Love it when stores offer free samples, complimentary coffee or other giveaways? So do the store owners. That’s because freebies put you in a great mood, which makes you more susceptible to sales pitches and, therefore, more likely to buy merchandise you normally wouldn’t, reports the Journal of Consumer Psychology. The best plan: Enjoy the complimentary offers, but put off purchases till you’ve had time to think them over.
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