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"Too Expensive!" How to Bargain Like a Pro in China


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Alex bought a T-shirt for 200 RMB. Lulu says it's worth 50. 💸

Welcome to the Chinese "Fake Market", where the price tag is just a fantasy and bargaining is a dramatic performance! If you don't bargain, you lose money. But if you do it right, it's a game.

In this episode, Lulu teaches Alex the "Oscar-winning" acting skills needed to save money in China.

🎧 Key phrases to save your wallet:

  • 🤔 The Opener: Don't just ask "How much?". Ask "怎么卖?" (Zěnme mài?) to sound like an expert.
  • 😱 The Drama: How to scream "太贵了!" (Tài guì le!) with proper emotion.
  • 📉 The Request: How to gently ask "便宜点吧" (Piányí diǎn ba) - "Make it cheaper, come on."
  • 🏃 The Ultimate Move: The power of "那不要了" (Nà bùyào le) and the famous "Walk Away" technique.

✨ Don't get ripped off again! Listen now and learn to win the game.

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Real Talk ChineseBy Eyon Qiu