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terça-feira, 16 de junho de 2015

Shopping - Conversation topic

3- Shopping

Do you like or you don’t like to go shopping? What products do you like/dislike shopping? Do you like to buy online? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?

Showing Preference

I prefer
I’d prefer + V ing
I’d rather + V infinitive
I think we should
How about?
I like X better than Y
I feel like… V ing


Glossary

Mall
Grocery
Supermarket
Aisle
Brand
Cash
Credit Card
Cheque
Escalator
Salesperson
Cashier
Sale
Discount
Shelf
Trolley


Facts Every Online Shopper Must Know

With the emergence of the internet in the early 90s, a lot of things became possible to achieve, including online banking and online shopping or e-commerce. However, bad and insecure sites can be out there.
It is therefore very important for every shopper to be armed with the right information before shopping online so as to save the stress of regretting the purchase. 
So, here are some facts you must know in order to have a successful shopping experience.

1. Research the product

You must do a complete research on the product so that you have enough information about the products you intend purchasing. One of the advantages of doing a vast research on the kind of products you want is that it gives you the ability to locate the right kind of brands. By combining a lot of online stores, you become a smarter shopper. You can take advantage of the internet and its offers.

2. Product Reviews Always Help

If you have always ignored product reviews on several shopping sites, quit that attitude! Good product reviews are written for one thing: to give you an idea of what to expect when you actually start using the product. With this in mind, why should you ignore such reviews?

3. Compare Prices

There is an avalanche of stores for you to check different types of goods. Therefore without doubt, the availability of several other online stores makes it very easy for you to compare prices of these different products. This eventually helps you to arrive at the best product with the best price.

 

4. Take a look at the shipping period.

It is very important for you to know that there might be a delay in shipment. This can be due to several unforeseen circumstances on the path of the company, supplier or dealer.
Be aware that the product can delay. Therefore sometimes can be better to pay a little more in a store and receive it sooner than having to wait more time for it.

5. Be aware Of Fraud

To avoid being scammed while shopping online, it is important that you avoid making online purchases at unknown sites and online stores. Since we have to deal with credit card numbers and sensitive information, a reliable and safe site is essential to prevent fraud.
Verify the source you are buying from. This’ll help you ensure that you are not giving your account information to a crook that will end up stealing your money from your account.


Be critical about each point in the list:
Do you agree with your colleagues?
Do you agree with the list? Why?
What is your favorite kind of store?
What is the most expensive product you have ever bought?
How many times a week do people usually do grocery shopping?
What was the last thing that you bought?
Did you buy it on impulse or you really need it?
Do you consider yourself a consumerist?


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