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This is Max and Mia Podcast.
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Hey everyone!
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Welcome back to Max and Mia Podcast.
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What's up, guys?
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Great to have you here with us again.
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We're so glad you're joining us today.
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And if you're new here, welcome.
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We're here to help you improve your English while talking about real, everyday topics.
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Exactly.
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Before we dive in, don't forget to hit that like button if you enjoy the episode.
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And subscribe so you don't miss any of our future conversations.
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It really helps us out.
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All right.
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So, Max, what are we chatting about today?
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Today we're talking about something we all do, whether we love it or hate it.
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Shopping.
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Oh, this is such a useful topic.
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I mean, think about it.
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If you're traveling abroad, moving to another country, or even just browsing online stores.
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You're going to need to know how to communicate about shopping.
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From asking for sizes to dealing with returns, there's so much vocabulary involved.
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Right.
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And it's not just about buying clothes.
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We're talking about grocery shopping, electronics, gifts, all of it.
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So whether you're a shopaholic or someone who only shops when absolutely necessary.
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This episode is definitely for you.
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Let's get started.
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Let's do it.
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So, Max, let me ask you this.
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Are you into shopping?
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Like, do you enjoy it?
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Honestly?
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Not really.
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I mean, I'll shop when I need something, but going to the mall?
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That's not my thing.
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Really?
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Why not?
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I don't know.
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It's just too crowded for me.
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I'd rather shop online from my couch.
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Way more convenient.
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Fair enough.
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Online shopping is definitely handy.
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You can browse.
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That means looking through different products at any time, day, or night.
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Exactly.
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Plus, you can compare prices so easily.
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You know, check different websites to find the best deal.
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That's true.
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Though I have to say, I'm the opposite.
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I actually prefer going to physical stores.
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Why's that?
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Well, I like trying things on before buying them.
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Especially clothes.
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You never know if something will fit properly until you actually wear it.
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Okay, I'll give you that.
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Returns can be a hassle when you shop online.
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A hassle.
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Meaning something difficult or annoying, right?
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Like when you have to return things, print labels, and ship them back.
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Yeah, it's a whole process.
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But still, for me, it beats dealing with long queues at the checkout.
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Queues?
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That's just the British word for lines.
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When you're stuck waiting to pay.
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See, when I shop online, there's no waiting.
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Just add items to your cart, enter your payment details, and boom.
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Done.
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But don't you miss the experience, though?
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Like walking around, window shopping, maybe grabbing a coffee.
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Window shopping?
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You mean just looking at stuff without actually buying anything?
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Exactly.
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It's fun.
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Plus, sometimes you find things you didn't even know you needed.
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That's called impulse buying, Mia, and that's dangerous for your wallet.
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OK, OK, you got me there.
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I do tend to pick up random things sometimes.
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See?
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Online shopping helps you stick to your budget better.
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You can see the total before you check out.
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True, but stores have sales too, and clearance sections where everything is discounted.
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Online stores have discount codes, though.
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Sometimes you can get like 20 % off your entire purchase.
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All right, I think we're both making good points here.
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It really depends on what works best for each person.
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Agreed.
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Whether you're shopping in -store or online, the important thing is knowing how to communicate what you need.
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Absolutely.
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So let's talk about some specific situations you might encounter when shopping.
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Great idea.
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Let's listen to a conversation between two friends, Sarah and Tom, who are out shopping for a birthday gift.
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Hey, Tom, thanks for coming with me today.
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I really need help finding a gift for my sister's birthday.
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No problem at all.
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What are you thinking of getting her?
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Well, she's been dropping hints about wanting a new handbag, but I'm not sure what style she likes.
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Okay, let's check out that department store downtown.
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They usually have a good selection, and we can browse different brands.
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Perfect.
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Oh, wow, this place is huge.
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Where should we even start?
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Let's head to the accessories section on the second floor.
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I think I saw a sign for handbags near the escalator.
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Good idea.
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So what's your budget for this?
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Well, I'm willing to spend around $150, maybe a bit more if I find something really special.
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That's reasonable.
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Oh, look, here's the handbag section.
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What about this one?
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It's a crossbody bag.
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Pretty trendy right now.
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It's nice, but I don't think it's her style.
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She prefers something more classic, you know, less flashy.
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Got it.
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How about this tote bag, then?
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It's simple, but elegant, and it looks pretty spacious.
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Ooh, I like that one.
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Let me check the price tag.
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It's $140.
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That's within my budget.
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Do you think they have it in black?
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This brown is nice, but black is more versatile.
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Let me look through the shelf.
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Yes, here's the same one in black.
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And there's also navy blue if you want options.
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Black is perfect.
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Let me feel the material.
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Oh, this is genuine leather.
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Really good quality.
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Definitely.
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And look, there's a sign here saying everything in this section is part of a promotion.
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Buy one item and get 15 % off your next purchase.
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That's a sweet deal.
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You know what?
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I've been needing new shoes.
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Maybe I should grab something for myself, too.
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See, I told you shopping with a friend is dangerous for your wallet.
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You're a bad influence, you know that?
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But okay, those ankle boots over there have been catching my eye.
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The black ones on the display?
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Those would look great on you, and they're on sale.
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30 % off, according to this tag.
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Really?
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Let me check if they have my size.
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Yes, size 9 is here.
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I'm going to try them on real quick.
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Go for it.
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I'll hold the handbag, meanwhile.
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Oh, and while you're at it, did you see that leather jacket on the mannequin by the entrance?
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That would look amazing on you.
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Sarah, stop.
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I'm already spending more than I planned.
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My credit card is going to hate me.
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Fair enough.
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I'm just saying it caught my eye.
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Maybe next time when there's another sale.
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Okay.
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I tried the boots and they're super comfortable.
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They match pretty much everything in my wardrobe, too.
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They're definitely versatile.
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Plus, with that discount, it's actually a really good deal.
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All right, I'm convinced.
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I'll take both the bag and the boots.
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Do you think they do gift wrapping here?
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Usually department stores do.
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We can ask at the checkout.
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How are you paying?
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Card or cash?
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Card, definitely.
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I never carry that much cash around.
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Oh man, I hope the gift wrapping is free because I'm already over budget.
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Most places offer complimentary gift wrapping for purchases over $100, so you should be fine.
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That's a relief.
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Okay, let's head to the register before I spot something else I want.
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Good call.
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You know, I'm actually impressed.
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You made decisions pretty quickly.
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Usually people spend hours in stores.
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Well, having you here helped a lot.
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I would have been lost without a second opinion.
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That's what friends are for.
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Plus, your sister is going to love that bag.
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It's classy and practical.
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I really hope so.
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Her birthday is next week, and I've been stressing about finding the perfect gift.
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Trust me, you nailed it.
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And those boots are a nice treat for yourself.
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You deserve it.
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Thanks.
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After we pay, want to grab lunch?
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All this shopping has made me hungry.
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Definitely.
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There's a new burger place around the corner.
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I've been wanting to try it.
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Perfect.
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My treat, since you helped me out today.
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Deal.
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But first, let's get these items wrapped up and paid for before you change your mind.
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Too late for that.
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I'm committed now.
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Let's go to the checkout.
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Okay, so that was a pretty typical shopping experience, right?
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Totally.
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I loved how Sarah went in for one thing and ended up buying two things.
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Classic shopping trip.
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Exactly.
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And notice how they used phrases like dropping hints within my budget and take advantage of.
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Yeah.
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And the sales assistant was really helpful with expressions like running a promotion and complimentary gift wrapping.
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Those are super useful phrases when you're shopping.
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You'll definitely hear them in stores.
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Also, did you catch how
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Tom helped Sarah make decisions?
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Having a shopping buddy can really make the experience better. For sure.
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Even I might enjoy shopping more with a friend giving opinions.
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Alright, so speaking of shopping experiences… Max,
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have you ever bought something online that looked amazing in the photo, but was terrible in real life?
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Oh, yeah.
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Once I ordered sneakers and they looked like doll shoes when they arrived.
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The size was completely off.
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No way.
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Did you return them?
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I tried, but the return shipping was almost as expensive as the shoes themselves.
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Total waste of money.
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That's frustrating.
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That's why I always read customer reviews before purchasing anything online.
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You know, the feedback from people who already bought the item.
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Smart move.
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I learned my lesson.
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Now I always check the reviews and look at the photos that actual customers upload, not just the professional ones.
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Exactly.
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Those customer photos show you what the product really looks like.
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The lighting, the actual color, the real size.
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Yeah, professional photos can be so misleading sometimes.
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They make everything look perfect.
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Speaking of disappointing purchases, I once bought a dress for a wedding that looked elegant online.
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But when it arrived, the fabric was so cheap and thin.
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Did it at least fit properly?
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Surprisingly, yes.
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But the quality was awful.
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I could practically see through it.
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Definitely not worth the price.
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See, that's another reason why I prefer buying electronics online rather than clothes.
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At least with gadgets, you know exactly what you're getting.
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That's true.
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Though I did have a friend who ordered a laptop and it arrived damaged.
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The screen was cracked during shipping.
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Ouch, what did she do?
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She contacted customer service immediately and they sent a replacement.
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But it took like two weeks, which was annoying because she needed it for work.
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At least they replaced it.
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Some companies make the refund process so complicated that you just give up.
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That's right.
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I've dealt with that before.
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You have to fill out forms, take photos, provide proof of purchase.
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It's exhausting.
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That's why I always keep my receipts now, whether I shop online or in -store.
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You never know when you might need to exchange something.
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Good habit.
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Oh, and here's another shopping fail.
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I once bought shoes that were on clearance.
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Super cheap, right?
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Let me guess.
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They fell apart after wearing them twice?
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Exactly.
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The sole literally detached from the shoe while I was walking down the street. So embarrassing.
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That's what happens when something seems too good to be true.
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Cheap isn't always a bargain.
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Lesson learned.
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Now I'd rather save up and buy something quality that will last, rather than waste money on cheap stuff that breaks immediately.
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Totally agree.
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It's better to invest in good products, especially things you use every day.
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You know what else drives me crazy about shopping?
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When stores don't have a good exchange policy.
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Like, you buy something and then realize it doesn't work for you, but they won't take it back.
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Oh, I hate that.
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Especially when you're buying a gift for someone.
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You have no idea if they'll like it or if it'll fit.
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Right.
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That's why I always ask about the return policy before buying gifts.
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Some stores give you, like, 30 days, others only 7 days.
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That's barely enough time.
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And some items are final sale, meaning you can't return them at all, no matter what.
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Exactly.
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I avoid those unless I'm absolutely sure about what I'm getting.
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It's too risky.
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Speaking of risks, have you ever used one of those buy now, pay later services?
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You know, where you split the payment into installments?
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I have, actually.
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It can be helpful if you're making a big purchase and want to spread out the cost.
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But you have to be careful not to overspend.
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Yeah, it's easy to forget you still owe money when you're not paying up front.
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Before you know it, You've got multiple payments due.
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True.
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I only use it for things I was already planning to buy anyway, not as an excuse to splurge on stuff I don't need.
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Smart thinking.
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Financial responsibility and shopping don't always go hand in hand.
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Tell me about it.
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But hey, we all deserve to treat ourselves once in a while, right?
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Absolutely, as long as we're being smart about it.
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All right, so we've talked about online shopping, in -store experiences, and our personal shopping disasters.
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We really covered a lot today.
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Before we wrap up, let's do a quick recap of some useful expressions we mentioned.
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Good idea.
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So, if you're shopping and you want to look at different products without buying, you can say you're browsing or window shopping.
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Right.
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And when you're trying to find the best price, you're comparing prices to get a good deal.
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If something is annoying or difficult, like returning an item, you can call it a hassle.
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For example, returning online orders can be such a hassle.
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Love that one.
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And remember, when you're waiting in line to pay, In British English, we say cue, but Americans say line.
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Both are correct.
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When you buy something without planning to, that's called impulse buying.
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We all do it sometimes.
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Guilty.
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Oh, and if you want to spend extra money on something nice, you can say you're splurging or treating yourself.
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When products are cheaper than usual, they're on sale or discounted.
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And if you're looking at the cheapest items in a store, check out the clearance section.
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Exactly!
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And don't forget about trying things on.
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That's when you wear clothes in the fitting room to see if they fit properly.
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If you need to bring something back to the store, you're doing a return or an exchange if you want a different item instead.
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And always ask about the return policy before buying, especially gifts.
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Some items are final sale, which means no returns allowed.
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Oh, and when you're ready to pay, you check out and the total shows up in your shopping cart online.
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Or you go to the checkout in a physical store.
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Such useful phrases.
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If you use these expressions, you'll sound way more natural when shopping in English. For sure.
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And remember, practice makes perfect.
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Try using these phrases next time you're shopping, even if it feels awkward at first.
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Absolutely.
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The more you use them, the more comfortable you'll become.
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Well, that's all we have for today's episode about shopping.
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We hope you learned some useful vocabulary and expressions that you can use in real -life situations.
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Whether you're shopping online, at the mall, or looking for the perfect gift, these phrases will definitely come in handy.
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If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit that like button.
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It really helps us reach more English learners like you.
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And subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode.
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We release new content regularly with topics that matter to you.
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Remember, learning English is a journey, not a race.
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Every conversation you have, every word you learn, gets you one step closer to fluency.
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So keep practicing, keep listening, and most importantly, don't be afraid to make mistakes.
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That's how we all learn.
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Exactly!
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We're here to help you along the way.
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If you have any topic suggestions for future episodes, let us know in the comments.
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Thanks so much for joining us today, guys.
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Until next time, keep learning and stay curious.
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See you in the next episode.
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Bye, everyone.
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Bye, everyone.
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Thank you.

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СловоПроизношениеЗначение
wrap глагол/ɹæp/завора́чивать, заверну́ть
phrase существительное/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/фра́за, выраже́ние
shoe существительное/ˈʃu/ту́фля, боти́нок
topic существительное/ˈtɑpɪk/те́ма, предме́т
discount существительное/ˈdɪskaʊnt/ски́дка, диско́нт
boot существительное/but/бу́тса, боти́нок
checkout существительное/ˈt͡ʃɛkˌaʊt/ка́сса
browse глагол/bɹaʊz/просма́тривать, просмотре́ть
hassle существительное/ˈhæsl̩/барье́р, прегра́да
podcast существительное/ˈpɑdˌkæst/подка́ст
clearance существительное/ˈklɪɚ.əns/очи́стка, расчи́стка
lesson существительное/ˈlɛs.ən/уро́к, ле́кция
compare глагол/kəmˈpɛɚ/сра́внивать, сравни́ть
helpful прилагательное/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/поле́зный, любе́зный
promotion существительное/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/продвиже́ние, повыше́ние

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

СловоПроизношениеЗначение
check out глаголпроверя́ть, прове́рить
wrap up глаголзавора́чивать, заверну́ть
end up глаголзака́нчиваться, зако́нчиться
fall apart глаголраспада́ться, распа́сться
fill out глагол/fɪl ˈaʊt/заполня́ть, запо́лнить
get off глаголспуска́ться, спусти́ться
give up глаголсдава́ться, сда́ться
pick up глаголподбира́ть, подобра́ть

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Present Perfect Continuous have/has been + -ing — действие началось раньше и продолжаетсяshe's been dropping · I've been needing · have been catching
Придаточные определительные who / which + предложение — уточнение о человеке или предметеsomeone who only · people who already · friend who ordered
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчасhas made · have you ever bought · I've dealt
Пассивный залог be + причастие прошедшего времени — важно, что происходит, а не кто это делаетis discounted · have been lost · was cracked

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  • Звуки «th»: leather /ˈlɛðɚ/, thin /ˈθɪn/
  • Звуки «sh» и «zh»: shoe /ˈʃu/, promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/, suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, flashy /ˈflæʃi/
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