Discount Clothing Store
One of my favorite places to shop is a discount clothing store in my town. The store sells both new and used clothing, but everything is in good condition, and the prices are unbeatable. All of the clothing is hanging on racks for you to see, and there are sections for children, men, and women's clothing. If you find something you like, you can try it on in the dressing room. If it doesn't fit, or you don't like the way it looks on you (e.g., it's too tight or baggy on you), then you can just return it to the rack. A price tag on the clothing indicates its price, but if you find a flaw in the clothing, you might be able to receive an additional discount. The store will also alter your clothing for a small fee. Once you've decided on the items you want, you can purchase everything at the checkout counter. The store accepts cash, debit and credit cards, and personal checks. If you decide later that you want to return something, you have two weeks to return it to the store, with the receipt, for a full refund or store credit.
Part II: Discussion
Where do you usually buy your clothing? Have you every purchased clothing from a used clothing store? Why or why not? Is used clothing in fashion in your hometown?
Dentist's Office:
Dental Cleanings and Tooth Whitening
Every six months, I visit my dentist for a regular dental check up. At the dentist's office, a dental assistant will bring me into one of their private patient rooms and x-ray my teeth and gums to detect any problems inside my teeth. Then, the dentist reviews the x-rays and visually inspects my teeth to check to see if I have any dental problems like cavities. If he sees any cavities, he will clean and fill them. Of course, he first will give me a shot so I don't feel any pain. (He will anesthetize my gums so I don't feel any pain during the procedure.) After that, the dental assistant will clean my teeth by removing any plaque buildup on my teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that can damage your teeth. The assistant will also polish and floss my teeth at the end. I will also have the dentist whiten my teeth this time using a special procedure in his office. My dental insurance covers part of the cost of the dental cleaning and teeth fillings, but it doesn't cover non-essential procedures like tooth whitening.
Part II: Discussion
Visiting a dentist can be a different experience from office to office and from country to country. Describe one of your experiences to the dentist. Is there any reason why you might hesitate going to visit a dentist?