On Online Shopping Which one do you prefer, online or offline shopping? Both of them actually enjoy some unique superiority—for instance, no limitation on purchasing time and place with regard to the former and immediate possession of goods as for the latter. However, online shopping, as far as I am concerned, is a more desirable companion of people’s life. Firstly, online shopping is generally safe. It is governed by regulations and laws and most customers are cautious with their information and Internet use, so information leakage and online fraud are of small possibility. Besides, purchasing experience in online shops is not as undesirable as what is said. Online products can be sent to people for a trial before they confirm payment to sellers and can be returned by mail if failing customers’ expectation, which is even more convenient than that if people buy in real stores, since it is in person that they have to return goods. Lastly, purchasing online can provide customers with a platform to communicate. They can air their opinions of certain items, show photos online and refer to others’ comments when trying to make a sensible purchasing decision, which is hardly the case with physical stores. To sum up, imperfect as shopping online is, it has been winning great applause from people for its overwhelming merits. Predictably, with the unremitting work of governments and organizations related, it would make more contribution to people’s life.