Why Do We Bargain Only With Small Sellers but Never With Tobacco and Gutka Brands?
A simple reflection on our daily habits and social mindset.
People freely spend money on gutka, rajnigandha, and tobacco every day. But the same people start bargaining over ₹5 or ₹10 with small vegetable sellers. Isn’t this a strange double standard?
₹50–100 per day – Gutka/tobacco spending
₹5–10 – Bargaining with small sellers
The Reality We Ignore
We never ask a tobacco shop owner, “Why is this so costly?” But we aggressively bargain with small vegetable sellers.
When a seller buys 10 kg tomatoes from wholesale market, at least 1 kg gets spoiled by evening. Rain or heat decreases sales. They still must give extra weight to customers to keep them satisfied.
The Double Standard
We pay without question. Premium prices? Accepted.
We bargain aggressively over tiny amounts.
The Struggles We Don’t See
Small street vendors have no insurance, PF, ESI, or savings. They work from before sunrise to late night. They tolerate rude customers. They earn less than minimum wage on most days.
Meanwhile, Corporates Get Richer
Every time we buy branded gutka without questioning price, these companies grow richer — while the small vendors we bargain with struggle to survive.
A Simple Request
Let’s value the people who work hardest in our society.
If we change our mindset, more youths will feel confident to start small businesses — and society will grow stronger.
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