5/28 Shopping Habits

DIALOG>> We can get good deals.

A: I need some new clothes.
B: Really? Do you want to go shopping?
A: Sure. When do you want to go?
B: How about this weekend?
A: Sounds like a plan. Where do you want to go?
B: Let's go to an outlet mall. We can get good deals there.
* sounds like a plan: 괜찮을 것 같은데
* get good deals: (물건을) 싸게 사다


RESPONSE>> Let's talk about your shopping habits.

I wouldn't say that I'm a shopaholic, but I must admit that I do have a weak spot for shopping.
* have a weak[soft] spot for: ~에 약점이 있다.
ex> Parents have a soft spot for their children.

I probably go once a week on average, shopping mainly for clothes and shoes.

I don't buy luxury designer brands as I can't afford them.
* luxury designer brand[label]: 명품 브랜드
ex> She always wears luxury designer brands.
ex> I can't afford to buy a new car right now.

I like to stick to reasonably priced brands because I think they provide better value for money.
* better value for money: 가격 대비 좋은 (상품) 가치
ex> I have to stick to the plan.
ex> The online shopping mall offers better value for money.

The purchases do add up though and sometimes I end up totally overshooting my budget.
* overshoot one's budget: 예산을 초과하다
ex> You have to be careful not to overshoot your budget.

I'm trying to cut back on my spending these days.
* cut back on one's spending: 지출을 줄이다
ex> They decided to cut back on their spending.

Underground shopping malls are the best place for great bargains.

I'm pretty good at haggling for prices.
* haggle for prices: 가격을 흥정하다
* great bargain: 탁월한 거래[구매], 싼 흥정

I end up getting more discounts than other people.


@ You do too much impulsive buying.  넌 충동 구매를 너무 많이 해.
I couldn't get my eyes off them.  이것을 보고 눈을 뗄 수가 없었어.

1. All my friends have a weak spot for shopping.
2. I'll stick to my initial plan.
3. The computer provides better value for money.
4. My mother told me to cut back on my spending.