Business is part of human culture. People like to negotiate and bargain.
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BUSINESS= Commercial activity; Negotiation
(Pronunciation: BÍZ-NÊZ)
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BARGAIN = Negotiate the values
(Pronunciation: BÁR-GUÍN)
Sometimes, the business is calm. Sometimes, it’s very busy!
When vendors and shoppers negotiate the final price, they finally make a good deal.
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BUSY= Intense; Energic; Not calm
(Pronunciation: BÍZ-ZI)
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VENDOR and SHOPPER
(Pronunciation: VÊN-DÔUR ênd SHÓ-PÊR)
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PRICE = The cost
(Pronunciation: PRÁISS)
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MAKE A GOOD DEAL = Do a good negotiation
(Pronunciation: MÊIK A GÚD DÍ-ÔLLL)
Everyone wants to reduce the price. One eighth, one sixth, one third or even fifty percent are an excellent deal!
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EVERYONE = Everybody; all people
(Pronunciation: É-VRI UÃN)
1/8
ONE EIGHTH
(UÃN ÊI-TH)
1/6
ONE SIXTH
(UÃN SÍX-TH)
1/3
ONE THIRD
UÃN THÃRD)
50%
FIFTY PERCENT OR HALF
(FÍF-TY PER-CÊNT ór HÁF)
But if you are a beginner , pay attention: there are a few things you should remember. Be careful because vendors pressure you. They add 20% or 30% to the original price and test your reaction. Watch out!
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BEGINNER = Person with no experience
(Pronunciation: BE-GUÍ-NÊR)
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A FEW THINGS = Some important facts
(Pronunciation: A FÍU THÍN-GZ)
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BE CAREFUL = Stay alert
(Pronunciation: BÍ KÉR-FÚLL)
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WATCH OUT = Pay attention
(Pronunciation: U-ÁTCH ÁUT)
Answer the questions to learn more about making a good deal.
The answers are at the end of this post:
1. What’s the synonym of ‘Do a good negotiation’ ?
a) ‘Do a good negotiation’ = A few things.
b) ‘Do a good negotiation’ = Make a good deal.
c) ‘Do a good negotiation’ = Person with no experience.
2. How do vendors react if they see you are a beginner?
a) They don’t pressure you.
b) They give you a big discount: one eighth, one sixth, one third or fifty percent.
c) They sometimes add 20% or 30% to the original price and test your reaction.
3. If you are a beginner and want to make a good deal, you should:
a) Pay attention and stay alert.
b) Go to the shopping mall.
c) Pressure the vendor.
ANSWERS: 1: b) 2: c ) 3: a)
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BUSINESS: http://l7.alamy.com/zooms/fe711116b3f749d698b18d566c9cbc8c/street-vendor-c2ckh0.jpg
BARGAIN: http://www.echinacities.com/upload/editor/bargaining-in-China.jpg
BUSY: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/tough-negotiation-mexican-market-13894495.jpg
VENDOR and SHOPPER: http://cdn.3news.co.nz/3news/AM/0-Articles/241246/haggle.jpg
PRICE: http://www.cbc.ca/radio-content/archive/undertheinfluence/pricetag.png
MAKE A GOOD DEAL: http://www.workinentertainment.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/negotiating-salary.jpeg
EVERYONE: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/3/6/1331051478283/Large-crowd-smiling-007.jpg
BEGINNER: http://affiliate-101.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/how_to_make_money_online_for_a_beginner.jpg
A FEW THINGS: http://www.skeptical-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/facts_-_Google_Search.jpg
BE CAREFUL: http://stonehousesigns.com/sites/default/files/products/formatted/Be_Careful_Stay_Alert_Dont_Get_Hurt_EG35.jpg
WATCH OUT: http://previews.123rf.com/images/lsantilli/lsantilli1208/lsantilli120800084/14741704-Close-up-portrait-of-man-with-eyes-wide-open--Stock-Photo.jpg
