Accessories & Essentials
The exhaustive master guide to what we wear and carry! Select the tabs below to switch between jewelry, accessories, tour essentials, and idioms.
Purse vs. Wallet 🎬
Watch Teacher Sopheak explain the difference between a purse, a handbag, and a wallet. This is one of the most common confusions when dealing with lost and found items on a tour!
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Hi Sokha! In American English, they are often used to mean the exact same thing. But in British English, a 'purse' is a small pouch for coins, and a 'handbag' is the larger bag you carry on your shoulder. 👜
What are "shades"? Are they the same as sunglasses?
Yes! "Shades" is just a very common, informal slang word for sunglasses because they provide shade for your eyes. It is very natural to say "I forgot my shades!" 😎
Teacher, what is the exact difference between a purse and a handbag?