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==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Wolof/Culture/What-are-you-expected-to-do|What are you expected to do]]
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How to bargain[edit | edit source]

Trainees should become familiar with the Senegalese method of bargaining. When you are quoted a starting price that is higher than the normal, don’t get angry and assume the vendor is trying to rip off you. Try to get the cheapest price possible by:

• Before the bargain starts it is good for you to know what the item is supposed to cost and what it’s worth to you.

• Walking away is one of the surest to check if the vendor can’t come down any further.

• Check the prices of different vendors.

• Be aware of when bargaining is appropriate and when it’s not.

• Don’t start bargaining unless you are serious about buying

• Go shopping with someone who is familiar with the system and see how it works

• Take it easy. Make it friendly and fun, it doesn’t need to be adversial

When to bargain[edit | edit source]

You must bargain for things but not for everything. However, if you feel you are charged with a price you think is too high, you can always try to bring it down, or look elsewhere. • Most items in the market are usually bargainable.

• Things in shops usually have fixed prices.

• Cooked foods are not often bargainable.

• Tourists’ things and handcrafts always need to be bargained.

• You also need to bargain for people’s service.

• Avoid confusion: Always negotiate prices beforehand to avoid confusion or arguments. For example, bargain with a tailor when you drop off the fabric, not when you pick up your complet.

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http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]