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Haggling
To haggle means to discuss the price of something. The buyer and seller try to agree on a good price. People don't usually haggle in stores, but they sometimes haggle in markets.
A. (🎧2-14) Guess the rules of haggling. Circle T for True or F for False. Listen and check.
1. Learn the real price before you buy. T F
2. Be very friendly. T F
3. The first price is usually the best. T F
4. Show the seller you're interested. T F
5. Walk away if you don't like the price. T F
6. It's important to be nice. T F
B. (🎧2-15) Guess. Who do you think says each sentence? Circle B for Buyer or S for Seller. Then put the sentences in the correct order. Listen and check your answers.
__1__ "Excuse me, can I see that box, please?" B S
_____ "No, that's too expensive. How about $30?" B S
_____ "Here you go. It's $50. Would you like to buy it?" B S
_____ "OK, you can have it for $35." B S
_____ "That's still too expensive." B S
_____ "That's too cheap. I can sell it for $40." B S
Discussion. What are some other rules for haggling? Make a list.
Don't agree to the first price.
Offer a price at least 30% lower.
