English
English
Sarah
Stephanie
What are we doing?
Extreme cheapskates
Procedure for Watch and Listen Assignment
30 seconds per question
Before each video, a question is shown that you answer after watching the fragment
Fragments last between 30 seconds and a few minutes
Rules
Pay attention while watching the video and checking your answers.
After answering the question, wait a moment for the rest to finish.
“How does Sarah make sure she gets food?”
“How does Sarah make sure she gets food?”
She takes leftovers from her work.
She gets food from a neighbor.
She buys discounted food that is close to its expiration date.
She asks for free food at restaurants at the end of the day.
“How does Sarah get her clothing?”
“How does Sarah get her clothing?”
She swaps clothes with friends to save money.
She makes her own clothes from old sheets and curtains.
She takes clothes from trash bins behind clothing stores.
She buys damaged clothes that are discounted and repairs them herself.
“How does Sarah rinse her car?”
“How does Sarah rinse her car?”
She uses small bottles of water.
She uses rainwater during a rain shower.
She never washes her car to save water.
She uses leftover dishwater from doing the dishes.
“What does Sarah’s family think of the way she spends money?”
“What does Sarah’s family think of the way she spends money?”
They admire her frugal lifestyle and take her as an example.
They worry that she wastes too much money on unnecessary things.
They want her to just spend her money.
They find it funny and support her in everything she does.
“What is Sarah’s family’s plan to make her spend money anyway?”
“What is Sarah’s family’s plan to make her spend money anyway?”
They suggest going only to restaurants where you have to pay for your own meal.
They want her to pay the bill when they go out to eat.
They invite her to an all-you-can-eat restaurant.
They convince her to order an expensive bottle of wine and pay for it.
“How does Sarah save money on food when dining out?”
“How does Sarah save money on food when dining out?”
She always shares the cheapest dish on the menu with someone else.
She only orders a glass of water and eats free bread or snacks from the restaurant.
She asks for sample portions of dishes and eats only those.
She brings ready-made food and has the restaurant prepare it.
“Does Sarah get out of paying the bill?”
“Does Sarah get out of paying the bill?”
Yes, she says she forgot her wallet and lets someone else pay.
No, she offers to split the bill, but only calculates her own part precisely.
No, she pays the bill reluctantly.
Yes, she suggests washing dishes instead of paying.
This was the end of video 1. Let’s now continue and take a look at Stephanie.
for video 2 you get no breaks and have to answer every question on your answer sheet during the video
“How did Stephanie learn how to save on laundry detergent?”
She learned it by watching videos on the internet.
She read an extensive manual about the use of laundry detergent.
She guessed and kept experimenting until she found a method that worked.
She bases it on her work, as if she is drawing blood.
“How does Stephanie save on lighting in her house?”
She uses a single incandescent bulb that she carries from room to room.
She only uses candles to light her house.
She leaves all the curtains open so that she only needs natural light.
She uses a flashlight instead of lamps to light her rooms.
“How long is Patrick allowed to shower?”
He may shower for only 5 minutes, including brushing his teeth.
He may shower as long as there is still hot water.
He may shower for a maximum of 2 minutes.
He may shower for only 30 seconds to save water.
“What does Stephanie do with the boiling water?”
She lets it cool and uses it to water her plants.
She pours it directly back into the tap to save water.
She saves it to make soup later.
She reuses it, even if it’s no longer clean.
“How does Stephanie feel about the soccer party?”
She is excited because she hopes everyone brings food and drinks.
She wants to cancel it because she prefers not to host a party.
She’s not looking forward to it because she doesn’t want to spend extra money on guests.
She likes it but worries about cleaning up afterward.
“What does Stephanie do to save money in the store?” 2 answers correct
She only takes the edible part of products.
She buys products in bulk and divides them into smaller portions at home.
She only buys discounted food that is close to its expiration date.
She brings coupons and negotiates the price at the checkout.
“How does Stephanie cook her lasagna?”
She heats it on a radiator to save energy.
She puts it on an electric hotplate that is already warm from other use.
She cooks it in a slow cooker so it uses less electricity.
She puts it in the dishwasher along with the dirty dishes.
“What do Patrick’s friends think of Stephanie’s house rules and habits for saving money?”
They find it uncomfortable and hard to adapt to.
They fully respect her rules and even try to apply them at home.
They admire her creativity but would never do it themselves.
They find it funny and joke about it during their visit.
This is the end of the questions.
Now think pair share about:
would sacrifice luxury and quality to save money?