Exploring Local Culture Through Supermarket Shopping

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What did the author observe shoppers in a Parisian supermarket grabbing besides chips?

  • Candies and chocolates
  • Frozen pizzas
  • Boxes of biscuits (correct)
  • Paper towels

Which activity offers a glimpse into the lives of locals that you can't experience just by walking the streets or visiting museums?

  • Visiting historical monuments
  • Eating at international food chains
  • Participating in guided tours
  • Shopping at local markets (correct)

What snack does the author's friend have fond memories of from her time in London?

  • Potato chips
  • Soda cans
  • Jaffa Cakes (correct)
  • Gummy bears

What did one friend of the author's mother do in every place they traveled?

<p>Visited local grocery stores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest is a reason to visit a local coffee shop when traveling?

<p>To immerse into local culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dishes were shoppers in Paris likely preparing with the supplies they bought from the supermarket?

<p>Dinner, kid's meals, and party desserts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the author's initial experience trying to find Lay's Poulet Rôti chips after returning home?

<p>The author had no luck finding the chips initially. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the online discourse surrounding Lay's Poulet Rôti chips?

<p>There was more online discussion than one would expect for a potato chip. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about ordering foreign snacks from third-party sellers online?

<p>It is a gamble in terms of sanity and food safety. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one way to make foreign snacks more accessible?

<p>Subscribing to international snack subscription boxes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest is part of the allure of snacks discovered while traveling?

<p>The elusiveness of the snacks and the hope of enjoying them again on a future trip. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recommendation does the author make for travelers?

<p>Visit a grocery or convenience store during their trip. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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