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Exercise 204. Read and discuss the article.
Tips to Make Running Errands Easier. https://blog.nycm.com/2019/07/tips-
to-make-running-errands-easier.html
1. Call ahead (звони заранее): Have a prescription (рецепт от врача) to pick
up (забрать)? Do you need a specific item (определённый предмет) from
the grocery store (в продуктовом магазине)? It’s always a good idea to call
your destination (пункт назначения) first to be sure whatever you’re picking
up (забираете) is available (доступно). There is nothing worse than taking
the time, and gas, to drive to your destination (пункта назначения) and not
be able to get what you need. A simple phone call to double check
(перепроверить) will save you time in the long run (в долгосрочной
перспективе)!
2. Make a list ahead of time (заранее): Before you begin errands, make a
physical list (not a mental (мысленный) list) of everything that needs to be
accomplished (сделано). Once that is done, create an order in which they’ll
be completed most efficiently (самым эффективным способом). You don’t
want to waste time back tracking (отслеживать в обратном порядке).
3. Bring something to occupy (занять) you: Waiting in line is annoying
(раздражительно) and frustrating (печально) to most people. Sometimes,
there is nothing you can do, so why get mad? Instead (вместо этого), play a
game on your phone, read a magazine or newspaper, or call a friend to
chat. This will make the time pass quicker.
4. Think of the time: Since most people work during the weekdays, they spend
the weekend running errands. This increase (увеличение) in traffic can make
stores crowded (переполненным людьми), lines longer and traffic worse. If
you have energy to run errands after work at night, you will find you can
complete them much quicker.
5. Bulk shopping (делать покупки оптом/большими количествами): If you
can, purchase items like toilet paper, paper towels, pet food and other non-
perishables (товары, которые не портятся) in bulk – or even online! You’ll
have fewer errands to run, plus, buying in bulk usually is cheaper – win, win!
Exercise 205. Watch the video 2.9 and answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgACfyfjFBI
- He did say 10 o’clock?
- Yeah! Do you know what this is about?
- It says “stab me” (ударь меня ножом) in the memo (записка). It’s funny
how he gets all over my ass (наезжать на мою задницу) if I’m a minute
late but then he makes us wait fifteen.

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