Jun.1 Eat Less Junk Food

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People Eat Less Junk Food When Buying Groceries Online

For people who just can't seem to pass up the candy or cookies but still want to cut down on unhealthy foods, there might be a simple solution — shopping for groceries online.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, looked at the shopping habits of 137 people over a period of 44 weeks between 2015 and 2017. The study found that, when shopping online, people spent an average of about $2.50 less on unhealthy impulse purchases, such as candy, ice cream and cakes, compared to shopping in stores.

While the study did not look at the reasons why people spent less on unhealthy foods when shopping online, the authors say that customers may not feel such a strong need to buy these products when they don't see them in person. Also, many supermarkets allow customers to use pre-saved shopping lists online, so they don't go around looking at other products.

When it comes to spending money on sugary drinks, and sweet and salty snacks, however, there seems to be no difference between shopping online and in stores. This is probably because many people plan on buying these items and purchase them regularly, the researchers say.

And while online shopping might help people make healthier food choices, it comes at a cost. Shoppers were found to spend 44% more money and purchase more items when buying groceries online.

The study also found that most shopping is still done in person, with participants ordering groceries online only around 20% of the time.

Questions:

What do you think of this article?

Have you ever bought groceries online? Why? Why not?

Why do you think people spent 44% more money when shopping for groceries online?

Are there any good points about buying groceries online?

Are there any bad points about buying groceries online?

What junk food do you like the most?

Do you often make impulse purchases when you go shopping?

Do you generally prefer sweet or salty snacks? Why?

What are your favorite sugary drinks? How often do you have them?

Are there any foods that you're trying to cut down on? Why?

Have you ever used Uber Eats? How was that?

May.25 English Words Even Natives Misuse

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Words That Even Native Speakers Use Incorrectly

English learners often say that they want to talk like a native speaker. But did you know that there are many words that even native speakers use incorrectly? Here are some examples.

"Poisonous" vs. "Venomous"
Something that's "poisonous" will harm you if you eat it, while something that's "venomous" will harm you if it bites you. For example, some plants are poisonous, while some snakes are venomous. However, you will hear many native speakers say "poisonous snake."

"Nauseous" vs. "Nauseated"
You might hear a native speaker say that they feel "nauseous" after a roller coaster ride. However, they should say that they're "nauseated." Something that causes nausea is "nauseous" and makes people feel "nauseated."

However, this mistake is so common that some dictionaries have added a second definition for "nauseous"!

"Depraved" vs. "Deprived"
If someone is "depraved," they do very bad things. For example, you might say bank robbers or some politicians are "depraved."

But if someone is "deprived," they don't have something they need. For example, to be "sleep-deprived" means that you haven't gotten enough sleep.

"Infamous"
Some native speakers use the word "infamous" to mean "very famous." However, to be "infamous" is to be famous for doing something bad! For example, a well-known bank robber can be described as "infamous," while the Korean boy band BTS is just "famous."

Questions:

When it comes to poisonous, what comes to your mind first? Why?

When it comes to venomous, what comes to your mind first? Why?

When it comes to infamous, what comes to your mind first? Why?

When it comes to famous, what comes to your mind first? Why?

Is there anything you are deprived of recently?

When it comes to nauseous, what comes to your mind first? Why?

May.18 Tattoo & Dress Code

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Virgin Atlantic Airline Allows Cabin Crew to Show Tattoos

Virgin Atlantic says it has become the first UK airline to allow its cabin crew to show their tattoos while at work.

Virgin announced the change on its website, saying that many people use tattoos to express themselves. Estelle Hollingsworth, chief people officer at Virgin Atlantic, wrote on the site that the company was happy to allow its people "to truly be themselves."

Before the change, employees had to hide their tattoos by using things like long sleeves and makeup. Virgin told Fortune that the airline's normal uniform includes a short-sleeved shirt, and that before the change employees would have to ask for a special long-sleeved shirt to help hide their tattoos.

Offensive tattoos and those from the neck up must still be hidden, however. But the company says head and neck tattoos may be allowed in the future.

The change comes after the company began a new campaign, "See the World Differently," in April, which celebrates the things that make its staff and customers special. A commercial for the campaign shows different types of people — some with tattoos — getting on a Virgin Atlantic flight as Gloria Gaynor's song, "I Am What I Am," plays.

The rule change also comes as the airline industry has had difficulty finding new employees as pandemic travel rules have decreased in many places. As more people have begun traveling by plane again, many UK airlines have had to cancel flights because they have not had enough staff.

Virgin Atlantic employed 500 new crew in January, and says it still expects to employ 300 more.

Questions:

What do you think of this article?

Do you have tattoo or have you ever thought of trying to get a tattoo?

Do you think Japanese airlines should take the same action about tattoos?

Is there any people who has tattoo around you like your workplace or so? What do you think of that?

If your child tells you he/she wants to have tattoo, how would you react?

Does your workplace have any rules about the employees' appearance? or what do you think of pierce, hair color, beard or mustache for your workplace?