ONLINE SHOPPING FAIL 


 

Yes, admit it. Online shopping has made our lives significantly easier. With a few clicks, we get the stuff that we want or we need saving ourselves from wasted time and effort.
 

Men must have been very glad with the popularity of online shopping. They won't have to be compelled to walk for hours at the mall carrying all those shopping bags purchased by the wife.
 

However, online shopping has a few drawbacks.
 

Here are some common Online Shopping woes and how to avoid them.
 

1. Size does matter
US, UK, Asia and Chinese size chart can be confusing especially when buying shoes.
Stop guessing your size and grab any measuring tool. The best thing to do is to take your size in centimeters and then check the size equivalent.
 

2. Too flimsy for thy eyes
Sometimes we do not really check the description of the item especially the material used.
It would be a great help to familiarize yourself with textile terminologies.
(Linen, cotton, polyester, etc.)
 

3. Color it red
It is too freaking red or outrageously orange.
Most of the photos online were taken by professional photographers who know their way around cameras. However, some may have been the works of amateur photographers who just want to get away with the hobby of taking pictures.
Take into consideration the quality of the photos used in the advertisement.
 

4. shipping NOT free
Next time you purchase something online make sure to check how much the shipping fee is or if it is free within a certain limit.
 

5. Forever Delivery
You plan to wear this gorgeous dress you saw online on your cousin's wedding.
You fall into doom when a day before the wedding you still haven't received your order. Worst yet you receive your items with some fitting concerns.
 

Before you click that "buy now", check and double check the details of your target items.
 

Most importantly lower your expectations.
 

We always look for convenient ways to maximize our time and money but if your shopping experience is giving you more stress than relaxation then it is about time to head back to the mall. 

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VOCABULARY WORDS:  
1. Compelled
- Having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary.

2. Flimsy
- (of material) very thin, or (of a structure or object) badly made and weak, and therefore easily broken or destroyed.

3. Drawbacks
- A disadvantage or problem the negative part of a situation.

4. Doom 
- death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided

5. Woes

- A strong feeling of sadness. 

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION  :

1. Why is online shopping becoming more and more popular these days?
2. What are the drawbacks of internet shopping?
3. How can we avoid these problems?
4. Talk about your worst online shopping experience. What did you do to solve the problem?