EY Y01 L09 eCommerce

  1. There are many advantages to buying goods and services online compared to conventional ("bricks and mortar") stores. Name one.
  2. There are many products that people often prefer these days to buy online instead of in stores. Name one. Have you ever bought this item online? Why or why not?
  3. There are many famous eCommerce websites. Name one. What do you know about this store/site? Do you use that store/site? Why?
  4. When was the last time you bought something good online (goods or services - either is OK)? Why were you so pleased?
  5. When was the last time you bought something online that you regret buying (goods or services - either is OK)? What happened?
  6. Some people say that eCommerce is terrific, because it saves people time and money. Others say eCommerce is terrible because it stifles competition, underpays employees and destroys small businesses. What do you think - terrific or terrible?

Question 1

For me, in Japan, the big advantage is that I can easily buy larger sizes of clothing online.

Question 2

I really don't know what other people prefer, in this case. I like buying delivery pizza online, and have done so about once a month for several years. That might be a popular item... Though probably people who use their car every day prefer to pick up their pizza. They could still order it online, though.

Question 3

Amazon is a famous shopping website. I have heard that they treat their lower-level employees quite poorly. I used to order books on Amazon about once a year since there were several books I wanted that were expensive and/or difficult to find in Japanese bookstores. I haven't done so recently, however, as my bookshelves are now completely full.

Question 4

I bought a t-shirt from Uniqlo recently, size 3L, with a picture of a bottle of Dewa Zakura sake on the front. I was very happy to make this purchase. I have a small collection of sake t-shirts and I was delighted to add a new one to my collection.

Question 5

I bought a pizza from Dominos a few weeks ago. It was topped with one kilo of cheese. It was an abomination, measuring 40 cm and containing 3,832 calories. If they offer it again next year I will most likely order it again.

Question 6

It can be two things.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
abomination 嫌悪

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