Rich Myers owns a bakery named Get Baked. It started in Manchester and sells cakes all over the UK. Recently, The Voice UK asked for free cakes for their show. They said the cakes would be seen by actors and famous people.
Rich was very upset with the request because it's not fair. He thinks big companies should not ask small businesses for freebies. He shared an email on Instagram, showing how unhappy he was. Rich explained that expecting free things from small stores is not okay.
The Voice's production company apologized to Rich and promised to stop these types of requests. Many small businesses have stopped providing free goods because it hurts them. Rich hopes other businesses will also say no to such unfair demands. He has always stood against giving away their products for free, as it affects their daily business costs.
Original news source: Cake freebie request from The Voice 'abysmal', says bakery – BBC News (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever baked a cake? Share your experience.
2. What do you know about famous UK shows?
3. Why is it important to support local businesses?
4. Do you think it's fair for big companies to ask for freebies? Why?
5. Share an example of when you stood up for what you believed in.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Rich Myers owns the bakery named Get Baked.
Get Baked started in Manchester.
The Voice UK wanted free cakes from Get Baked.
Rich was upset because he thought it was unfair for big companies to ask small businesses for free items.
Rich shared his feelings by posting an email on Instagram.
The production company apologized to Rich and promised to stop such requests.
Rich hopes other small businesses will say no to unfair demands like his.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Rich owns a bakery named Get Baked. It started in Manchester and sells cakes all over the UK. , The Voice UK asked for free cakes for their show. They the cakes would be seen by actors and famous people. Rich was very upset with the it's not fair. He thinks big should not ask small businesses for freebies. He shared an email on Instagram, showing how unhappy he was. explained that expecting free things from small stores is not okay. The Voice's production company apologized to Rich and to stop these types of requests. Many small businesses have free goods because it hurts them. Rich hopes other will also say no to such unfair demands. He has always against giving away their products for free, as it affects their daily business costs.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it was right for Rich to deny The Voice UK's request? Why?
2. How do you feel about companies asking for free stuff from small businesses?
3. What would you do if someone asked you for something for free?
4. Should businesses give things for free in exchange for publicity? Explain.
5. How can small businesses protect themselves from unfair requests?
6. Share a time when you felt something was unfair. How did you handle it?
7. Why do you think The Voice UK thought it was okay to ask for free cakes?
8. How important is social media in expressing opinions today?
9. In what ways can apologies help in business relationships?
10. Do you believe famous people should pay for products like everyone else? Why?
11. What are some ways small businesses can attract fair opportunities?
12. How can consumers support small businesses more effectively?
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