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Adulting 101

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  • A coupon says "Not valid with any other offer."  What does that mean?
    You cannot use the coupon with any other discount.
  • What does the symbol RX stand for?
    prescription
  • In an ad for a house you read "2 BA."  What does that mean?
    The house has two bathrooms.
  • A bank officer asks you, "What is your monthly income?" What is he asking you?
    How much money do you make each month?
  • What do you call the person who works in a bank and cashes and deposits your checks?
    bank teller
  • Why would you go to the customer service department at a store.
    Return an item.  Something you bought was broken.  Pick up an item you left at the store.  Pick up an item you ordered
  • Name two types of bank accounts.
    Checking account and savings account.
  • What is another name for a drugstore?
    pharmacy
  • A park is open 8 a.m. until dusk. When does it close?
    When the sun sets.
  • A card says "No postage necessary if mailed in the U.S." What does that mean?
    You don't have to put a stamp on it. The postage has been prepaid.
  • What do you call the person who fills your prescription at the drugstore?
    pharmacist
  • The ad for a house says in has an "eat in kitchen."  What size would you expect the kitchen to be?
    Big enough for a small table to fit in
  • A bus/train schedule directs you to locate your destination to determine your departure time? What is the destination and what is the departure time?
    Destination = where you are going.   Departure time= time when you are leaving
  • What is tipping in a restaurant? What is considered a good tip at a restaurant?
    Giving extra money to the server for good service. 15-20% would be a good tip.
  • What is the title of the person who is the head of a city government?
    mayor (or first selectman / selectwoman).
  • What do you call the person who leads you to your table in a restaurant?
    host or hostess
  • You see a listing for Tom Johnson M.D.  What does M.D. stand for?
    Medical Doctor
  • A classified ad for a job says "Apply ASAP." What does ASAP mean?
    As Soon As Possible
  • A store manager gives you a raincheck for an item that is no longer in stock.  What does that mean?
    The store  will sell it to you at the sale price when it is back in stock..
  • In an ad for an apartment you see "3 BR."   What does that mean?
    The apartment has three bedrooms.
  • On a job application you see a request for your SSN. What is an SSN?
    Social Security Number.
  • You see a listing for Bill Carter D.D.S.  What does D.D.S. stand for?
    Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • What county do you live in?
    Fairfield County