How to Bargain

Bargaining for goods and services is normally acceptable except in large department, and restaurants. Tips on how to bargain: 1. Before purchasing the items, have a general idea of the price (you can visit different shops to check the price). 2. Be stubborn and persistent when bargaining, but keep smiling.

3. If you find the price unacceptable and the shop owner will not compromise, pretend walk away. The venders then will give in and offer you a satisfactory price. As a guide 50% discount is widely acceptable in China.

4. When you are presented with a good price after your bargaining, you should buy the item, otherwise you will be regarded to be impolite and discreditable.

5. Before you leave the site where you bought the item, be sure to check the item for any blemishes. The language barrier can be overcome by pointing and your inventive gestures.

 

- Updated: 2007-12-28 3:31:00