VERBS
NOUNS
ADJECTIVES
100
To look through products without looking for one specific thing
(hint: comes from the word browser )
BROWSE.
What do you usually browse when you're bored?
- use:
I usually browse... (clothes / gadgets / books / skincare / gaming equipment) because... I'm mostly browsing on... (Amazon / Temu / Shein / Instagram / TikTok Shop) Sometimes I end up... (buying something / closing the app / finding a good deal)
100
Content with an exciting or misleading title or picture that makes people click on it.
CLICK-BAIT
What's the worst clickbait you've ever fallen for? what often makes you fall for them?
use:
It was about... (a product / a giveaway / a huge discount / a celebrity) I clicked because... (the title looked interesting / it seemed too good to be true / everyone was sharing it) In the end... (I was disappointed / it was fake / it wasn't worth it)
200
To look at products without planning to buy anything
WINDO-SHOP
300
To get something good, especially at a good price or before it's gone
SNAG.
What's the best deal you have ever snagged from an online store?
use:
Helping prompts I snagged... (a T-shirt / a phone / a pair of shoes / headphones) It was... (50% off / the last one available / much cheaper than usual) I felt... (lucky / excited / proud of myself)
300
Giving you the wrong idea or making something seem better than it really is.
MISLEADING.
Where's the line between good marketing and misleading advertising?
- USE:
I think it's misleading when... (the photos are edited / the description hides important information / influencers don't tell the whole truth) It's acceptable if... (the product is still good / the difference is small / customers know what to expect) Companies should... (be more honest / show real photos / make the description clearer)
400
To spend more money than you normally would on something you really want
SPLURGE (ON)
Have ever splurged on something you really wanted and then felt regret ?
I'd splurge on... (a phone / a holiday / a gaming PC / good food / a watch) Even though it's... (expensive / unnecessary / a luxury) Because... (I'd use it every day / it's worth it / I've wanted it for years)
400
The rules about when and how you can get your money back after buying something.
REFUND POLICY.
Do you usually check the refund policy before buying something online? What was the worst refund policy you have ever encountered ?
- use:
I only check it when... (it's expensive / I'm buying clothes / I'm not sure about the quality) I think a good refund policy... (builds trust / makes me feel safer / encourages me to buy) I've... (used it before / never needed it / had a bad experience with it
400
Real, legal, and trustworthy.
LEGITIMATE.
How do you know that the website you buying from is legitimate?
- use:
I'd only buy if... (the reviews were positive / the payment was secure / someone recommended it) I wouldn't risk it because... (it could be a scam / I might lose my money / the product might never arrive) To check if it's legitimate, I'd... (read reviews / look up the company / check the refund policy)
500
to buy yourself something nice as a reward or because you deserve it
TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING
When do you treat yourself to something nice? do usually use it as an excuse to spend money?
- use:
I treated myself to... (a meal / new clothes / coffee / a game / a trip) After... (passing an exam / getting paid / finishing a project / having a stressful week) It made me feel... (happy / relaxed / motivate
500
Something that costs much more than it's worth.
(a rip...)
A RIP OFF.
What's the biggest rip-off you've ever seen online? how do you know when something is not worth the price?
- use:
I think... (branded clothes / accessories / concert tickets / phone cases) They're too expensive because... (of the brand / marketing / influencers / demand) I'd rather... (wait for a sale / buy a cheaper alternative / not buy it at all)
500
Made to look like a real branded product, but actually fake.
COUNTERFIET.
Have you ever bought a product that you thought was original but turned out to be counterfeit ?
why do you think people buy counterfeit products?
- use:
Some people buy them because... (the originals are too expensive / they don't care about brands / they look almost identical) I think it's... (understandable / dishonest / harmful to brands / risky) Instead, I'd... (save up / buy second-hand / choose a cheaper brand)
600
To download or use movies, games, music, or software illegally without paying.
PIRATE.
Why do you think some people pirate digital products? Do you think the high price morally justifies that?
use:
Some people pirate things because... (they're too expensive / they aren't available / they want to try them first) I think it's... (acceptable / unfair / risky) Nowadays it's easier to... (pay for subscriptions / find free alternatives / wait for discounts)
600
Looking dishonest, unsafe, or suspicious.
SKETCHY.
What's the sketchiest online shopping experience you've ever had or almost had?
- USE:
The website... (looked unprofessional / had unbelievable prices / asked for too much information) I realized something was wrong when... (I read the reviews / the seller stopped replying / the payment page looked strange) Since then... (I've become more careful / I only use trusted websites / I always check reviews first)
700
To check where the order is and when it will arrive.
TRACK YOUR ORDER.
do you track your order a lot when you are very excited about the package?
- use:
I usually track my order... (every few hours / once a day / only when it's late / only if it's expensive)
700
Something that's sold for a very good price.
A BARGAIN.
What kind of bargains are you always looking for?have you gotten any bargains recently?
use:
I love finding bargains on... (electronics / clothes / shoes / books / games) I usually find them... (during sales / on second-hand websites / with discount codes) If I find a bargain... (I buy it immediately / compare prices first / tell my friends)