Culture:Shoe size systems

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【明報專訊】The Smarties hope to have a fun evening at the bowling alley, but Eason spoils it.

「 MoMo: Hello, may I have a pair of size 38 bowling shoes? 」

「 Bill: I want a pair of size 38 too. 」

「 Pat: A pair of size 40 please. 」

「 Dr Panda: Me too. 」

「 Eason: Here are two pairs of size 38, and a pair of 40 for you. 」

「 Eason: This pair is size 40, which you asked for. 」

「 Pat: We are not in the States, and my feet are not THAT big! 」

■ Culture tips

Different shoe-size systems are used in different countries. The European and US systems are commonly used. However, they are not fully standardised and should serve only as a reference. Exact shoe sizes vary according to type and manufacturer.

(see the table)

■ English highway:

The States

Colloquially, the States refers to the US.

e.g. My aunt moved to the States five years ago.

■Glossary

bowling alley (n) 保齡球館

spoil (v) 毀掉

reference (n) 參考

manufacturer (n) 生產商

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