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8. Shop Smart! Welcome to our monthly “Shop Smart” interviews. This month’s question was, “where do you like to shop for food?” Read to find out where your neighbors are shopping! Nina: When I was a child, there were a lot of local stores downtown. There was a bakery, a butcher, and a fruit and vegetable market. But then they built a big supermarket. After that, all the small stores closed. They weren’t as convenient as the supermarket, and they were more expensive. So, we have to go to the supermarket now. Well, at least the parking is easier there. Patrick: I always shop at the supermarket because it’s the most convenient place for me. Shopping at the smaller stores downtown is a real hassle. They’re only open from 9:00 to 5:30, and I usually work until 6:00 or 7:00. They’re closed on Sundays, too. The supermarket is open longer hours, and it’s open every day. And you can buy everything at one store. Jiwon: I go to the farmers’ market because it has the freshest food. If I go to the supermarket, the fruits and vegetables come from all over the world. Why get food from the other side of the world when you can get it from a local farm? It’s expensive, it’s bad for the environment, and it’s not as healthy as eating local food. Vincent: I’m really busy and I don’t like shopping, so I shop for almost everything online. I order my groceries on the supermarket’s website, and they deliver everything to my house. It’s quicker and easier than going to a store, and it’s cheaper, too. I don’t understand why anyone goes to the supermarket!

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