The Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Shopping
Author: Seungmi K.
Level: 5
Instructor: Mona G.
Photo Credit: Ivan Kruk / 123RF Stock Photo
Article ID: 1927 [Shopping- Fall 2020]
Many people like to shop online. People are living busier lives than ever before so they don’t have much time for many things, including shopping. Shopping online is not only easy but also saves a lot of time so many people enjoy online shopping nowadays.
Online shopping has its disadvantages too. If you order clothes that do not fit, you must often pay for the return shipping. In addition, people can sometimes hack into your accounts and it may take a while for the bank to refund your money.
Koreans do more online shopping than Canadians. In Korea, you can order everything online. For example, fresh products, such as dairy products, vegetables and fruits can be received on the same day if you order them online. In addition, other items can be received within 2 - 3 days. When ordering online in Canada, sometimes delivery takes a minimum of a week so you need to go to the store and buy what you need right away.
Online shopping has advantages and disadvantages in each country, however there has certainly be an increase in the number of people online shopping worldwide in recent years, particularly during the current pandemic. Overall, online shopping makes life much easier!