7.9: Asking "Why so expensive?"

7.9: Asking "Why so expensive?"

Author: Live Lingua November 29, 2023 Duration: 3:16

Now we're going to actually give you the skills (and the terms behind those skills) to negotiate like an experienced market shopper in Latin America.

If an item is more expensive than it should be, this episode will teach you how to talk it down to a more appropriate price.


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