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    Discursive - Essay (A Balanced Argument) Shopping Online

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    The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. Some of the key advantages mentioned are the convenience of shopping from home at any time, the ability to compare prices and products from around the world, and potential cost savings from avoiding intermediaries. However, some drawbacks are not being able to see or try products before purchasing, risk of fraud if not buying from reputable sites, and negative impacts on local small businesses that cannot support online stores. In conclusion, while online shopping provides many new options, it is important to consider both the pros and cons of purchasing online versus in physical stores.

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    The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. Some of the key advantages mentioned are the convenience of shopping from home at any time, the ability to compare prices and products from around the world, and potential cost savings from avoiding intermediaries. However, some drawbacks are not being able to see or try products before purchasing, risk of fraud if not buying from reputable sites, and negative impacts on local small businesses that cannot support online stores. In conclusion, while online shopping provides many new options, it is important to consider both the pros and cons of purchasing online versus in physical stores.

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    The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. Some of the key advantages mentioned are the convenience of shopping from home at any time, the ability to compare prices and products from around the world, and potential cost savings from avoiding intermediaries. However, some drawbacks are not being able to see or try products before purchasing, risk of fraud if not buying from reputable sites, and negative impacts on local small businesses that cannot support online stores. In conclusion, while online shopping provides many new options, it is important to consider both the pros and cons of purchasing online versus in physical stores.

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    The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping. Some of the key advantages mentioned are the convenience of shopping from home at any time, the ability to compare prices and products from around the world, and potential cost savings from avoiding intermediaries. However, some drawbacks are not being able to see or try products before purchasing, risk of fraud if not buying from reputable sites, and negative impacts on local small businesses that cannot support online stores. In conclusion, while online shopping provides many new options, it is important to consider both the pros and cons of purchasing online versus in physical stores.

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    Sole Lausín

    WRITING A DISCURSIVE ESSAY

    The growth of online shopping has greatly improved life for the consumer.

    Write an essay of between 220 and 260 words on the topic above, following th model on your
    book.

    INTRODUCTION
    It is clear that the Internet and new technologies have changed our daily lives by making it easier, to
    the point that you can buy anything online.
    However, do you think that buying online has more benefits than drawbacks?

    ADVANTAGES
    The greatest advantage is that you can make the shopping comfortably from your home, at any time
    of the day.
    In addition, you are able to know the characteristics of a product within a wide variety of brands
    and online shops around the world.
    You can compare prices, find offers or even buy directly from the seller avoiding costs of
    intermediaries to save money.

    DISADVANTAGES
    The main drawback is that not only do you have to trust the images and the description shown on
    the net, but you cannot try or touch them. You don´t really see the product until it gets home.
    What is more, you could end up being the victim of a fraud if you are not careful to buy from safety
    websites.
    Finally, it must be taken into account how buying in international platforms affect local commerce
    and small businesses which can´t afford to support an online store.

    CONCLUSION
    On the whole, with the increasingly advanced technologies, we are offered a multitude of
    purchasing options and payment facilities.
    It is in your own hand to assess at every time, where are you going to make your shopping.
    Would you like to go out for a walk in the center of your city and that most of the establishments
    were closed? I bet not.

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