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Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree,” what do you imagine happens in the video?
What kinds of feelings can a “shopping spree” create (excited, nervous, confident)? Why?
What problems can happen when someone goes shopping in an expensive store?

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Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

In the store: first impressions and a big plan (00:00 – 01:27)

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1. What does the speaker say stores are “nice to”?

Tourists
Credit cards
Children
People who ask questions

2. What does the speaker say they are going to do in the shop?

Return a lot of items
Ask for a discount
Look around but not buy anything
Spend an obscene amount of money

3. How does the other person describe the amount of money—just “profane” or what?

Impossible to spend
Totally normal
Not enough
Really offensive

Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

Flattery, business pressure, and using the card (01:27 – 02:56)

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1. What does the manager say about the customer when flattering him?

He looks tired
He is very funny
He is “not only handsome but a powerful man”
He is difficult to please

2. What business issue is mentioned on the phone?

A credit card was declined
The store is closing soon
A shipment is missing
The Navy contracts are stalled

3. What does the speaker say the young woman has?

A coupon
A dress already chosen
Their card
A store membership

Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

Returning to the store and a memorable line (02:56 – 04:32)

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1. What does the young woman say happened when she came in yesterday?

They offered her a job
They wouldn’t wait on her
They asked her to leave
They gave her a free gift

2. The employee says they work on what system?

Volunteer shifts
Commission
Hourly wage only
Tips

3. What does the young woman say is a “big mistake”?

Not remembering her
Buying a tie
Working on commission
Not serving her yesterday

Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

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1. What is a main idea in the beginning of the video?

Shopping is always relaxing
Stores treat everyone exactly the same
Stores treat people differently depending on money/status
Managers dislike customers who spend money

2. Why does the manager speak in an overly polite and flattering way?

To make the customers feel important and encourage big spending
To avoid doing any work
To end the conversation quickly
To get a better job in another store

3. What causes the change from shopping to a business phone call?

A family emergency
Pressure about a deal/offer and contracts
A fight between customers
A problem with the credit card

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Pretty Woman ~ Shopping Spree

Do you agree with the idea that stores are “nice to credit cards”? Why or why not?
When (if ever) is it acceptable to “suck up to” customers or bosses? Where is the line?
How does it feel to be judged by your appearance in a public place? What would you do in that situation?
Is the line “Big mistake. Big huge.” rude, funny, or powerful? Explain your opinion.