Can I get a refund?

Not satisfied? Get your money back不滿意買到的商品？把錢要回來吧
You can get your money back if you’re not satisfied　by Ruth Devlin

It happens to everyone. You buy something and a few days later, you’re not happy with the product or service. What can you do? You can usually return the product or cancel the service and get your money back. Many companies have good refund policies. But before buying anything, find out about a company’s policy – better safe than sorry.

In addition, be sure the company is reputable. In the United States, you can check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to get that information. By law, a company's return or refund policy must be posted by cash registers or printed on sales receipts. Usually there is a time limit for refunds or exchanges. Be careful to stay within that time period. If you shop online, be sure to read the return or refund policy on the company's website. And most important, get a receipt and keep it. That's your proof that you actually paid for an item.

Conversation A
Laura: Hey, Jack, look at the laptop on this webpage. It's only $499- what a great deal! I'm going to buy it.
Jack : Have you read the return policy yet?
Laura: Not yet! Let's see... "You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items should be in their original product packaging."
Jack: OK. But what if you've opened the item?
Laura: Uh, for any opened lap top or desktop computer, a 15 percent restocking fee will apply. So I'd only get a partial refund.
Jack: Then be sure you really want it.

Conversation B (in a store)
Jack: This stereo is 35 percent off right now. And I have the cash on me to pay for it.
Laura: If you buy it, don't pay cash. Use your credit card.
Jack : Why? How I pay for it is no big deal.
Laura: Use your credit card.
Jack: Why? How I pay for it is no big deal.
Laura: It could be. What if something goes wrong with the stereo?
Jack: I'll return it for a refund.
Laura: But maybe the store won't give you a refund for some reason. Or maybe you'll only get part of your money back. If you charge it, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company. They may help you get your money back.
Jack: That's good thinking. Laura

Grammar
By law, a company's return or refund policy must be posted by cash registers or printed on sales receipts.
by law= according to the law.
using "by" means there is certain standard need to fallow.
The Smith brothers play by Grandpa Smith's card game rules.
Timothy must be home before ten by his mother's watch.

Vocabulary
better safe than sorry (idiom)-a short way saying"It's better to be safe than to be sorry"
Take an umbrella in case it rains. Better safe than sorry.
cash register (n)-The clerk opened the drawer of the cash register to get Alex some change.
exchange (n)-Paul did an exchange and got a blue coat instead of a red one.交易，交换
*We bought the wrong type of software and had to exchange it the following day.
*The workers were given food and shelter in exchange for their labor.
proof (n)-证明，证据．Here's my sales receipt. That's proof I paid for dinner.
*The police have concrete proof to charge the suspect.
*You'd better keep the receipt as your proof of purchase.
*Do you have any proof of identity?
reputable-have good reputation.声誉好的或是可尊敬的，信誉良好的．
The lawyer is one of the partners at a reputable firm.
*We insured our house through a reputable insurance company.
*The reputable airline company has never had an accident.
webpage (n)-the page or site on the Internet.
While on the computer, Marlyn read about the company on their webpage.
original (adj)- 原始的，原本的， 也可作为“有创意的”
The original plan was to have the party here, but we changed it.
*The original design of the building was changed several times.
*The original inhabitants of the area were forced out by the troops.这地方原本的居住的住户被军队趕出去了.
*He is an original writer who wrote many best-sellers.很有创意的作家写了很多畅销书。
restock-重新进货或回到仓库。 re-再一次 stock-储存或进货，补充（填补）。
*We need to restock our pantry and freezer before Christmas. 储藏柜
*The librarian spent hours restocking the shelves with the returned books.
stereo (n)-Tim loves to listen to music on his stereo.
dispute (v)-提出质疑，提出反对意见。dis-分开，除去
Rex thinks he deserves a better grade. He's going to dispute it with the school.
* I don't dispute his enthusiasm toward his job, but I do question his qualification.

Chat Room
better:
I've never been better=I'm doing very well.我从来没这么好过．
better late than never=better do it than not do it at all　迟到总比不到好，亡羊补牢猶未晚． the sooner the better= do as soon as possible　越快越好
better safe than sorry-宁可求安全不要冒险而后悔．有备无患
It's better to give than to receive-receive a gift is nice but the giver is more rewarding than receiver　失比受更为有福．给的人看到接受人的欢喜心情，令自己心中感到满足感恩的快乐
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on
I have cash on me =I have cash with me. 我身上有钱
"on" ="with". "on" means it could be with you any where of your body, in your purse..
I have "my" credit card on me. 用信用卡时，最好用“所有格”我的，你的来区分。
Do you have your credit card?你有。。=Do you have your credit card on you?你身上有。。
"on" , can use on any small object with you. pen, pencil, gum, tissues, wallet, notebook, purse。任何可以随身硒带的小东西,都可用"on"
Do you have a pen or pencil on you?
Do you have any gum on you?
Do you have any tissues on you?
Do you have your wallet with you?
*chair on me will be there is a chair on the top of you. so "on" only for small items, small objects.