away from your house is very convenient.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
pre-packaged あらかじめパッケージ化されています
generally 一般的に
Kyotoites 京都人
varies 不定