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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?

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Question 1

Two days ago I bought some bread from the convenience store and it was 165 yen. I bought it at the convenience store because it was late at night and the supermarket was closed.

Question 2

It is close to my home. I am a regular customer at this store.

Question 3

It is a 7-11. I like this store but I prefer FamilyMart's chicken.

Question 4

I usually buy bread and milk. Sometimes a can or two of beer. I usually pay my bills at this convenience store as it is convenient.

Question 5

I would not like to work at a convenience store as I would get bored easily. Doing the same thing everyday would be a grind.

Question 6

I think being able to shop at all hours is convenient and it also means that you do not need to plan to go shopping for bits and bobs.

Tough Vocabulary

- English -	- Japanese -
be a grind	うんざり
at all hours	すべての時間で
bits and bobs	小さなショッピングアイテム