Think about the last time you had to run errands for yourself or for someone else. Talk with family members, teachers, and friends about the last time you and they had to run errands. Tell them where you went, how you got there, and what you did or bought in each place. Ask them about the last time they had to run errands. Find out with whom they went, where they went, and what they did.

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Certainly! Here’s how you might approach a conversation about running errands with family members, teachers, and friends.


You: Hey everyone! I was just thinking about the last time I had to run errands. For me, it was last weekend. I needed to grab some groceries and run a few other small tasks.

Family Member: Oh really? Where did you go?

You: I started at the local supermarket. I took my car and picked up fruits, vegetables, and some snacks. After that, I went to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for my grandmother. It took me a few hours, but I got everything done!

Family Member: Nice! I remember the last time I had to run errands was just a few weeks ago. I went with your aunt. We stopped by the bank first because she needed to make a deposit. Then we went to a clothing store to buy some new outfits for an event. We used her car, and it was pretty fun to spend the day together!

You: That sounds great! Did you find anything good at the clothing store?

Family Member: Yes, we both found some nice dresses!


Next, you can ask a teacher or friend:

You: Hey [Friend/Teacher's Name], when was the last time you had to run errands?

Friend/Teacher: Oh, I think it was last week! I went with my sister. We needed to visit the post office to ship a package, and then we went to a hardware store for some supplies for a DIY project.

You: How did you get there?

Friend/Teacher: We took her car. We made a day out of it and even stopped for lunch afterward.

You: Sounds like a productive day! Did you finish your DIY project?

Friend/Teacher: Almost! We still need a few more things, but we made good progress.


By having a back-and-forth conversation, you can gather lots of interesting details about everyone’s recent errands, which often lead to funny or memorable stories!