第三课 秀水街购物 Lesson Three Shopping at Silk Street (1)

Stephy: Whether it' s getting souvenirs for your friends or you need to find a warmer jacket, the silk market located in Beijing' s Chaoyang District should be a definite stop. Here the shopping mall holds 1,200 stalls on its seven floors and basement level. Let' s head on in.

Here at Beijing' s Silk Market or Xiushuijie, shoppers can exercise bargaining skills and choose from a myriad of products ranging from the basics, the unusual, to the most extravagant. In this maze of stalls and sea of goods, certainly everyone can find something.

Stephy: Ready to buy? One rule, never settle on the first price.  
  
Stephy talks to a saleswoman: 你好，这个多少钱？
Saleswoman: 八十块。
Stephy: 八十块。She said it is 80 yuan, that comes out to be about 12 US dollars, but we can do much better.

Stephy: Today, we' ll learn Chinese tips and phrases that will help you stretch your kuai, because bargaining here is like a sport. So…what are you up against? To start, shrewd vendors have learned to bargain in several languages.
  
(Vendors introduce their goods in different languages.)

Saleswoman: Hello everybody, welcome to enjoy the Chinese traditional paintings…

Stephy: But you can handle that by following some tips from the savvy shopper.  

(Customers from different countires tell about their bargaining experiences.)

(Caption: 迪拜顾客介绍她们讨价还价经验。Customers from Dubai talk about their bargaining experience. )

Stephy: Chinese phrases will also help you name your price.