A big American supermarket can have thirty aisles, a deli counter, a bakery and six checkout lanes. Sooner or later you can't find the one thing you came for, and you need to ask. Grocery English is short and practical: where is it, do you have it, how much, and how do you want to pay.
A few American details help. Meat and cheese at the deli counter are sold by the pound, so you'll hear "half a pound" and "a pound and a half". At checkout, the cashier may ask if you have a rewards card, which gives members lower prices. And "paper or plastic?" is about bags; saying "I brought my own" is common now.
Phrases
asking where to find something
asking if the store sells something
the store has none left
asking if food was made or delivered today
ordering at the deli counter
two for the price of one
cheaper than usual for a short time
the cashier asks if you're a member
the cashier asks which kind of bag you want
you don't need store bags
checking if a checkout lane is working
a fast checkout for a few items
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