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Grocery shopping is something commonly done when replacing or refilling things needed around the house. The steps involved include figuring out what you need and making a list, making a decision on when and where to go, and then the actual process of shopping at the grocery store. Below we will look at each section and the questions/answers associated with each.

Preparation

Preparation is the time for decision making. You will need to decide on making a list of what to buy, where to take coupons and the possibility of planning meals just to name a few.

Here are some questions commonly used when preparing to grocery shop.

Should we make a list first before we go?"
Should we check the newspaper for coupons?"
Should we plan out our meals for the week?"
Should we check in the fridge for anything that has expired?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

Yes, I think making a list would save us time once we are there."
I have been making a list this week as I noticed we needed things. Take a look and see if anything needs to be added."

I will get Sunday's newspaper to look for coupons."
That's ok. They usually have coupons at the store we can use."

I think planning our meals would be smart. That way we know exactly what we need."
I don't think we need to plan our meals. Let's just make a list of things we need and we can cook whatever we have."

Yes we should check the dates on what we have. That way if anything is expired we can replace it."
I think most of what we have is ok. We don't need to check the expiration dates."

Planning

Some of the important decisions in the planning process are where to go, when would be a good time to go, and who is going to go.

Should we go to Costco for some of the bigger items we need?"
Should we go at a certain time so it's not so crowded?"
Should we go to the fresh market or to our regular supermarket?"
Should we both go and take the kids or one of us stay home with them?"
Should we take our own grocery bags?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

Let's go to Costco some other day, it will take too long."
Sure, I think we can find most of what we need there."

I like to go to the grocery at night. There always seems to be less people."
I prefer to go in the morning so I can get it over with."

I think we should go to both. We can get the vegetables and fruits we need at the fresh market."
Let's just go to the regular grocery. We do not have time for both."

If we go to Fred Meyer the kids can go into the kids play area. That way we can shop without any distractions."
It might be too much to take the whole family. I can just go if you do not mind staying home with the kids?"

I think we should take our own recyclable bags. It's good for the earth!"
We can just use what they have there."

At The Grocery

While at the grocery you could be asked by workers a variety of questions.

Do you need any help finding anything?"
Would you like a sample?"
Do you have any coupons?"
Do you have your grocery card?"
Would you like paper or plastic bags?"
Would you like any help out to your car?"

If you are asked any of these questions, here are ways that you could respond.

Yes, can you please tell me where I can find your produce section?"
No thanks, I know where to find what I need."

What kind of samples do you have?"
From the samples you offered me, where can I find them in the store?"

No I do not have any coupons."
Yes I do have coupons. Let me get them."

I do not have a grocery card. What is that?"
I do have a grocery card. Here it is."

A lot of grocery stores offer a plastic card you could present when checking out that can offer special prices and points for how much you spend. These points can sometimes be used for special promotions and sales. You can usually apply for one at the register.

I would like paper bags please."
I brought my own bags to use. Here you go."

No thanks, I don't need any help out today."
Yes, I would like some help taking my groceries out to my car."

You too, may have questions while at the grocery. Below are a few examples of things that you might ask.

Can you tell me what isle the frozen food is in?"
Can you help me reach that?"
Can you tell me the difference between...?"
Can I please have a pound of the oven roasted chicken breast?"
Do you have any more of this in the back room?"