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So first, my name is Banana.

I’m a lazy person so I’m not going to say too much.

This evening we ordered the drink(dong quack chin cha add boba) on Uber eat.

I think it’s very good to drink.

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你好！Last October, 我去了迪拜 for a tournament, this was one of the best trips I have ever taken. 我去跟我的家人和我的朋友一起。我们坐飞机去迪拜。城市的迪拜很好玩！迪拜的风景很好玩和很漂亮！我们去了Arabic人的文化中心。我们去了迪拜的博物馆of the future! 博物馆很有意思和很好玩！我很喜欢迪拜！你有喜欢迪拜吗？

谢谢你，

裴仁卓

Rudra Patel

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你好！Last October, 我去了迪拜 for a tournament, this was one of the best trips I have ever taken. 我去跟我的家人和我的朋友一起。我们坐飞机去迪拜。城市的迪拜很好玩！迪拜的风景很好玩和很漂亮！我们去了Arabic人的文化中心。我们去了迪拜的博物馆of the future! 博物馆很有意思和很好玩！我很喜欢迪拜！你有喜欢迪拜吗？

谢谢你，

裴仁卓

Rudra Patel

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Hello Rachel,I’m glad to hear you share your memorable experience.Definitely,I enjoy buying things,which let me feel excited.What  I like to buy are blind boxes ,small items,and Lego（the same with you🙂)etc.The latest interesting shopping experience is to buy the blind boxes at 7-11 last month.Do you know one character in snoopy called Olaf?I decided to buy this blind box for Olaf at first.However,I was very very very sad when I opened it.It was a character that I didn’t see it before (it’s ugly🥲).My Mom saw me put on a stinky face,she ultimately promised me to buy the second box.When we arrived at 7-11 again,there was the last box on the shelf,it seemed like waiting for me.Fortunately,this time is Olaf!!!!!I’m so happy that I screamed happily.Thanks you to watch my passage .😉I look forward to hearing you share your interesting story 😁

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Hiii Jane（麦珍）. I’m Skylar(劉采軒）. I wanted to share with you a wonderful market in Taichung called the Calligraphy Greenway Market (草悟道市集). It's a special event that doesn't happen on a regular schedule, but when it does, it's always held outdoors. There are all sorts of small vendors selling jewelry, clothing, food, and many handmade items, which is what I find the most charming. Every time I visit, I can't help but fall in love with how cute everything is!

What's even more attractive is that some markets are organized around different themes, making each visit a fresh and unique experience. You’ll always discover something unexpected. A themed market usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks, so it’s important to take the opportunity while it's around, or else you might miss it!

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Hi!Joslyn٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و

In the summer of the year before last, my parents and I traveled to Osaka, Japan, and it was also our first time visiting Universal Studios Japan.As soon as I arrived at Universal Studios, I excitedly went to the shops to buy cute accessories, wanting to immerse myself in the amusement park atmosphere. I was deeply drawn to the Tim Bear, which is Bob's stuffed bear from the Minions.

Because Bob is so timid, he always holds it in his hand, as it gives him a sense of security. I bought a Tim Bear headband, a crossbody bag, and a doll. They were so cute! I immediately opened them and wore them, which made me happy all day long. Also, I love listening to music, too. One of my favorite Taiwan’s band is AccuseFive. I bought their lightstick and clothing, and on April 12th, we’re going to their concert! Although I initially didn’t get a ticket, my classmate managed to grab one for me. I’m super excited!

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Hallo!伯菲菲,firstly my name is 許家毓,and you can call me Oscar which is my English name.I’m pretty glad having my chance to start up a conversation with you. I also love heading to Costco,the snacks there so tasty and affordable.However,I’m sorry that I haven’t heard of Kroger before.And currently,I ganna share my experience of shopping. I get only a little experience of shopping honestly,but I still have a lot of things waiting to share with you. Mostly,I shop at the department store such as “Far Eastern Department store” and “Tiger city”,and sometimes I’ll purchase some items at the conveniencestore,too.There’re

dozens of them in Taiwan,which makes me available to obtain stuff in need in a short period of time.Lastly,I’m passionated in shopping.And I’m so appreciate having this conversation,hopping that we maintain this relationship in the further future.Thank you 🧡

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Hi Regina,

Hello my name is 楊璨誠(David).Recently, I visited an audio store to test different headphones, and it was such an interesting experience! I love music, so I was curious about how different headphones sound. But to be honest, I don’t have the money to buy them—I was just there to listen for fun.

At the store, I tried various models. Some had an amazing soundstage, perfect for instrumental music, while others had deep bass that made pop songs really punchy. It was fascinating how different brands have their own signature sound.

Then, something funny happened. While

I was testing a pair of headphones that cost nearly $1,000, my grandma called me and told me to go home for dinner. So, for a moment, I was using an ultra-expensive audiophile headphone... just to answer a phone call. It felt kind of ridiculous, but also hilarious!

Looking forward to your reply!

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Hello Rao,Luka.my name is 陳瓚均.Shopping in Taiwan is such a paradise for everyone.Taiwan is famous for convenience stores. In convenience stores,there are various commodities we can buy ,for example:food and beverages are common,What’s more,we can print photos and documents.Buying concerts’tickets is common in Taiwan convenience stores.Convenience stores is operated 24 hours a day.We can go to stores if I want.The smell of food and various things.Also urge we to purchase.I think you can have a wonderful experience when you go shopping in convenience stores.

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Holle!!!汤迈登!!!Nice to me you!!! l am 妍庭！！！

I often shop online! It's really convenient. My favorite is the platform that sells goods and allows you to pick up your orders at convenience stores. In Taiwan, there are usually two convenience stores within 500 meters, so it’s super convenient for us. You only need to walk a few steps to pick up your purchased items. I also really enjoy the process of unboxing the goods; it’s so relaxing~~

Taiwan also has several other online ordering platforms, such as Foodpanda and Uber Eats, which are used to order delivery meals. You just tap a few buttons on your phone, and before long, the food will be delivered to your door. These platforms are commonly used in daily life for online shopping!!! Does your country have similar platforms? 😁

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Hi Kadence, I’m your pen pal, Cecelia.

I love shopping too, but I don’t shop online that often.The last time I shopped online was to get some extra chapters of a novel I like, but the three books ended up costing 2700 NTD (about 90 USD). My mom doesn’t really want me to buy them.I’m still trying to convince her let me buy.

I often go to the department store called Show Tai to shop for clothes, but I usually don’t end up wearing them. I just keep wearing my old clothes. I also love buying accessories . I recently got a bear cartilage earring. I don’t have pierced ears, but I really like earrings. As for bracelets and necklaces, I bought too many before, so now my mom limits me from buying too many of these things.

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Hello Nelson!! This is Janet 邱品臻

Department stores and malls are both place I go really often. Malls in Taiwan often offer discounts on off-season clothing, shoes, and jackets. I actually went to a mall with my family last Sunday and had lunch there. However, these days, I find online shopping much more convenient. It allows us to access a wider variety of brands, compare products easily, and find exactly what we like.

For dining, night markets are always a great choice. In Taiwan, cash is still the most common payment method, rather than mobile payments like Apple Pay. So, we usually carry cash with us whenever we go out.

Lastly, it’s so nice to meet you, Nelson!

- Janet

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Helloooo韦立言, I'm Jessy! These are some pics I snapped when I went to Universal Studios Japan. Besides riding all the awesome attractions, I totally splurged on souvenirs! I got a Butterbeer mug from the Harry Potter world🍺, and a super cute Invincible Star pillow from Super Nintendo World⭐️! And I bought a ton of other stuff too! Universal Studios is not just about the rides, it's a shopper's paradise! Seriously, I highly recommend checking it out🩵🩵

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When it comes to shopping, the first place I think of is Lalaport. It’s a place near by my house, also nearby Taichung train station. It’s a pretty large outlet full of restaurants and shops. I love shopping

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Hi guys my name is Andy. Nice to meet you 😘 Actually I’m considering getting a new English name cause I think my name isn’t cool enough. If you guys have any ideas, please tell me😭🙏🙏My favorite shopping place is Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung, but the department store just exploded recently,how unfortunate 😭🙏I really want to buy some new clothes and shoes though, I want to look fancy this semester🫦💅💅💅

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Hi Hasting!! I’m Mavis 黃郁家, and I also love shopping a lot. My favorite places to shop are the department stores here in Taichung, Taiwan. They aren’t very far from where I live, and they sell all kinds of things. They offer lots of different restaurants, stores, boutiques, and even a theater on the top floor. I usually go there with my friends or family after school. I go shopping very often because it’s a good way for me to relax. My favorite things to buy are clothes, jewelries, and desserts.

Glad to meet you!

黃郁家，上

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Hey Serna, Isbella! I,m Rihanna! This is my favorite shopping place at my hometown, Taichung.There’s an outlet called Mitsui outlet park.It is next to the port, so it is based on the ocean. You can enjoy a new experience of living in Taichung Port for a day, and there is also a beautiful harbor viewing platform.

There is also a huge sea view Ferris wheel

In addition to enjoying delicious food in the store, you can overlook the beautiful ocean, even up to 60M! You can enjoy the view of the Taiwan Strait and Taichung Harbor City, which is wonderful both day and night. He also organizes many international brands, so you can shop all of them in one go.

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Hi!麥柏里.I like to shopping, especially to visit some holiday cultural and creative markets, where there are often some beautiful small objects or decorations or some handmade goods, usually I will go with my family to see if there is anything I like, but usually these goods are very expensive, so we will hesitate when buying .

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Hi, 华明修. I went to Lalaport last month. Lalaport is a newly opened shopping center in Taichung. There are many clothing brands like Uniqlo and GU. The Uniqlo there sells flowers, so I bought two huge sunflowers for myself. I also went there to have steak for dinner. Even tho someone fell from the fourth floor and died when the mall first opened. The mall is still fun.😀😀

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Hiii Parker, I’m 曾珮詒Becky.As for me, I rlly like to go to 大远百department store in Taiwan, it’s kind of like Target in the US but bigger, 大远百 has 14 floors including a cinema on the top of the floor, I often go there for shopping, eating and watching movies, sometimes I go there just for the bookstore called 诚品书店, the vibe there is extremely relaxing, there are a lot of books to buy and read.Except for all of those above, 大远百even has a large famous Taiwan local restaurant called鼎泰丰, I believe there are some branches in the US, you can try it if you want!!

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Hello 乐歌! Nice to meet you, I am going to show you my shopping experience. This picture was taken this Tuesday, and there were some food bought in night market.There were 地瓜球 烤魷魚, ect. Besides, I want to recommend you something that l like the most which called糖葫蘆 I hope that if you come to Taiwan in the future, you may try it.

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Hi Clark!Last month I visited Korea for my first time! It’s a wonderful memory!💕💕I usually don’t buy a lot of things except my idol’s album!! I'm a super fan of Kpop culture💚.I like to collect my idol’s photo cards and so on! So I often lose control when buying albums and then my wallet gets empty... 😩My mother often scolds me for this! Hahah, I also bought a lot of cute little things in South Korea. I really can't leave when I see them when I pass by! 🙂‍↕️By the way, Korean cosmetics are really awesome! So I also bought a lot... I wish you can travel to Korea if you have the chance! People there are really nice to the foreigners ! And in Taiwan, I often go to Yizhong Street with my friends. Because this place is near the school, the price is very cheap and there is also a lot of delicious food🥺. So when I don't know where to go, I will stay in Yizhong Street to search for delicious food! Thank you for sharing your shopping experience with me!

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你好安朋，我的名字是王彥鈞.I would like to share one of the most distinctive shopping experience ,shopping in the convenience store in Taiwan to you.Taiwan’s convenience stores were introduced in 1979.And usually have the characteristics of chain system, 24-hour operation, small area, and open-shelf sales. With an average density of one convenience store per 2,300 people, it is the second largest in the world after South Korea.The pace of convenience store development inTaiwan has basically followed that of Japan. In the first 20 years of development, most of the business content was mainly beverages, books, newspapers, instant noodles, snacks, ice products, cigarettes, and daily necessities. Hot food is also available, but it is limited to hot dogs, steamed buns, and tea eggs that are easy to handle. Around 2002, convenience stores began to transform, and the items sold began to be sold with products made by factories such as rice balls and sandwiches, which were delivered to stores, and then developed into meals such as bento boxes, noodles, and side dishes, and supermarkets began to set up dining areas.

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Hello! 巴珊娜～This is the first album I bought with my own money. It's also the first K-pop album I've ever purchased. I was really lucky because I originally planned to buy this album just for a specific photocard, and in the end, I actually pulled that exact card!

I got this album through a club sale. Normally, one album costs over 500 NTD, but through the club, I was able to get three for just 600 NTD, which was such a great deal that I couldn't resist buying them. Later, I also went to an album store and bought another one of their albums—and once again, I pulled the photocard I wanted! I feel so lucky!

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Hello Rao Luka, I’m Jerry.

I want to tell you the shopping experience during my trip to Japan. I had the chance to use a milk vending machine after a relaxing hot spring bath. The machine was simple to use—just a quick scan of my room card, and I could purchase a fresh bottle of milk. The cold, creamy taste was incredibly refreshing after the warmth of the onsen. It was a small but memorable experience, blending convenience with a bit of traditional Japanese culture. I loved how easy it was to grab a drink without needing cash. Sadly, I heard that this type of glass-bottled milk will soon be discontinued, making this experience even more special.

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Hi 宋艾德

I hope you’re doing well! I want to share something I really enjoy—shopping model kits.

I love collecting and building models, especially Gundam models. Every time I go shopping, I always check out hobby stores to see if there are any new releases or rare kits. Sometimes, I even order online if I can’t find what I want in stores.

Building models is really fun and relaxing. It takes time and patience, but the feeling of completing a model is so satisfying. Plus, I enjoy painting and customizing them to make each one unique.

By the way this is my toolbox :)

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Hello~Zee nice to meet you!

I want to tell you about our shopping in the school food court(美食街）. The food court in our school has everything, including 7-11. Many students will rush into（跑进去） 7-11 to buy some snacks after class. The picture shows us buying popsicles of Oreo! It’s very delicious!

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Hi!梅曼迪 .This is my favorite cosmetics brand , it is from Korean . and I have bought 6 or 7 products of this brand. If you have any favorite cosmetics brands, please recommend them to me.

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A Unique Shopping Experience in Taiwan

Shopping in Taiwan is an exciting mix of modern and traditional experiences. From night markets to luxury malls and unique local shops, there’s something for everyone.

Night markets are one of Taiwan’s highlights. They’re not just for shopping but also for enjoying street food, bargaining for clothes, and experiencing the lively atmosphere. Vendors are friendly and often offer great deals.

For a more modern experience, Taiwan’s shopping malls, like Taipei 101, offer international brands and excellent customer service. Tourists can even get tax refunds, making shopping more convenient.

If you’re looking for something unique, places like Dihua Street and Huashan 1914 Creative Park are great for finding handmade crafts, local designs, and traditional goods.

Shopping in Taiwan is more than just buying things—it’s a way to explore local culture, meet friendly shop owners, and discover hidden treasures.

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Wassup, Emily 我叫Alvin, pleasure to meet you

Max and I went to 新光department store last year on Christmas Eve. We had a great dinner and walked around in the mall to see what was popping recently.

The massive Christmas tree in front of the department store impressed me a lot. Although we don’t really celebrate Christmas, the atmosphere here really makes me wanna experience Western Christmas culture so much.

Stay tuned—

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蔡蕎安，你好！认识你很高兴！我快乐我有新的笔友！Today I want to tell you about shopping in my city! 我很喜欢跟我的最好的朋友买东西。My favorite memory shopping with her is the day that we went to the Dayton mall together. We love going to the mall because there are many stores we can go into, and we can walk around. It is much better than simply going to one store because I don’t like spending too much time in one store alone. That day, I did not bring much money. 因为我没有工作所以我没有钱。However, we did not need much money to have fun. We did not go into many expensive clothing stores. Instead, 我们买了冰淇凌！When I buy cheaper stuff like ice cream, I usually use cash. I only use my debit card when I do not have enough cash to pay with. However, I was able to use cash today because 冰淇凌很便宜。Usually, it is about $3. My best friend and I got a giant ice cream treat, but we weren’t able to finish it! After we ate our ice cream, we went and tried on clothing. We did not have the money to actually buy it, so we just tried it on. 我试试了一条黑色的裙子。我最好的朋友常告诉我我很漂亮，所以她说了“啊啊啊!很合适！” Unfortunately, I could not buy it. 太贵了。Even though I did not have the money to buy the skirt that day, my best friend and I had fun trying on the clothing. One of the only times I could pay for a skirt like that is on Black Friday! Stores put things on sale for low prices, and many people race to buy stuff before someone else does. I love Black Friday shopping at the Dayton mall, because I can go to many stores very quickly.

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Hi Carson, this is Emma! Here in East Asia we love the culture of convenience stores. On every corner and every street, there is a 7-Eleven, FamilyMart or other brands🏪. In Taiwan, convenience stores offer a wide variety of snacks and drinks (including fresh boba!🧋). They also offer food like pasta, onigiri and hot dogs, even services like picking up online purchases!! This photo was taken at a convenience store in Korea. All in all, next time you visit Korea, Japan, or Taiwan, don't forget to go inside and take a look at the place we buy things every day!

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你好，呂予晴， 我叫芮明开 I would like to talk to you about a special type of shopping called antiquing. 我爱看古董。 In a town called Springfield, Ohio there is the largest antique mall in Ohio called Heart of Ohio Antiques. Antiquing is where you look at and shop for very old things. 我喜欢看古董，因为旧的东西很漂亮。Antiquing is more about admiring the items rather than 买东西， although you can buy the antiques if you like，可是很贵了。我喜欢和妈妈看古董。 I was antiquing with my mom when I took this picture of 我戴帽子。 我觉得这个帽子太美丽。I like going to 很大antique malls, but if I’m traveling and run into a tiny antique store I will stop in and look for a little bit. Online stores are not very common for antiques, but some second-hand online stores exist. Antiques are typically 太贵了可是 on rare occasions you can get small 不贵items. 打折 are also rare. Returns are not usually welcome with antiques. Antiques are special because they capture the past.

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Hello! I like online shopping very much. I often buy idol peripherals because I like K-pop culture very much. I will buy idol albums, idol cards and dolls online. I also often buy cosmetics online, such as lipsticks and powder. If I see some cute little things, I can't help but buy them. In addition to online shopping, I also go shopping in department stores and shopping malls with my parents or friends. However, since the things in shopping malls are usually not cheap, I will check them out in the mall first and then buy them online. But I also enjoy the time shopping with my family and friends.

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Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Iris, and I'm from Taichung, Taiwan. I often shop on Shopee because it’s really convenient, and almost everything can be found there. We also have a place called Leofoo Village, which is not only an amusement park but also a shopping spot because it has an outlet. There are many things inside!

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Hello Madison Bradford🙋‍♀️😁,How are you ? I recently went to Sun Moon Lake, which is a tourist attraction where they sell a lot of tea eggs and places to walk. I really like places with water, where I can listen to the sound of water and enjoy the beautiful lake view. 🌊🚤

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Hey Nathan Drees!

Shopping in Taiwan is always an adventure! One of my favorite things to do is buying breakfast. In the mornings, you can easily grab a delicious Taiwanese breakfast at one of the many breakfast shops. Whether it’s a warm soy milk, crispy youtiao (fried dough sticks), or a savory egg pancake, breakfast here is always quick and tasty.

For late-night cravings, Taiwan is a paradise. You can find amazing food even after midnight! Night markets are open late, and there’s always a 24-hour convenience store just around the corner, ready to satisfy any food craving. I’ve bought everything from instant noodles to sushi rolls at these stores, and they’re always fresh and affordable.

Online shopping in Taiwan is so convenient too. You can order almost anything 24/7, and delivery usually takes about a week, but it’s worth the wait! Plus, picking up parcels is incredibly easy. There are many self-service 24-hour pickup locations, and even convenience stores allow you to pick up your deliveries. It’s so convenient to have packages delivered to places you frequent.

And of course, Taiwan’s convenience stores are like magical places. They are everywhere! You can find one almost every 300 meters, and they’ve become an integral part of daily life. I was even surprised to discover that you can buy and pick up train tickets at 7-Eleven! It’s amazing how they’ve expanded their services to make life even easier.

But sometimes, prices can get a little high. I’ve found that when you’re in popular shopping areas or malls, things can get expensive, so I always try to hunt for deals and grab discounts when I can. It’s fun finding good bargains!

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Hello! I’m Liao Kehao. You can call me 6kk. I often buy some peripherals in the Facebook community. I like NewJeans (NJZ) very much. I recommend you to join some Korean groups. Do you like anything, haha? ᄏᄏ

I rarely go to the department store to buy things. The department store near our house has been blown up recently. I was shocked. Fortunately, I usually only go to the food street to eat, and usually only accompany my mother to buy things from the department store. I don‘t know much about other things.

I like to buy Gikawa and some charms, because they are cute and can be decorated with schoolbags, which will make me feel good.

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你好左丽莉🫶🫶 I want to show you my shopping experience ! Well I am a big fan of Japanese culture and I usually buy some goods of anime and Japanese idols❤️

The picture I post takes place in a department named Parco in Japan. I just bought a bag of anime goods haha.

But they are too expensive to buy 😢😢😢

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Hello！Vanessa👋🏻Nice to meet you！

My name is Irene.

I'm seventeen years old.

The picture shows a restaurant I like to eat at recently.

My favorite food is chicken.

This store offers discounts as long as you join as a member.

I hope we can become good friends.

Bye！Bye！

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Hi Bella Ataman艾贝兰, I’m Eva!

I love buying things, it’s makes me feel GGRRREEEAAATTEE. I often use 賣貨便, it’s a common website that the people who love anime use. we will put the items we win on our own 賣貨便 and trade or exchange them with others. I never buy things at a second-hand store, not cuz I don’t like the things secondhand, the problem is I don’t know any secondhand stores in my county.

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Hello！Alyssandra Meyer

I like online shopping very much( ¨̮ )Although I need to pay for shipping sometimes, it is very convenient and there are a variety of items to buy. I can buy them without going out (  ૢᵒ̴̶̷᷄-ᵒ̴̶̷᷅) In addition, I will also buy comics or anime merchandise from many people with the same interests in Facebook groups ! I’ve also recently started buying albums of my favorite Japanese singer (Fujii Kaze)! Every time I go to get the merchandise, I am very happy, but I also lose a lot of money. But for me, this may be "buying happiness with money!"

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Hello! This photo was taken when I went to Japan last year, I like to go to Japan to play, because I think the things sold there are very cheap, and I like to watch anime and cute dolls, so when I go to Japan, I often stuff my suitcase, and the food in Japan is also delicious, and I will have withdrawal symptoms after returning from traveling there, and I want to go there many times, the area of my photo is Akihabara in Japan, there are not only anime peripherals here, but also a lot of electrical appliances, I think this place is very suitable for playing with my classmates or friends!

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Hello, Melees! I like shopping on the Internet, because I have K-pop, so I will buy their albums. I heard that albums seem to be expensive in your place😮. I like to buy small cards the most. Small cards are photos of idols. I will carry them with me every day, just like they are around, but some small cards are very expensive, so I use my lunch money to buy small cards 😭😭 This picture is my favorite idol!

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Hi Niranjan!

I recently went shopping in Korea and bought a lot of skincare, cosmetics, and snacks. Korea is known for beauty products, so I took the chance to stock up. Many stores had “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” deals and gave out lots of free samples, which is more than in Taiwan.

One big difference is payment methods. In Korea, people mostly use credit cards or mobile payments like Kakao Pay, while in Taiwan, cash is still common, especially in night markets. Shopping in Korea feels modern and organized, while Taiwan’s night markets are more lively, where you can sometimes bargain.

Overall, I really enjoyed shopping in Korea! The variety, quality, and service were great. Have you ever tried Korean skincare products?

Looking forward to your reply！Bye！

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Hi Willam

I don’t have many experience in supermarkets because my parents will go to help me buy the ingredients for dinner.

My shopping experience comes from convenience stores ,the most convenience store i go is 7-11 because it is near to my house .It sells many things like foods drinks and many daily life necessities.We can’t live without them.

I always go to buy frozen pasta cause it is really delicious sometimes better than some restaurants.

The picture is me and my classmates lol.

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Hello Gavin! My name is Cynthia.

I want to share my shopping experience with you. I like to go to Fengjia Night Market(逢甲夜市）. I go there for snacks when I’m hungry at night. There are a lot of delicious things. Sometimes I go there for dinner. In addition to street vendors, there are also many restaurants. The food is not very expensive. There is a pasta shop that is very delicious! In addition to food, there are also other shops selling various things, such as clothes, mobile phone accessories, photo stickers, etc. You can also take a walk there at night to experience the fireworks in the world. Visiting the night market makes me feel happy!

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Hello, SADLER(沙蕊丽). My name is Yu, Yi-Syuan.（余翊萱） I want to share with you my Sunday shopping experience. I went shopping on Yizhong Street（一中街）, where there are many types of products, including clothes, food, and animation peripherals. I went shopping for clothes in Yizhong Street（一中街） and bought some nice clothes for NT$1,000. I also went to an anime peripheral store and saw all kinds of peripherals, some very cute, some very handsome, with various styles. I like shopping very much because I can buy a lot of things I like and it makes me feel happy!

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Hi Jane!

I really enjoy shopping, especially for cosmetics and clothes. I usually visit department stores or malls where I can find all of my favorite brands. There's something exciting about browsing through the stores and discovering new products. Sometimes, I also shop online when I find good deals-it's convenient and a great way to grab discounts!

After shopping with my friends, we almost always go for hot pot to end the day. It's our favorite way to relax and enjoy good food together. There are so many hot pot restaurants around here, so we always have different options. I love the process of picking different ingredients, from meats to vegetables, and choosing the perfect dipping sauces. It's such a fun and tasty way to finish off our shopping trips.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Take care,

Belle

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Hi,美嘉. I am your pen pal, Rouyi. My English name is Zoey, nice to meet you.

This is the drink I bought. Taiwanese people love to drink beverages. This is a drink similar to bubble tea, and I really like it. I especially enjoy eating the tapioca pearls inside. My friend and I bought it together because there was a discount on the second cup. That kind of deal is very appealing to me because I can get the same thing for less money.

I often buy things because of discounts, such as “buy one, get one free” on pens or “buy six drinks and get a free reusable cup.” However, I sometimes end up overspending because of discounts, which isn’t a good habit. It leads to buying a lot of things I don’t actually need, and my money disappears quickly. This is not very friendly to my wallet.

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Last week, I went to a department store called LaLaport and bought a really nice pair of white jeans. But when I checked out, I realized they cost 3,000 TWD（92 USD). I only bought two pairs of pants at this store, but I ended up spending 5,000 TWD(152 USD)—it was really expensive.

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Hello, Joey Madsen!!!! My name is Lily, and I am your new pen pal. I really enjoy going shopping. I would like to recommend a shopping mall in Taiwan called Lalaport. It is a large shopping mall where you can buy almost anything, including food. There is a beverage shop on the fifth floor that you should definitely check out. I love buying clothes and shoes, and every time I visit, I tend to spend a lot of money😔. It’s nice to meet you! Hope you have a good day. Goodbye~~~~~~

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Hi!巴珊娜 I usually like to buy things online, and I don’t like going to physical stores to buy things. I feel embarrassed because the clerk will always be watching me, so I buy most of the things online.

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Hello A.J. Apana. I like shopping online very much! Even my hair is dyed by myself by buying materials from the Internet. I mostly buy clothes online, because they are beautiful, cheap and convenient. My family also likes to buy clothes online.

I also like to go shopping, but I usually don't buy it because it's too expensive 😭😭 The things I usually buy when I go shopping are blind boxes. I don't know if you know, small toys like SANRIO. I'm very fond of these. I think it's very cute 😍

If you come to Taiwan, you must go to the night market! I like to buy food in the night market very much. The food in the night market is super delicious. I recommend it to you!

Nice to meet you😁😁

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Hello, Minh Man Nusekabel !

I love shopping, I love to go to the department store buying clothes, shoes and perfume.

And I'd like to go shopping on my own.

I really enjoy the shopping time.

Usually I go there to have dinner and watch movies.

I also buy toys there, like Pokémon and carebear.

Unfortunately, my favorite department store has boomed and we can't go shopping there until it is save and opens again for public.

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Hello Lillian!

I’m your pen pal, Max. Nice to meet you!

How are you doing?

Last weekend, my friend Alvin and I went shopping. The most memorable part was trying Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki together. It was my first time eating it, so it was quite an interesting experience. Although I thought it was just okay, if you ever try it, be careful with the mayonnaise, it can get overwhelming pretty quickly! 😬

Hope you get a chance to try it someday!

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Hi Matthew again! I’m Sophie,I usually shop not for clothes but for celebrities 😂. I like to buy albums in the album store and my favorite artists are Jennie and Minnie 😻, I don’t know if you know them. Btw Jennie’s new album is now launched! And I love eating all kinds of food, including drinks 😄! This photo shows the drink I just bought, and the one holding the drink is me.The drink in my hand is passion fruit flavored.🐱I think it tastes good. You can try it if you sell it there. I don’t know if the drinks there are very expensive. Nice to meet you! Thank you for reading my article too 😗

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My name is Yuki and I'm from Taiwan. The shopping environment in Taiwan is very good, with not only a variety of choices, but also very affordable prices. Whether it is large department stores, shopping malls, traditional markets and night markets, they can meet the needs of different people. In addition, the waiters here are very friendly and always enthusiastically provide considerate services. Whether they are assisting in selecting products, recommending suitable styles, or patiently answering customers' questions, they all make people feel at home. Because of this, shopping in Taiwan is not only a consumption behavior, but also a pleasant experience.

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Hi Madden Thompson! I am your new study partner this time! Although my name is Jessica, I prefer to be called Elu. My last shopping experience was when I went to Hong Kong last week! When you are abroad, you will forget about prices and buy things everywhere. I bought a lot of your American brand cosmetics! Like liquid blush or lipstick... Also, the purpose of going to Hong Kong was to visit Disney, but I wasn’t interested in Disney products, so I bought a lot of dolls for my friends! My wallet is bleeding profusely ah ah 😭😭😭My last shopping trip cost me almost $365（USD）...but it was a great shopping experience!

Btw I want to go to US Disney too！

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Hi 洪诚世,I’m sarah.Nice to meet u!!!!

I recently wanted to buy shoes online, but I have only done so once before, and the size was too small, so I rarely buy online to avoid being in trouble.

I just bought this drink. It cost NT$65. It would probably cost around US$200 at your place.Very expensive!!!!🥹

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But sometimes I also buy shoes in shoe stores because they are cheap. The shoes I buy most often are Korean MLB. Don't get it wrong, they are inspired by the American Major League. The shoe store also has hats, clothes, etc. The next is Nike. But recently I have a pair of air force shoes that I really want to buy, but the price in Taiwan is as high as 14,000 Taiwan dollars.

p.s.I didn't have any shopping photos to post so I posted this of my French bulldog.

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潘姵璇好！我不常去买东西，因为我不喜欢用钱。可是我去买东西的时候那口售货员 没有跟着我。如果我需要帮我，的话我我必得找一口售货员。如果我和我的家人去买东西，的话我们常买 groceries。我很喜欢买越南菜， 因为我和我的妈是越南的。我也不喜欢买衣服，因为一件的很多钱。

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你好蕭碩豪！ 我叫左南生。我是你的笔友。我不喜欢买东西，可是我太喜欢了去 Mall 因为我去宠物店。我喜欢猫和狗。这是我的猫Piper。我买 Piper 在 Mall。他们给她名字 "Margot". 我不喜欢那叫。

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你好 Emma!

In the Summer I went on a cruise and got to stop at the island Cozumel in Mexico. This is where I experienced a new type of 买东西 experience. The typical 买东西experience in 美国 is pretty different, at least in 很小 cities. It's quite leisurely and self paced.

The 售货员 in Cozumel doesn't give you time to decide. Its a technique to rush and stress you out so you make a heedless decision to buy. 可是 这 衬衫 我 想要买 是 很 便宜 compared to 美国前. I ended up buying it anyway because it was pretty and was pressured into it. I wasn't sure if I was happy with my choice at the time but now I am. It was just a different experience than I'm used to in Ohio.

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你好! I hope you're doing great! I wanted to tell you about a unique (购物) experience I (爱) to do. I love to go thrifting, there are a couple around me that are local but a great one that a lot of (你们) know is goodwill. Thrifting is where you buy clothes that are donated by others making it a lot (不贵) to buy. There are other stores that we buy things from, one being the mall. The mall is an enclosed building that has a ton of (商店). The mall also is (很快乐), and you get to buy your (很喜欢) things. The other way you buy things is online, my favorite is amazon. Amazon is perfect because it is fast and cheaper than most places. I love to shop here on Black Friday because of their deals! Pricing ranges from store to store but I think that the most unique way to pay is apple pay because you load it on your phone and tap it on the register and it goes through! Most companies will offer a (三十)-day return time slots, but some don't offer it at all. Shopping in Dayton is unique because of all the different cultures we bring together, 再见

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你好！ I am very excited to meet you 楊芸慈和陳以凡! 我叫区纪，我的英文名字是 Zee. For our 中文课, my 同学们 and I were assigned to tell our penpals about a shopping experience we had.

This story happened when I was a little younger. My older sister’s birthday🎂was coming up and so I decided to get her a present. Since I was young, I didn’t have a lot of money💵on me, and since my birthday is after my sister’s I did not have a lot to spend. The previous years I’d given her 20 dollars (二十美钱), but this year I wanted gto give her something a little more special.

我的姐姐生日是五月十七号. 因为我是她的妹妹，所以我要买 a present. 我知道我的姐姐喜欢 Kirby. Usually I’d 上网买东西，可是 I accidentally let it slip from my mind, and anything I ordered would come after 她的生日. 所以，I decided to 去高屋中心 to find her something 太好了! When I got to 高屋中心, I chose to go look in 二个商店.

Firstly, 我去第一 商店叫， Hot Topic. 我知道在这商店有 Kirby merchandise. In the crevis of the store I saw display full of Kirby themed items. They were 很可爱，可是也很贵了. 我爱的姐姐，可是我没有很钱. 所以，我去第二商店.
第二商店叫，FYE. FYE has LOTS Kirby items. It made me very happy to see. I went over to the stand they had in the store and I saw so many different things. I saw items like little figurines, keychains, and even an otomatone (a type of intrument). 我不知道她的最喜欢. 那，I looked around and saw a shelf with 很多书. Then I remembered, 我知道我的姐姐很喜欢 Kirby 书! 我的姐姐还想要第六书. 我要就买这书.

The book was 十钱，这价格不太贵了. In order to make the purchase, I had to go up to the 售货员和给t她钱. 因为在美国 we do not include sales tax on the price sticker，所以我问售货员，“这书多少吗?” After she gave me the total I paid and left the 高屋中心.

The next year, I was lucky enough to have lots more 钱 around the time of my older sister’s 生日! So I was able to splurge a little and get her a book she had really, really wanted. I even was able to get her a little pamphlet to pay for it. This year, I want to get her something nice again, so for now I’ll stay brainstorming.

What would you guys recommend I get her? What presents have you gotten for your siblings or parents? I look forward to hearing from you guys. 周末快乐！

-区纪

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你好杜艾佳！我叫何若白。I am your penpal. I like to go shopping a lot for new clothes, so a place where I can go is the Greene Mall, which is in Beavercreek, Ohio. 我很喜欢 Greene Mall. It has a lot of different 商店 that you can visit to buy things (买东西) a new variety of clothes. There are also different really nice restaurants and food courts where I can sit in their 餐厅 in the different areas of the mall such as BD Mongolian Grill and The Cheesecake Factory, which is very tasty. 我喜欢吃在 Greene Mall. When I go to a store, I normally get 一件衬衫还是一条裤子. To pay for it, I always use my own credit card that I own to build up my credit score and make it good. It is frequent where someone will pay with cash, which people only do if they have forgotten their card or do not have one, which I do, but it something is 太贵了, I will not buy it. If something is too 太便宜, I will not buy it either. It is not the same online, though, because you can only use your own card for online purchases. When returning 一件衣服, you can either choose to put the 钱 back on your credit card, or get cash back if you do not have the card with you. For returning online goods, the 钱 will go back on your credit card and the goods will be fully returned. I would recommend going in-person shopping because you can try on the different 衣服 and see if it fits so you do not have to return anything. The 照片 in this message is the picture of the mall, which is shown above. I hope you can have lots of fun shopping for whatever 你喜欢. 谢谢你 for reading this! 再见!

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你好賴宜廷 ！I want to tell you about some of my favorite thrift stores to shop at. Thrift stores are really cool places that allow you to buy clothes at a cheaper price. Sometimes, you can find really good pieces of clothing (衣服) for a pretty good price. Other times, you could find clothes that don't look good or that have a higher cost than what you would want to pay. This isn't often the case, but it still happens every now and then. Thrift stores are a fun place to go with friends. The picture I used above shows me and two of my friends enjoying our time in the thrift store. I hope you too and have fun in a thrift store and find great prices. 谢谢，再见！

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你好吳文心！I want to tell you about some of my favorite thrift stores to shop at. Thrift stores are really cool places that allow you to buy clothes at a cheaper price. Sometimes, you can find really good pieces of clothing (衣服) for a pretty good price. Other times, you could find clothes that don't look good or that have a higher cost than what you would want to pay. This isn't often the case, but it still happens every now and then. Thrift stores are a fun place to go with friends. The picture I used above shows me and two of my friends enjoying our time in the thrift store. I hope you too and have fun in a thrift store and find great prices. 谢谢，再见！

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你好 Molly! I want to tell you about my shopping experience a couple of months ago.

Me and my mom went to many different thrift stores in the Dayton area, but we also went to some stores in Columbus. 我很喜欢购物. 我不喜欢网上购物. 我想在商店买 Clown Dolls. 我很喜欢clowns. 如果 Clown 我 就 买. The picture has all of my clown dolls I own in it 一共. The 小 红色 clown and 很大 粉红色 clowns are ones I got on the shopping trip. If you were wondering, 一共有多少钱? I ended up spending around $30. I like shopping at thrift stores because of how affordable and sustainable thrifting is. Thrifting 不要太贵的. You can not exchange at these stores though.

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你好, 陳韋彤和楊璨誠 ! 我叫韩季娜. 很高兴认识你!

My favorite hobbies are crocheting and reading (看书). I usually go into the store (商店) to buy them because I love (爱) looking and checking the products as well as getting distracted by other things around the store. I purchased (买了) a crocheting kit and I’ve made stuff for my family (我的家人). My current project is making hats (帽子), socks (袜子), and a blanket for my aunt’s new baby. Unfortunately, I’ve run out of yarn, so I need to buy more, which I’ll buy from Joann's, my favorite crafts store.

Last year (昨年), I bought a batch of books I like from Barnes and Noble, my favorite bookstore. They also have Funk Pops of characters from lots of entertainment companies, which I love to collect as well.

I enjoy shopping online (网上购物). I really only shop Black Friday deals because that’s the deal on Amazon that has the most stuff. I haven’t needed to buy (买) tech during Cyber Monday because the things (东西) I have still work. I don’t buy clothes (不买衣服) only because they can be different and I like to see the patterns physically. Also, I like seeing what other options I have and if I can buy something else instead.

I think I spend too much money (钱), especially when I don’t have a job. Basically all my money comes from birthdays or good chores (but not all chores). I plan on getting a job this fall so I can buy things (买东西) without worry and save for things I want.

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你好！我叫毛汉娜。My english name is Hannah Maurer! I enjoy shopping, but If I had to pick one shopping experience/place that stood out to me, I would pick when me, my mom, and my sister (我的妈妈，妹妹，和我）all go shopping together at the Fairfield Commons Mall. I love shopping with them because they are enjoyable to hang out with, and I treasure their company. We always love to stop by the store Boxlunch, because they have Studio Ghibli merchandise. Prices are about an average of 50 dollars, which I feel is reasonable. Sometimes it can be expensive (太贵了), but the clothing is very cute. (可是这衣服很可爱.) They also have discounts for some items, but those are usually less popular and don’t really appeal to me. （我不喜欢这服) I’ve never had to exchange something at that store, but I believe they have a 30 day policy for returns, where after 30 days you can’t return it. （后三十天，不能）They accept most payment types, which is super accesible and surprising! (奇怪）Sometimes after we shop there, we stop at the adoption center and play with puppies. （狗） After that, we usually stop at the Pokémon store, because I grew up with that franchise and it is very nostalgic for me. Surprisingly, Pokemon stores don’t pop up as often as you might think! (奇怪）They are awfully rare for such a popular series. They can be super expensive, though. （太贵了）I’m not sure if they accept exchanges. （我不知道）Afterwards, we sometimes stop at other stores, but usually we stop in the food court to eat dinner if we’re hungry.（吃晚饭) (很饿）

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你好王郁晴！我叫白凡韶。我十八岁。我的公公 lives in Seattle, Washington. 我很喜欢英国菜。这是商店 is a crumpet shop. 我要买 crumpets. This shop is at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Pike Place Market has an indoor area, and an outdoor area. 我去 Seattle 上年。The crumpets were 很好，可是太贵了。四个 crumpets were 五十八块一毛二分钱! At the Pike Place Market, there are lots of different shops. Some only accept cash, but others accept cash and credit card. There are some shops that sell online, 可是 these shops are 很贵。These shops are owned by local people, so they do not offer sales. Once you buy an item, you can not return it at these stores. You can not return items because most of the stores sell food or handmade items. There is even a dentist at this market! 再见王郁晴！

-白凡韶，Vanessa Baller

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你好蕭宥華！我是你的必有。我叫毛芮莉. For my birthday (我的生日） we often go shopping at Fairfield Commons Mall and to all the different stores（商店） inside. Theres many clothing stores and food stalls mainly but there's music shops, jewelry stores, and game stores too! Sometimes items are way too expensive（太贵了) but usually they are pretty good quality if the price is that high. Some sweatshirts I've seen can be 100 dollars while others are around 20 dollars depending on things like design and material. In some stores in the mall, you can order something online and pick it up at the store in person. Online you can see more available products and they can order them to the store for you when you go to pick it up. If you want to, however, you can just get it delivered to your house so that you don't have to drive anywhere. My birthday is very close to Valentine's Day so there are many discounts and Valentine's Day themed items. Theres many deals too where if you buy 2 of something you can get me 1 thing for free. I pay with cash that I get as a birthday present but other times I go with a family member, and they let me pick out what gifts I would like instead of giving me money. If I get a gift of clothing that is the wrong size, we go return it to get the correct size, but it can be a long process. The store gives you in-store cash or a direct exchange to something else of the same price. The in-store cash is very common in malls but not as much in individual stores. Shopping experiences vary depending on the stores visited but I really like（我很喜欢） going to the mall so that's why I wrote about it. Thank you for reading this, bye! 谢谢你，再见！

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你好陳宥錡！我叫卡白少。认识你很高兴！I live in Yellow Springs, a small “tourist” town. We have a lot of small shops,（我们有很多小商店） but they mostly have very expensive clothes. (很贵衣服)。It is fun to look at these shops with my friends, but I like to shop (我想买) at secondhand stores. My favorite store (我最喜欢商店) is the Village Discount Outlet. They are very cheap, and their clothes have the right style. (他们很便宜。他们的衣服样子很好.) When I go to the Village Discount Outlet, I like to buy shoes, skirts, and sweaters. (鞋子，裙子，贸易) On Wednesdays, (星期三) they have a special sale. They pick a color tag and every item with that tag under $15 will only cost $1. I enjoy shopping there after school! I also like shopping online. (我也喜欢网上买东西) My favorite online store is called ThredUp. It is also a secondhand store, and it has a lot of good deals. They have quick delivery, and lots of coupon codes to add discounts to your order. Sometimes, they have free shipping so you can save even more money.

谢谢你！再见！

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你好傅子恩！我叫卡白少。认识你很高兴！I live in Yellow Springs, a small “tourist” town. We have a lot of small shops,（我们有很多小商店） but they mostly have very expensive clothes. (很贵衣服)。It is fun to look at these shops with my friends, but I like to shop (我想买) at secondhand stores. My favorite store (我最喜欢商店) is the Village Discount Outlet. They are very cheap, and their clothes have the right style. (他们很便宜。他们的衣服样子很好.) When I go to the Village Discount Outlet, I like to buy shoes, skirts, and sweaters. (鞋子，裙子，贸易) On Wednesdays, (星期三) they have a special sale. They pick a color tag and every item with that tag under $15 will only cost $1. I enjoy shopping there after school! I also like shopping online. (我也喜欢网上买东西) My favorite online store is called ThredUp. It is also a secondhand store, and it has a lot of good deals. They have quick delivery, and lots of coupon codes to add discounts to your order. Sometimes, they have free shipping so you can save even more money.

谢谢你！再见！

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你好 蔡宇宸！

A year ago, I went to Boston(波士顿) and found a thrift warehouse. This store (这是商店) had many vintage clothing items(衣服). I bought four pants and three shirts. Since these were old clothes (老衣服), they were really cheap(太便宜了). The payment is different since the items had no price tag. The store clerk(售货员) weighs your clothes, and you pay by the weight. The store was very big (很大) where the bottom floor had the cheaper clothes, and the top floor had the expensive(太贵了)clothes. When I bought these clothes, I had to keep in mind that I couldn't return them (不能). Therefore, I made sure I bought clothes that I really liked(很喜欢). Overall, this experience was fun and didn't cost a lot of money. Thank you for reading this! 再见

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你好 葉子瑜 ！

A year ago, I went to Boston(波士顿) and found a thrift warehouse. This store (这是商店) had many vintage clothing items(衣服). I bought four pants and three shirts. Since these were old clothes (老衣服), they were really cheap(太便宜了). The payment is different since the items had no price tag. The store clerk(售货员) weighs your clothes, and you pay by the weight. The store was very big (很大) where the bottom floor had the cheaper clothes, and the top floor had the expensive(太贵了)clothes. When I bought these clothes, I had to keep in mind that I couldn't return them (不能). Therefore, I made sure I bought clothes that I really liked(很喜欢). Overall, this experience was fun and didn't cost a lot of money. Thank you for reading this! 再见

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楊詠甯好！劉采軒好！我是你们的笔友，麦珍。我在 Dayton 买东西。我在 the Fairfield Mall 也 Plato's Closet 喜欢买衣服。The Fairfield Mall 有很多商店。他们有很多 different clothing shops like Aéropostale, H&M, and Macy's. 他们还有很多 boutiques. Plato's Closet is right across the street from the mall, and it is a thrift store. I mostly shop at Aéropostale and Plato's Closet. When I go to Aéropostale, I often see a lot of signs for discounts. They will say things like "60% off everything in the store" or "10-20% off on women's clothes". However, once I go to actually buy clothes there, there is usually no discount on it because the "whole store" phrase actually just meant some specific items. They do always have a "buy one shirt, get two free" discount though. At Plato's closet, there usually aren't any discounts because everything is already 很便宜。At Aéropostale, 一条裤子 usually costs around 六十块钱. At Plato's Closet, 一条裤子 can cost anywhere from 十二块钱 to 二十块钱。I also shop online sometimes. I will shop on websites like Amazon or Old Navy. Usually, it can take anywhere from a couple days to a whole week. If you want to return it, there is a certain amount of time you have to return it. When, I go out, I buy things on my debit card or with my phone. Shopping at the mall is special because there aren't just clothes shops there. There are also food shops, jewelry shops, anime shops, craft/boutique shops. You would be able to spend the whole day there.

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The Fairfield Commons (the Fairfield mall)

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楊詠甯好！劉采軒好！我是你们的笔友，麦珍。我在 Dayton 买东西。我在 the Fairfield Mall 也 Plato's Closet 喜欢买衣服。The Fairfield Mall 有很多商店。他们有很多 different clothing shops like Aéropostale, H&M, and Macy's. 他们还有很多 boutiques. Plato's Closet is right across the street from the mall, and it is a thrift store. I mostly shop at Aéropostale and Plato's Closet. When I go to Aéropostale, I often see a lot of signs for discounts. They will say things like "60% off everything in the store" or "10-20% off on women's clothes". However, once I go to actually buy clothes there, there is usually no discount on it because the "whole store" phrase actually just meant some specific items. They do always have a "buy one shirt, get two free" discount though. At Plato's closet, there usually aren't any discounts because everything is already 很便宜。At Aéropostale, 一条裤子 usually costs around 六十块钱. At Plato's Closet, 一条裤子 can cost anywhere from 十二块钱 to 二十块钱。I also shop online sometimes. I will shop on websites like Amazon or Old Navy. Usually, it can take anywhere from a couple days to a whole week. If you want to return it, there is a certain amount of time you have to return it. When, I go out, I buy things on my debit card or with my phone. Shopping at the mall is special because there aren't just clothes shops there. There are also food shops, jewelry shops, anime shops, craft/boutique shops. You would be able to spend the whole day there.

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你好，朱子豪！

In October, I went shopping (我十月去买东西了) with my friend and my little brother (我和我的一个朋友和我弟弟) at 2nd Street Market in Dayton, Ohio. I don't go shopping very often (我不常去买东西), so it was very fun. They have many little stores (很多小商店) at 2nd Street Market, so I wanted to buy a lot of things (我想买很多). By the end of the day, I got some fresh vegetables (青菜), a lot of fruit (很多水果), and a new black shirt (新黑色衬衫). I also ate some pierogis for lunch (我午饭吃了饺子) and had an iced coffee (我喝了冰咖啡) while I was there. Unfortunately, everything was kind of expensive (太贵了), but it was still fun. I really like going to (我很喜欢去) 2nd Street Market because they have a lot of things that you can't buy (你不能买) at other stores.

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你好，鍾沛玹！ 我叫梅莉思。我和家人买东西在Walmart Supercenter in Centerville, Ohio. They have small department stores (商店）, which means they offer different products/services: clothes（衣服), food stores (like Subway, 我也喜欢吃在Subway), and salons, like for your hair (头发上点). I always come here to check out the sales for the books (like 漫画) or something with exciting adventures in them, 可是漫画太贵了, so I'd go to Barnes & Noble instead, which is a bookstore (书上点）。 During big sales, like Black Friday, 我的爸爸还是妈妈就买新衣服 or new electronics to help out the house, but the discounts vary, from either 50% (五十), or higher (七十%-九十%）and shipping is really easy to schedule if you do it early, otherwise stock goes away pretty quickly. Nowadays, people pay on their phone (电话）with Apple-Pay or Green card and I believe it's easier to exchange stuff here, like computers (我的哥哥话电脑上星期）and shopping here is really special to me because although I would always go here, there's always something new to see and read and is overall a very vibrant/lively shopping experience :)

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你好 林佑妮 ！我是你 pen pal! Today I'm going to tell you about a shopping place in my home town, 名字是 "The Greene". Everything is pretty expensive (太贵了）there. A pair of shoes （一双鞋）can be almost $1000 (一千）。 There are a lot of different stores at The Greene. There are shoes stores (鞋店)，clothes stores (服装店), food stores (食品店), and more! My favorite is the clothes stores (服装店)! 我喜欢买东西！In the U.S, we have something called Black Friday, everything is cheap (便宜）！Stores (商店）are very busy on this day. A lot of people use cash (前），and credit cards (信用卡）。Sales clerks (售货员）can sometimes be very mean on Black Friday because it is a very stressful day for them. It is sometimes difficult to exchange items you get on this day because a lot of people might be returning stuff too.

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陳品瑄，你好！认识你很高兴！我快乐我有新的笔友！Today I want to tell you about shopping in my city! 我很喜欢跟我的最好的朋友买东西。My favorite memory shopping with her is the day that we went to the Dayton mall together. We love going to the mall because there are many stores we can go into, and we can walk around. It is much better than simply going to one store because I don’t like spending too much time in one store alone. That day, I did not bring much money. 因为我没有工作所以我没有钱。However, we did not need much money to have fun. We did not go into many expensive clothing stores. Instead, 我们买了冰淇凌！When I buy cheaper stuff like ice cream, I usually use cash. I only use my debit card when I do not have enough cash to pay with. However, I was able to use cash today because 冰淇凌很便宜。Usually, it is about $3. My best friend and I got a giant ice cream treat, but we weren’t able to finish it! After we ate our ice cream, we went and tried on clothing. We did not have the money to actually buy it, so we just tried it on. 我试试了一条黑色的裙子。我最好的朋友常告诉我我很漂亮，所以她说了“啊啊啊!很合适！” Unfortunately, I could not buy it. 太贵了。Even though I did not have the money to buy the skirt that day, my best friend and I had fun trying on the clothing. One of the only times I could pay for a skirt like that is on Black Friday! Stores put things on sale for low prices, and many people race to buy stuff before someone else does. I love Black Friday shopping at the Dayton mall, because I can go to many stores very quickly.

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你好，黃郁家！I am your new pen pal，我是哈思婷 (I'm Ursula) ！我爱买东西 (I love shopping), and here in Dayton, Ohio, there are many good places to shop. I enjoy going to The Greene, an outdoor mall with so many 商店 (stores) ！You can find pretty much every type of store here, beauty, clothing, food, books, games, technology, etc. Some of these stores can be very low prices while others can be very expensive. For example, one of my favorite stores at the Greene is 太贵了 (very expensive), Altar'd State is a 衣服商店 (clothing store) with 很可爱 (cute) 衣服 (clothing). At these stores there are always sales going on. Whether it's holiday sales, or just random ones, you can always find a deal. They all accept both cash and card, 可是我不知道 (but I don't know) if they accept returns/exchanges. Because I have never 换 (exchanged) items at these stores. 我爱买东西！很高兴认识你！再见 - 哈思婷

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你好林天佑， 我叫陆韦年

我英文名字William Lewis

我 am your new （新的）pen pal（笔友）

In the city of Dayton there is a market called 2nd （二）street market that I（我） really enjoy shopping at because(因为) they have a variety of shops（商店） from local vendors. In the market they have a variety of food stalls that sell(卖) foods from around the world which is cool （酷）. They also have a variety of stores(商店) that sell(卖) things like crystals, desserts, clothes, honey, and other various things from local vendors.  Sometimes they do special deals around the holidays in the market. For example, I （我） remember one time I (我) went to the market the bakery there was doing a deal where you could get a special deal if you bought 6（六） pretzels it would be 20(二十块) which is cheaper than if you bought them individually.  Typically, the food there is between 10(十块) to 20（二十块） dollars. In the Dayton area other than this market there is malls, outlet stores, and festivals where you can buy（买东西） stuff.  I （我）typically will try to pay for stuff with cash when I （我） have enough money because a lot of stores（商店） prefer if you pay in cash. When I(我) don’t have cash, I（我） will typically pay with a credit card. A lot of stores (商店) in the market do not really do exchanges or returns because they are smaller businesses. In malls and other stores though it is a lot easier to return or exchange things that you buy (买东西). When I (我) am shopping in online stores (上网商店) I (我)really enjoy it because （因为） it can be very convenient and sometimes you can find stuff on there that you can’t find in stores (商店).  I （我）do prefer though going to a physical store because that is more exciting than online stores (上网商店). I (我) really enjoy shopping in the city because they have a lot of unique shops and stores that you can’t really find elsewhere. Also, they have a lot of cool (酷) markets and festivals.

认识你很高兴

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你好林孟萱， 我叫陆韦年

我英文名字William Lewis

我 am your new （新的）pen pal（笔友）

In the city of Dayton there is a market called 2nd （二）street market that I（我） really enjoy shopping at because(因为) they have a variety of shops（商店） from local vendors. In the market they have a variety of food stalls that sell(卖) foods from around the world which is cool （酷）. They also have a variety of stores(商店) that sell(卖) things like crystals, desserts, clothes, honey, and other various things from local vendors.  Sometimes they do special deals around the holidays in the market. For example, I （我） remember one time I (我) went to the market the bakery there was doing a deal where you could get a special deal if you bought 6（六） pretzels it would be 20(二十块) which is cheaper than if you bought them individually.  Typically, the food there is between 10(十块) to 20（二十块） dollars. In the Dayton area other than this market there is malls, outlet stores, and festivals where you can buy（买东西） stuff.  I （我）typically will try to pay for stuff with cash when I （我） have enough money because a lot of stores（商店） prefer if you pay in cash. When I(我) don’t have cash, I（我） will typically pay with a credit card. A lot of stores (商店) in the market do not really do exchanges or returns because they are smaller businesses. In malls and other stores though it is a lot easier to return or exchange things that you buy (买东西). When I (我) am shopping in online stores (上网商店) I (我)really enjoy it because （因为） it can be very convenient and sometimes you can find stuff on there that you can’t find in stores (商店).  I （我）do prefer though going to a physical store because that is more exciting than online stores (上网商店). I (我) really enjoy shopping in the city because they have a lot of unique shops and stores that you can’t really find elsewhere. Also, they have a lot of cool (酷) markets and festivals.

认识你很高兴！

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马安娜 Aalna Makote - Easton Mall Columbus OH

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马安娜 Aalna Makote - Easton Mall Columbus OH

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你好劉睿軒 ！我叫马安娜！ 我想 to share 我的 买东西 experience in the city with you! One of my favorite places the shop is the Easton Mall in Columbus which is the capital city of Ohio. 我喜欢这 mall because it has both indoor and outdoor areas. So, you can walk around outside when the weather is nice but also stay inside when it's too hot or cold. In the city you can find many different types of 商店 and malls. There are big shopping malls with well-known brands like Nike and Macy's. You can also shop at store not at the mall， like Target or Walmart. Depending on where you shop the price (钱) changes. Most stores accept cash, credit cards, and even Apple Pay. Return and 交换 policies vary between stores. So, like a 大商店 could allow returns within a certain number of days if you have a receipt. And 小商店might have a no return policy. And also, some places only allow 交换 instead of refunds, which 我不喜欢. Do you enjoy shopping in your city? 您想去哪里？

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你好 黃敬鈞。Every year, me and my parents go to Costa Rica to visit family. The biggest city is San Jose, which is where most of my family lives. There are many different stores (商店) to shop at there, but I often go to the biggest mall in the city, Lincoln Plaza, with my cousins. There I buy food and clothing (衣服). I really like to buy ice cream (我很喜欢买冰淇淋) from a store called POPS. There is a pink (粉色) ice cream drink that I like a lot called a Churchill. Last time I went, there was a very long line outside of the store for the city's soccer team because they were releasing a new jersey (T恤衫). Whenever I have to wait for something to drop like that, I usually shop online (上网买东西). I use cash to buy things at the mall. They don't accept US dollars (美元), so I have to use Costa Rican money (钱). Most things are the same price (价格) or more expensive (太贵了), and there aren't many discounts (打折). It is very fun to spend time with my cousins by walking around and shopping (买东西).

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你好黃鈺, 我叫汤迈登！ I am your new pen pal! I will share with you my shopping experience from 2 weeks ago in Columbus, Ohio at the Polaris Fashion Place. 我的哥哥 (my older brother) lives in Columbus currently because that's where he goes to college. We went to a conventional mall, except this mall, like many in the city, had a couple of luxury stores. Many people that live in major cities 有很多钱 (have lots of money). One store I bought a couple of items from was a vintage clothing store. In today's fashion, many people in America love buying/wearing older or "vintage“ clothing. I personally really enjoy these stores and stop by anytime I see one, at least to check out what they have. Vintage clothing can be very fairly priced or very expensive, with some ranging from 二十块 (20 dollars) to 白五十块 (150 dollars) or more. That was my shopping experience; I hope you enjoyed it!

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Hyderabad, India Sanjana Bhattu       巴珊娜

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Hyderabad, India Sanjana Bhattu       巴珊娜

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你好！Last summer in 2024, I went to a trip to India with my family. Specifically, we went to South India, which is also a very diverse place like all of India, but definitely more different than North India. 我和我的妈妈很喜欢买东西 in India. That is because we can find a lot of different Indian jewelry and 衣服 in person, which we can't easily find in 美国 obviously. There is a huge variety of stores in Hyderabad, this varies from 商场, 写点, 餐厅, 珠宝店, and plenty of street food as well. Usually, it is very rushed and filled with people during all times of the day. There is also a lot of convenient online shopping. For instance, we could easily order food or any goods online, and they could be delivered to our house within 30 minutes. This was very convenient for us, when we were craving a late-night snack or forgetting to buy a grocery item. What I noticed during my trip to India, was that it was very hard to negotiate prices with the 售货员. It often it very compromisable, but definitely depends on the 商店 and 售货员. One of the common ways to pay in India now, is through online transactions, where you can scan a QR code. It isn't really that hard to exchange (交换) in India and is very common to policies like in the US and definitely like across most of Asia. One of the most unique things in India is that when 我想买一条连衣裙，and the 售货员问我， “您洗一下?" That is when I found out the dress was 不合适。Fortunatley in certain dress stores they tailor the dress immediately after you buy it to correctly fit you and give it to you right away. Overall, I really love shopping in India, even though it was kind of chaotic. Thank you for reading, 再见！

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你好許喬茵! 你好陳品丞！ 我叫贝美迪！ 我的英文名字是 Madison. 很高兴认识你们！A couple of years ago, my family (我的家人) went to Los Angeles, California for fall break. It was to celebrate my sister's birthday(我的姐姐生日), which was the same week (星期). For lunch (午饭), we went to eat(去吃饭) at a restaurant(餐厅) called the Great White. They stay eco-friendly by using recyclable materials such as paper straws. You can buy breakfast, lunch, and clothes online (买早饭，午饭，和衣服网上) and eat in person. If you spend more than $75 (七十五美元) you receive a $25 （二十五美元） discount. Because Los Angeles is a busy place, the wait was 1 hour, which is not suitable for me(不合适). Once we were seated, my sister saw that they sold pizza. I asked the waitress what the cheapest pizza was（最便宜的比萨是什么)。 She said it was the $24 Margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan, basil, and olive oil. Knowing the pizza was as big as my mom's pizza(这个披萨和我妈妈的披萨一样大), I asked my sister (我问我姐姐) if we could split the pizza. It tasted amazing! I asked my mother if I could buy something(爱东西) from the store（商店）. I liked a T-shirt (我喜欢一个 T 恤衫) design that had their logo on the front. She said that the clothes were too expensive(衣服太贵了) and that I could not exchange their clothes(我不能换他们的衣服)。

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你好！(Hello) Lily, I am your new pen pal! Last Summer, 我的家和我 (my family and I) went to Disney Springs, a shopping center in Florida. There are many different places to go, including restaurants, stores, and even a movie theater! 我最喜欢的商店试 (My favorite store is) the LEGO store. Outside of the store, there are huge builds made by employees. Usually, there are also really good deals! When I pay for something, I usually use my debit card. This is attached to the money I make from work, so I can spend my money on things I can enjoy! 我也喜欢网上买东西，（I also enjoy shopping online） but it is difficult when you have to wait for items to arrive at our house. It is easy to order whatever I want but takes a long time for delivery. Overall, 我很喜欢买东西！ (I really like shopping) 认识你，很高兴！再见！ (It is nice to meet you. Goodbye!)

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你好 Emma！

Hi, my name is Carson Clark! （你好，我的名字是张卡森。) Nice to meet you! （认识你很高兴！）I usually buy stuff (买东西）online because I hate social interaction. Even if I wanted to, however （即使我想，然而）, I couldn't because （因为） there aren't very many local stores （商店）near me. The one local store we go to is called （我们去的一家当地的商店叫） Steiner's. It is a small country market that is about 15 minutes （一十五分） away from where I live. It has a lot of cheap groceries like eggs and meats. It also has a lot of very cheap candies as well, like watermelon hard candies. Online, I like to buy （我喜欢买） stuff from this small site called TheCubicle. It is a website for buying all sorts of different Rubik's Cubes and puzzles （魔方和谜题）.

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你好蕭丞鈞！

Hi, my name is Carson Clark! （你好，我的名字是张卡森。) Nice to meet you! （认识你很高兴！）I usually buy stuff (买东西）online because I hate social interaction. Even if I wanted to, however （即使我想，然而）, I couldn't because （因为） there aren't very many local stores （商店）near me. The one local store we go to is called （我们去的一家当地的商店叫） Steiner's. It is a small country market that is about 15 minutes （一十五分） away from where I live. It has a lot of cheap groceries like eggs and meats. It also has a lot of very cheap candies as well, like watermelon hard candies. Online, I like to buy （我喜欢买） stuff from this small site called TheCubicle. It is a website for buying all sorts of different Rubik's Cubes and puzzles （魔方和谜题）.

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你好余翊萱！ I want to tell you about my shopping experience from last Friday.

上周五 - 我和我的朋友去买东西。我们去 Oregon District in Dayton. The Oregon District is a street shopping center with many small businesses. There are restaurants and stores. My favorite store is the record store, where you can buy lots of different types of music. 我很喜欢听音乐。That is where my picture is from! While shopping, I bought a record, two cat decorations for my room, two CDs, a sweater, and two stickers. 这件sweater 很漂亮！I ended up spending around 七十五块 （$75 US dollars. ）

When shopping, I pay using either a credit card, cash, or Apple Pay on my phone. After shopping, my friend and I went to eat. Since it was Friday night, many restaurants were busy. So, my friend and I called ahead to reserve a table. It was a very fun shopping experience!

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你好許洺瑄 我叫竹思婷，我是新笔友。我的家人 usually shop in the Dayton area. 这是 Sams Club, a store where you buy different foods in bulk. It is similar to Costco in many aspects, such as buying in bulk, requiring a membership, etc. The Dayton area doesn't have a lot of options when shopping for clothes and accessories so typically we go further out to places like The Greene (a shopping mall in Kettering), The Fairfield mall or even Cincinnati if it's a special day and were travelling pretty far out.

I do alot of 上网买东西. The app I use the most being Amazon. The most prominent deals being during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Each of those days resulting in deals cross different stores. Though, due to inflation and greed most of the deals aren't always that good. 我很喜欢买东西 in person. Especially among my friends at different malls. As for payment I usually use Debit card for different clothing items and food. But cash only when I go to places that only accept cash, like the Skating rink downtown.

As for return most stores are pretty understanding as long as you have either a receipt or your email, so the only hassle is driving back to the place! Finishing off, Dayton isn't anything special.

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你好廖科皓！我是裴仁卓。

I love shopping (我喜欢买东西）, especially in unique places! Every place has something different to offer, and it is fun to explore different things! Let's take Dubai for example. Dubai is not the typical place I would go shopping, but it certainly is one of the best! When I went to the Dubai mall, I was amazed. I would find products ranging from five dollars （五块钱）to fifty million dollars (五千万）! This mall is actually very interesting （很有意思）since the world's tallest （很高） building is connected to it! The stores （商店）in the mall are very expensive and successful brands, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Balenciaga, etc. There are also many good restaurants （餐厅）in the mall that gives a perfect view of the Burj Khalifa! Payment methods and return or exchange policies are roughly the same as others with card or cash payments and 90 （十九） day return policy. Dubai has many areas where there are many great street shopping stores! In Dubai, believe it or not, everything is mostly Indian, it is almost like you are in India （印度）. You would find many jewelry stores, with some of the rarest pieces of jewelry in the world, including the world's largest and most expensive (贵）gold ring.

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你好何睿鈞！我是裴仁卓。

I love shopping (我喜欢买东西）, especially in unique places! Every place has something different to offer, and it is fun to explore different things! Let's take Dubai for example. Dubai is not the typical place I would go shopping, but it certainly is one of the best! When I went to the Dubai mall, I was amazed. I would find products ranging from five dollars （五块钱）to fifty million dollars (五千万）! This mall is actually very interesting （很有意思）since the world's tallest （很高） building is connected to it! The stores （商店）in the mall are very expensive and successful brands, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Balenciaga, etc. There are also many good restaurants （餐厅）in the mall that gives a perfect view of the Burj Khalifa! Payment methods and return or exchange policies are roughly the same as others with card or cash payments and 90 （十九） day return policy. Dubai has many areas where there are many great street shopping stores! In Dubai, believe it or not, everything is mostly Indian, it is almost like you are in India （印度）. You would find many jewelry stores, with some of the rarest pieces of jewelry in the world, including the world's largest and most expensive (贵）gold ring.

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你好 Annie (蘇品心)! Usually when I go shopping for clothes (买衣服), I go to a thrift store called Plato’s Closet. The prices are very cheap (很便宜), and they have a big selection of clothing, so I have a lot of choices! My family is going to Greece (我的家人去希腊) this summer when it’s very hot, so when I went shopping a few weeks ago, I wanted to buy skirts and short-sleeved shirts. (我要买裙子和T恤衫) My mom and I went to the store (我妈妈和我去商店), and I bought a long blue skirt (我买一条长蓝色的裙子) 。It’s very pretty! (这条裙子很漂亮) I tried on five t-shirts and bought two of them. They are both green. (我试了五件T恤衫，买了两件。那是蓝色的.) I don’t go online shopping, but my mom likes it. (我妈妈喜欢网上买东西。)  Most of the places I go shopping are in my hometown of Beavercreek, including places like Kohl’s, Walmart, Macy’s, and more. I really love sales, and my family orders a lot online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in November (十一月。) The most common way to pay in the US is with a credit card because it is fast, and you don’t have to carry a lot of money around. I have one of my parents’ credit cards attached to my phone, so I can use my phone to pay for things if they aren’t with me. Returning clothes (换衣服) is quite easy both online and in-person, but some stores have a no return policy, which is frustrating, especially when you can’t try on the item before buying it. Shopping in Beavercreek is unique because we have a lot of thrift stores, which are a great option for those who want to buy clothes without spending a lot of money. I love shopping! (我很喜欢买东西!)  再见, I hope we talk soon (我们说后再吧)！