Belarus

The listing says beginners are welcome but never mentions how partners are chosen. Helping set up would give me something useful to do before introductions. The only thing I definitely do not own is the specialist gear shown in one picture.

I can't leave the bags at a station locker and still reach the appointment. The smaller bag contains papers that need to stay beside me. I am not looking for a famous cafe—just a chair with the bags in sight.

I know the amount in pieces, not the usual weight. The scale faces the vendor. Because of that, I can't learn much by watching the numbers. I only need enough for one dinner and have one little tote with me.

I can call during lunch, although the shop may be busiest then. The shop is far enough away that a second visit would ruin my afternoon. The repair itself is simple; confirming which item is mine is the awkward part.

The line is moving fast. Because of that, I need one question rather than a full explanation. The menu is brief and the kitchen is partly hidden from the counter. I am comfortable choosing something else if the answer is uncertain.

My phone battery is low enough that circling the block is a poor strategy. I can call the shop, although I first need to know which detail to quote. I want the parcel, not a tour of every doorway on the block.