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Get a Better Deal: The Language of Haggling

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Many of us may need to become more familiar with haggling these days, which is the act of trying to get a better accord or a lower price when making a purchase. Typically, haggling doesn't work at supermarkets or stores run by large corporations. However, it can be helpful in settings such as markets, auto dealerships, or smaller shops. Additionally in some countries, haggling is far more customary than in others.

Here are some phrases you can use when haggling. “What's your best price?” is a good start because it lets the seller know that you'd like to discuss the price, but that doesn't guarantee they'll want to! You might even ask whether the seller will drop the price slightly by saying, “Can you do any better than that?” If the seller is at all flexible, the answers to these questions may help you determine just how flexible they are. “How much can you knock off?” or, “How low are you willing to go?” ‘Knock off’ refers to lowering the price, as if you were knocking it down to a size that's more suitable for you. Perhaps you'd prefer a few extras along with the product you're purchasing, such as new winter tires or a more robust sound system for the car you're considering. You can ask the seller, “What else can you put in?” if you want something additional. If you've ended the haggling by making a final offer, you can say to the seller, “You can't say fairer than that,” which expresses your view that your offer is reasonable.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Haggling /ˈhæɡlɪŋ/ verb מִקָח וּמִמכָּר

    bargaining especially over the cost of something

    We spent hours haggling over the price.

  • Accord /əˈkɔːd/ noun הֶסכֵּם

    deal; official agreement

    They came to an accord that profits should be shared equally.

  • Customary /ˈkʌstəməri/ adjective נָהוּג

    common; usual practices

    It is customary to offer guests a drink or snack.

  • Guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ verb להבטיח

    provide a formal assurance or promise

    They cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials.

  • Knock off /(nɒk ɒf/ verb לְנַכּוֹת

    lowering the price or amount

    It cost me $10 but I'll knock off 20% as it's no longer new.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. Have you ever attempted to haggle for a price? If so, what happened?
  2. Is haggling common in your country?
  3. What countries do you know where haggling is common?
  4. Do you think you are good at negotiating? Why or why not
  5. How often do you buy something you want?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. Where isn’t haggling work?

  2. What is the act of trying to get a better accord or a lower price when making a purchase?

  3. According to the article, what is haggling in some countries compared to other countries?

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