Being that I worked in a grocery store for 7 years, I know quite a bit about impulsive purchases. In fact, I helped (sadly to say) push certain products by placing them in a certain fashion. Through said experience, I tend to know some of the best ways to counter the impulsive nature of buying things that are unnecessary.
The following is a 3- point list to counter the need to buy something shoved in your face…
Don't bring the kids.
You wouldn't believe (or maybe you parents would) how much more junk parents buy for their kids that is completely impulsive. Working as a checker at a grocery store, I quickly learned that most of the time kids were with their parents, the parents would buy something else within 10 feet of the check stand.
Bring exact cash.
I like to use my debit card because I am able to track every penny better, but holding and letting go of cash is much tougher for me personally. So, if I am going through a tough time budgeting properly, I will bring the allotted (限定的)amount of cash to the place of business and only allow that to be used.
Ignore salesman.
If you are at a department store and someone asks if you need help, try to ignore their push as much as possible. Sure, if you know nothing about laptops, get their advice, but even then I suggest doing your research pre-shop. Salesman could care less what you want. It's all about what their quota or commission is. Ignore them.
小题1:Why does the author write the passage?
A．To talk about her own shopping experiences.
B．To give readers some advice about resisting buying unnecessary things.
C．To complain about some bad experiences.
D．To tell us she has the habit of buying things that are unnecessary.小题2:Why does the author like to use debit card?
A．Because her debit card is convenient.
B．Because she has not much cash.
C．Because she can know where every her penny goes.
D．Because she has many debit cards.小题3:Which statement about the passage is WRONG?
A．Parents always bring something else for their children.
B．The author will bring the exact cash to buy things when going through a tough time.
C．Salesmen care much about what you want, so you can follow their advice.
D．The author worked in a grocery store for 7 years.
