Shopping

Grandma, mom and sister are still struggling with jet lag. They can hardly keep their eyes open by late afternoon. They go to bed early and get up early. Their daily routine is to steal internet to stay connected with others, meet up with family/friends, shopping and eat (of course). Mom is retaining so much water that her fingers puff up. She has this problem every time she goes away.

Here is a description of their first shopping experience. They bargained and made their first purchase. Just as they were proud of their accomplishment, they found another similar product for a lower price. They successfully bargained for an even lower price. A job well done in terms of bargaining, but the drawback is that they have double of what they need. They have learned the following lessons:

* Asking prices are generally inflated, so it is wise to bargain.

* Do not demonstrate an eagerness to purchase as the vendors will start to offer discounts.

* Go to a few nearby vendors to check out prices before making a decision to purchase.