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
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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