- Shopping often makes many people feel nervous.
- Buying things to share causes more anxiety.
- People worry about making others feel unhappy.
- Not knowing other people's likes raises worry.
- If people expect different tastes, stress grows.
- Knowing preferences usually lowers stress and boosts confidence.
- You can ask about choices instead of guessing.
- Pick popular items or offer several choices.
- Stores can sell mixed packs to help people decide.
- Shared purchases are more a social action.
Difficult words
- anxiety — a strong feeling of worry and nervousness
- preference — a choice you like more than otherspreferences
- confidence — a feeling that you can do something
- social — about people and group interaction
- share — to give or use something with othersShared
- choice — one thing you pick from two or morechoices
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Discussion questions
- Do you feel nervous when you shop?
- Do you ask people about their tastes before you buy?
- Do you buy things to share with others?
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