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Friends – Ross shopping

Satchel Cowles

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Warm-up Questions

When you go shopping with friends, what can go wrong?
Do you usually trust your own style, or a friend's advice?
What kind of clothes do you think someone might buy in a “Ross shopping” scene?

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Friends – Ross shopping

Not impressed with the store (00:00 – 00:21)

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1. What does the speaker think about the store at the beginning?

It’s too crowded to shop comfortably.
It’s expensive but worth it.
It’s amazing and they want to buy everything.
They won’t find anything and the items are ridiculous.

2. Which item does the speaker specifically say they do NOT want?

Anything silver
Anything with stripes
Anything blue
Anything made of cotton

3. What is another thing the speaker refuses to wear?

Anything with padlocks on it
Anything with a logo
Anything with buttons
Anything with pockets

Friends – Ross shopping

A sweater and some questionable math (00:21 – 01:00)

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1. How does one speaker describe the sweater?

Ugly and scratchy
Old-fashioned and heavy
Beautiful and really soft
Too small and tight

2. What was the discounted price of the sweater?

700 dollars
255 dollars
350 dollars
200 dollars

3. What does the speaker say about the math and logic?

They are too advanced to understand.
They are taking a serious hit today.
They are the reason to buy it.
They are perfect today.

Friends – Ross shopping

Trying on clothes and a persuasive plan (01:00 – 01:35)

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1. What does one person suggest the other person should do while they choose clothes?

Go home and come back later
Go ask the cashier for help
Call a friend for advice
Just go take a walk

2. Why does the speaker want the person to wear what is suggested?

Because it will look sexy on guys and impress someone
Because it is the cheapest option
Because it matches the sweater
Because it is required by the store

3. What does the final line suggest (as a joke)?

The pants will definitely be too big.
The pants might be uncomfortable to wear.
Buying pants is always a bad idea.
Wearing the pants might lead to a romantic/sexual opportunity.

Friends – Ross shopping

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1. What is the main situation in the clip?

Someone is learning math in a classroom.
People are shopping and disagree about clothing style.
Two people argue about returning a gift.
A person is applying for a job.

2. What kind of humor is used when they talk about the discount?

A joke about incorrect math/logic
A serious warning about money problems
A historical reference
A scary story about being robbed

3. What is one person trying to do for the other person?

Teach them how to sew
Convince them to buy and wear new clothes
Stop them from shopping forever
Help them get a refund

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Friends – Ross shopping

Do you think it’s helpful or annoying when a friend tells you what to wear? Why?
What clothing styles seem “out there” to you? Give examples.
Have you ever been persuaded to buy something you didn’t want at first? What happened?
Is it okay to use attraction/sexiness as a reason to convince someone to dress a certain way? Why or why not?