As Maria and Diego made the long walk to market they encountered many people. They made sure to say "Beesh ah belesh?" (Hi how are you?) to everyone they saw. It would be considered rude to not say hello. The people would reply,"Mahlobe yoom boteek." (Fine thank you.) The two of them walked along barefoot, without complaining. Secretly they both wished they had the sandals that many other people used for long walks, but they knew they could not afford that luxury.
Maria's thoughts turned to bargaining. She had seen her mother and grandfather do it, but she had never had to do it herself. It was expected at the market that people would barter for a fair price. She worried that she would not have the skills needed to barter. Even if she could, what was a fair price for little dolls? She had never seen anyone sell them before. She decided to make up a price as she was bartering. For now, she focused on getting a good spot at the market. A good location would make all the difference she thought to herself. She did find a good spot, it was at the end of an aisle right next to a shoe seller.
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