6 Minute English: Shopping and Mood

In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Dan discuss the link between shopping and mood, introducing the concept of 'retail therapy'—shopping to improve one's mood. They explore how people often regret purchases made when feeling sad, bored, or stressed, a phenomenon known as 'buyer's remorse.' The team shares personal shopping habits, highlighting common items bought during low moods. A quiz question about online shopping habits is posed, with the answer revealed later. The episode concludes with a recap of key vocabulary and insights into the emotional impact of shopping.

Which country was mentioned as having the highest online spending per household?

• UK

• Germany

• USA

• Norway

What is the humorous term used to describe shopping to improve one's mood?

• Retail therapy

• Shopping spree

• Impulse buying

• Window shopping

What emotion is associated with the term 'down in the dumps'?

• Angry

• Sad

• Confused

• Excited

What is a 'pang' often used to describe?

• A type of food

• A sharp physical pain

• A shopping list

• A strong emotion

What type of items did Sam mention buying when feeling down?

• Books

• Food and drinks

• Jewelry

• Electronics

What did Catherine say she often buys but never uses?

• Furniture

• Gadgets

• Clothes

• Books

What is the term for the regret felt after making a purchase?

• Buyer's remorse

• Retail regret

• Shopping guilt

• Purchase regret

According to the survey, when are people more likely to regret their purchases?

• When they are sad

• When they are excited

• When they are relaxed

• When they are happy

What was the correct answer to the quiz question about online spending?

• Norway

• USA

• UK

• Germany

What does the phrase 'does the trick' mean?

• Fails to work

• Achieves the desired result

• Causes confusion

• Starts a problem