<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me why it is common to haggle prices in the Middle East?
<|assistant|>
Haggling is a common practice in the Middle East due to its strong tradition of bargaining in bazaars. It is viewed as a way to save money, increase one’s bargaining power and demonstrate product or services knowledge. It is also common practice to barter and make trades for certain goods in certain areas. Additionally, many countries in the Middle East have a lower cost of living which leads to vendors being more willing to haggle. Finally, certain areas of the Middle East have set prices which allow customers to negotiate a better price.