The Best Place to Buy-and Be!

The Best Place to Buy-and Be!

       In an age where you can buy almost anything on the Internet, thousands of people all over the world still prefer to do their shopping in traditional places. In general, shoppers look for bargains, and the best prices are usually found in street markets. Many markets around the world have a similar lively atmosphere and sell similar things, such as the might Market in Taipei, Taiwan, the Izmailovsky Flea Market outside Moscow, and Camden Market in London.

Camden Market is one of the most-visited tourist sites in London, and it attracts about 100,000 visitors every weekend. It is a lively place, with crowds and live music. If you like to search for bargains, this is the place. There are hundreds of shops and artists studios selling a wide variety of goods-from vintage and casual clothing to pieces of art, furnishings, antiques, jewelry, records and CDs, and international food. Camden has something for every taste and pocket.

             Today Camden Market is the place to be. It doesn't have one look-it has hundreds. Some people dress in outrageous clothes, with different hair colors and looks, as they try to show their sense of style and individuality. Famous clothe designer Galliano loves Camden, and does there whenever he can. So does designer Jean Paul Gaultier.  Dolce and Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Stella McCartney are also part of the crowd, giving Camden a new fashionable status. They all probably go there looking for inspiration and the latest trends.

            Visitors go to Camden Market for more than shopping. People-watching is probably the greatest sport here. You see an amazing cross section of society and tourists from around the world. Many feel that the "mix" is part of the attraction of these markets.

After Reading

1.      What is similar about street markets around the world?

2.      Does Camden Market sell only inexpensive, used stuff?

3.      Which celebrities or clothes designers sometimes go to Camden? Why?

4.      What is the most interesting attraction of Camden Market?

Rain & Deforestation

A:           Hello! Tom. Now it is rainy season, why doesn’t it rain a lot? An on      the country the weather is hotter is hotter. Could you explain me about the natural phenomena?

B:           Hi! Jerry. The weather changes from day to day because we have been cutting a lot of trees. The forest around the world has been cutting down from 60 to 70 percent.

A:           What will happen in the future if our forest is disappeared?

B:           If our forest is depleted, the environment can become dangerous, unbalance, resulting in drought to flood and then our economies can collapse. As you know! Deforestation can lead to drought, flood and other disastrous consequence. So, we have to stop cutting the trees immediately.

A:           If our forest is disappeared, does our Royal Government have to take care of this deforestation?

B:           Yes, of course. You know! The Gov’t has passed an important law to condemn illegal traders. But this crackdown measure is not effective yet.

A:           What crackdown measure should they take to conserve the remaining forest?

B:           In my view, Gov’t has to take a strong action against anarchic loggers and particularly, we have to demolish all illegal sawmills.

A:           You said that trees have interest for construction material, so if the Gov’t stop cutting the trees, what can we do for local consumption? The wood will be increased.

B:           You still misunderstand! You know, Trees consumption and exploitation must be limited. You see, some countries have used their timber in a way that maintains their natural resources.

A:           What should we put blame on?

B:           It is a big and unpardonable mistake. I think you ate clever enough to weigh what is right and what is wrong and whose mistakes. You know, who should be responsible in a family if children become gangsters?

A:           Do you want to put blame on Gov’t?

B:           It might be that! But I don’t know and we cannot speak without any proofs.

A:           I think you are clever as you can see the proverb” Do in Rome as the Roman do”.

B:           Yes, of course. I am clever since I was born. You just know!

A:           In the name of citizen of Cambodia, are you afraid of losing our forest?

B:           Yes, I am . But I don’t know how to do. My spit is not salty.

A:           Do you think of national interests more than personal interests?

B:           I would rather not say. Some leaders don’t have any national conscience, but I do. Some leaders take care of their nation, and so do I. 

        Why do they invest in a country?

A:        Hello! Tom. I still wonder why  foreign investors do not want to come to do business or invest in our country?

B:         Hi! Jerry. Well! My buddy, you know! In order to invest into a country, they need to follow a way.

A:        Which way do you want to say? I really want to know this. Could you tell me?

B:         Of course, when a foreign investors wants to come and invest in ant countries in the world, they always looks at the PESTLE.

A:        So would you mind telling me what the full name of the world P.E.S.T.L.E.?

B:         OK! P mean Politics, E mean Economics, S mean Society, T mean Technology, L means legislation, and E means Environment.

A:        Thus why do they need to look at Politics?

B:         Because a war, insecurity, chaos, riot, and protest, they will not invest due to risks.

A:        Why did they need to look at Economics?

B:         They will not come if that country is too poor  and too few people.

A:        Why do they need to look at Society?

B:         It means the society is full of anarchic, robberies, kidnappings, injustice, fraud, and deceits.

A:        Why do they need to look at Technology?

B:         Right! They need well – skilled workers, intellectuals, full human source, basic infra-structure etc.

A:        Do they need a country having full of technology?

B:         It means that the people in this county must understand science and have technical skills.

A:        Why do they need to look at Legislation?

B:         A country has no law, the capitals of investors are always in risks, they will not come in at all.

A:        Why do they need to look at Environment?

B:         Environment becomes important in the decade of 90s because it has the function to balance the ecological system. It gives us the fresh breath to produce products for the society.

A:        So the PESTLE is very important country to attract big investors to do business.

B:         That is right. The more you learn, the more you know the significance of business.

A:        Thank you! I like you very much!

B:         Don’t make too much fun! Goodbye!

Making your boss trust in you

A:         Hello! Tom. Can I be promoted to a higher position when I am always complex before my boss?

B:         Hi! Jerry. No, of course not. You cannot be complex like this. This will make you lose the good opportunity to be promoted to a higher position. You must not hide deeply in your heart all of your innermost feelings.

A:         So what should I do to reach that target?

B:         I will tell you this trick. First of all, must be happy and say “Hello” all the time with your boss and consider him as your normal colleagues.

A:         What is the second thing?

B:         Second, you should work hard, pay strong attention to your daily work, always look for new methods in working, have new initiatives, and accomplish or assignments.

A:         What is the third?

B:         Third is that when you meet difficulties or hardship, you should express your opinion bearing a creative solution to your direct boss or supervisor. Don’t be hesitated to do your work before your boss. Be firm and confident in your work.

A:         Why don’t I have to be afraid of my own boss? Can you tell me the reason?

B:         Because your boss or supervisor is also a Man not Evil who can eat your flesh or suck your blood. You must be straight and brave to speak out your idea, but not crazy!

A:         What does it mean the word “Not Crazy”?

B:         Somebody becomes crazy, for they look down on their boss when they know well their boss’ mood. This is a very dangerous move which leads you to the daily job-loss.

A:         Is that very important for my future behavior?

B:         Right, you must not create a tense atmosphere. You should think about the compliment of your boss. Create and advantageous atmosphere in the exchange of ideas. You should have unique idea and standpoint. You must correct your mistakes right away and don’t let your boss remind you again and again. Be confident, brave in speaking but not arrogant or you will get the opposition result.

A:         What is the last advice I need to remember for the whole of my life?

B:         That is creating the trust in your boss about you. Lose trust – lose job!