17. Comparing prices.

An understanding of how buying decisions are made and what factors influence on comparing prices we should answer three main questions about any commodity: “What kind?”, “How much”, and “How good?”.

Then we should not forget that there a wide variety of prices, brands, sizes and advertising gimmicks for each commodity you see once you enter a supermarket or any other store. So it is important to consider the options available for each commodity when buying even a loaf of bread. We can also say that the occasion or purpose determines the kind of bread you will buy.

There is also one important factor: buying in quantity can often help us spend less. Although quality for every kind of good contributes to the price, generally the larger the quantity, the less per unit cost. Anyway, the higher the quantity, the higher the cost.

Not less important factor is brand. Every person prefers the most trustworthy brand to unknown or unpopular brands. However, the consumer’s decision is a matter of personal taste, the only chance to make purchases intelligently is to be smart consumer and know how to compare prices.

18. Finding a job.

Well, there are some steps to find a job. After all necessary job is usually found.

The first step is how to find a place to work. People should try to find a job through newspaper or job agency.

Now the second step. People should write a CV and a letter of application. This step can be crucial, because their potential employers while selecting candidates for the interview often using the application as guide. Often an employment application requires a person to give names or acquaintances as references. By the way, practicing in writing a resume provides practice at a skill person will need again in the future. Also, it’s very useful to have someone else, who’ll read a person’s resume.

The final step is an interview. The company draws up a list of candidates, who are invited attend to an interview. While attending an interview, employee must be concerned to have a good knowledge of what the company does, what he’s expected to do, and who he is going to report to. He should listen, ask the right questions, and create the right kind of relationship.

19. The rights of a customer and the responsibilities of a supplier.

Complaining about faulty goods or service is never easy. Most people dislike making a fuss. However, when you are shopping, it is important to know your rights.

When you buy something from a shop, you are making a contract. This contract means that it’s up to the shop - not the manufacturer - to deal with your complaints if the goods are not satisfactory.

If goods are faulty when a customer first inspects or uses them, he should go back to the shop, say that he cancels the purchase and should ask for complete refund. If he prefers, he can accept a repair or a replacement.

If goods break down through no fault of a consumer, after he has used them for a time, he may still be entitled to some compensation. In some cases it would be reasonable to expect a complete refund. The customer and the supplier must negotiate a reasonable settlement.

There are four golden rules: a) Examine the goods your buy at once. If there are faulty, tell the seller quickly. b) Keep any receipts you are given. If you have to return something, the receipt will help to prove where and when you bought it. c) Don’t be afraid to complain. You are not asking a favour to have faulty goods put right. The law is on your side. d) Be persistent. If your complaint is justified, it is somebody’s responsibility to put things right.